Hyundai has added value and simplified the 2017 Accent lineup, with the addition of the 1.6-litre Accent Sport. Replacing the $14,490 Accent Active and $16,990 Accent SR , the Accent Sport starts from $15,490 and scores the SR’s 103kW/167Nm GDi Kappa engine, representing a jump of 29kW and 34Nm for […]
Month: June 2017
Ford to source next US-bound Focus from China
Ford has announced it will be sourcing the US-bound version of the next-generation Focus from China. Exports from the Changan Ford Assembly Plant in Chongqing are set to commence from mid-2019. This will be the next-generation Focus that is currently testing around the world. The Focus was initially expected to […]
Jaguar teases E-Pace SUV ahead of July 13 launch
Just a day after we reported Jaguar belting its upcoming 2018 E-Pace small SUV around the Nurburgring, the British prestige automaker has dropped a teaser revealing its shapely rump. Jaguar’s desire for expansion in the SUV field is understandable, given that the F-Pace now outsells the rest of its range combined. […]
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE hunting Nurburgring record (video)
It seems Chevrolet is hinting at a new Nurburgring record attempt of some kind, releasing a quick video on social media. Chevrolet’s Facebook page shows a clip of the famous circuit, along with hints of the new Camaro ZL1 1LE. The 1LE was only recently introduced, bringing a higher level […]
New Audi RS 3 Sedan now on sale in Australia from $84,900
The new Audi RS 3 sedan has arrived in Australia, packing the most powerful five-cylinder engine Audi has ever made for a production car. Revealed earlier this year, the new RS 3 is based on the recently updated A3 sedan. It features an aggressive yet subtle aero kit, with deeper […]
2018 Kia Stonic small SUV officially unveiled
Debuting within a week of its closely-related brother, the Hyundai Kona, it’s now Kia’s turn in the limelight with the Stonic compact SUV. Despite having a lot in common with the Kona, Kia has imbued the Stonic with a different character altogether. Stylistically, it is more conventional, albeit with a […]
Jaguar E-Pace spotted during torturous Nurburgring test (video)
Jaguar has been spotted testing the new E-Pace small SUV again. This time out on the Nurburgring, where it appears to be out of its element somewhat. This is the second time a prototype has been spotted in the wild, previewing Jaguar’s upcoming entry into the premium small SUV segment. […]
2018 Honda Accord previewed with design sketch
A design sketch of the 2018 Honda Accord has been released, previewing the 10th-generation model before its international debut next month. The preview sketch follows news last week that outlined three new powertrain options that will be available with the new model, including a variation of the Civic Type R’s […]