Renault Australia is increasing the appeal of its latest Koleos SUV range, with the introduction of the new diesel variant. This joins the otherwise-sole 2.5-litre petrol option. The Koleos diesel is available as one variant in Australia, using a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder that’s hooked up to an all-wheel drive system. […]
Day: 8 August 2017
Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition petrol coming in 2019
Details of Mazda’s next-gen controlled compression ignition (CCI) engine have been revealed, as part of its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 long-term plan. This new type of spark-less engine will debut with the next-gen Mazda3 in 2019. Firstly, Mazda is claiming the new engine configuration can, in the case of the Mazda3 […]
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport interior confirms manual, 1.0T suspected
Some more teaser images of the 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport have been released in the lead up to the new micro hot hatch’s debut at the Frankfurt show next month. Along with the image released last week, Suzuki has this time provided some detail shots of the rear diffuser and […]
Mercedes-AMG ‘53’ models on the way, using M256 inline six
If you’re a performance car enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of Mercedes-AMG’s range of 45 and 63 cars. What’s next? There’s news Merc will soon launch a range of ‘53’ cars. It’s understood the new designation will debut on the upcoming CLS, as the CLS 53 AMG. This is expected to […]
Toyota & Mazda sign partnership; co-develop EVs, produce vehicles in US
Toyota and Mazda are teaming up to co-develop future mobility and electric vehicle technology, and will establish a production plant that will allow both companies to produce vehicles in the US. This has been two years in the making, but now the two have signed into a business and capital […]
For Sale: Top 10 cars at 2017 Monterey auction
Each year car enthusiasts from across the United States and the world descend on the seaside California town of Monterey for one of the automotive world’s most incredible events; the Monterey Car Week. Last year, over $428m worth of classic cars and motorcycles were sold in a single week, with […]
EPA reveals Tesla Model 3 power output & kerb weight
The Tesla Model 3 is now in production and deliveries have commenced, so you’d expect all specs to be revealed? Not so. Up until now the electric motor’s power and output, along with kerb weight details have been unknown. A document – uncovered by InsideEVs – from the Environmental Protection […]
2017 BMW 2 Series LCI update on sale in Australia from $52,900
Following the announcement of the BMW 1 Series LCI last week, the local arm is now introducing the updated 2 Series coupe and convertible. For the update some cosmetic changes have been made, including new LED fog lights for all variants, along with a revised front bumper bar with new intakes, […]