Volvo is taking a bold leap forward with the announcement that every vehicle launched from 2019 onward will be equipped with an electric motor. This means that Volvos powered by an internal combustion engine only will be phased out in favour of hybrids or electric vehicles. Presently, Volvo’s XC90, S90 […]
Day: 5 July 2017
Ferrari 488 ‘GTO’ spotted, with 812 Superfast KERS prototype (video)
Ferrari has been spotted testing a mysterious prototype out on the Nurburgring. We know it’s wearing a 488 body, but some are predicting it to be the successor to the 458 Speciale, potentially adopting the GTO name, while others are saying it’s the rumoured new ‘Dino’ entry-level model. We spotted […]
2017 BMW M3 Nurburgring on-board timed lap – Bridge to Gantry (video)
The Nurburgring is the holy grail of proving grounds. And it’s the one place BMW tests all of its cars, especially M cars. BMW M even has a dedicated workshop set up right next to the track. We thought we’d head over to check out what all the fuss is […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2017 – Tucson best-selling SUV
The official Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for June are in, and what a month it’s been for utes and mid-size SUVs. The top-selling HiLux and Ranger sold in huge numbers, while Hyundai’s Tucson reported an impressive figure, blowing all contenders out of the water and becoming […]
Final Lamborghini Aventador SV painted in Porsche 918 colour
Lamborghini’s final Aventador Superveloce (SV) has a very unusual twist courtesy of another sports car maker under the same VW Group umbrella. A client, who ordered through Lamborghini Edinburgh, Scotland, selected the signature hue from the Porsche 918 hybrid hypercar for the 600th and final SV. Dubbed Liquid Metal Blue, […]
Next-gen Aston Martin Vantage previewed via patent images
The compact Aston Martin Vantage’s second reprisal has been detailed via purported patent images obtained from Japan’s patent office. These pictures, as published initially by Autoguide, reveal the contours, light and window shape for the upcoming sports car, expected to utilise the same architecture as the DB11. Compared with that car, […]
Volkswagen Gen.E could preview next-gen Golf
Volkswagen ‘s latest development prototype, the Gen.E, could preview the next-generation Golf VIII, due around 2019-2020. The concept car is a streamlined three-door hatchback, testing ideas around ‘maximum crash safety’ and also battery electric vehicles. According to Volkswagen’s press release, the Gen.E “provides an insight into the next generation of […]