You might have enjoyed our DeLorean feature last week, with its LS9 Chevrolet V8 conversion. In the spirit of things we’ve found another DMC-12 up for sale on Craigslist in the US, this time featuring a twin-turbo kit. It’s a 1981 example, like most DMC-12s. Unlike the V8 conversion this example […]
Day: 14 August 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTI Original & Golf R Grid editions announced
Volkswagen Golf sales are currently being suffocated in the small car market segment in Australia due to the recent arrival of great products like the new Hyundai i30, along with the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 continuing to dominate sales. To try and turn this around Volkswagen Australia appears to have […]
Chinese carmaker makes bid on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – report
An offer from a Chinese automaker has reportedly been submitted with intent to purchase Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which is said to be the first serious offer. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is apparently of interest to other Chinese auto groups as well, purportedly including Great Wall Motor. According to a recent Automotive […]
Decision on new Ferrari Dino to be made in Q1, 2018
Plans for a modern interpretation of the Ferrari Dino have again surfaced, with reports indicating the project is now awaiting a final green light. It’s understood it might not happen though as such an entry-level model might tarnish the brand’s exclusivity. According to a recent Automotive News Europe report, Ferrari […]
Dutch students make world’s first biodegradable car, from sugar & flax
A bunch of uni students in the Netherlands have developed the world’s first biodegradable car, sort of. It shows us that cars needn’t be so heavily-ladened with metal, and also shows us the possibilities in the world of alternative construction methods. Created at the Eindhoven University of Technology, the eco-friendly […]
2018 Hyundai i30 Premium diesel review (video)
The 2018 Hyundai i30 is the brand’s latest bid to dominate one of the most competitive market segments in Australia; small hatches. While Hyundai’s reputation has improved overall, to the point where the i30 routinely tops Australian sales charts, there remains a minority of badge snobs who didn’t get the […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. engine spied, looks like 1.8
Yet another image of the 2018 Renault Megane R.S. has leaked out, showing and essentially confirming what appears to be Renault’s 1.8 TCe unit. There’s been plenty of speculation regarding Renault Sport’s direction on powerplant options for the new hot hatch, with most suggesting it will get the company’s new […]
Special one-off Tesla Model S wagon being made
It might seem like station wagons are being replaced by the SUV, but there is still some demand for the wagon. Even in the field of electric vehicles, as one custom Tesla Model S wagon demonstrates. Yep, someone wants a Tesla Model S wagon so bad they are commissioning the […]