Some official details of the heavily-speculated McLaren F1 successor, codenamed the BP23, have been revealed, including images of a prototype. The images confirm the return of a central driving position, and suggest cameras could be used instead of side mirrors. Rumours of a new F1 have be floating around for […]
Month: September 2017
Video: Tesla Model X automatic door gets ripped off by truck
And the LOL of the week goes to this Tesla Model X and its owner. CCTV has captured the perfect moment where the automatic door on the electric SUV opened in synchronised harmony with a passing truck, completely disintegrating the driver’s door. We’ll point out at this point that nobody […]
LDV D90 seven-seat SUV on sale in Australia in November
The seven-seat SUV segment is about to become more crowded and competitive, with the release of the LDV D90. It will come in as the Chinese company’s first full-size SUV for Australia. LDV was seen testing the D90 in Australia earlier this year, before the unveiling took place at the […]
Former Volkswagen chief engineer arrested for dieselgate – report
The former head engineer at Volkswagen Group, Wolfgang Hatz, has reportedly been arrested by German authorities for his role in the massive dieselgate scandal that saw millions of vehicles roll out from VW Group brands with illegal software. Hatz was employed by Volkswagen Group as an engine developer for Audi […]
Subaru BRZ STI Sport previews Australian-bound special edition
Australians can look forward to seeing a sported-up special edition version of the Subaru BRZ later this year, with plenty of inspiration to be drawn from this BRZ STI Sport which is making its debut at the Tokyo motor show next month. Featuring a unique ‘Cool Grey Khaki’ colour, similar […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV sets Nurburgring SUV record (video)
Following in the footsteps of its four-door sedan brother, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV has set the quickest-ever lap time around the Nurburgring for a production SUV. The Stelvio QV, recently confirmed for Australia, is underpinned by the same Giorgio platform as the Giulia sedan. And in QV form (Quadrifoglio) […]
Subaru WRX STI S208 heading to Tokyo show, 450 units planned
A racy Subaru WRX STI will debut at the Tokyo motor show next month, called the STI S208. It features a unique colour scheme and motorsport-inspired aero kit, and plenty of other go-fast bits. Featuring a unique baby blue exterior colour, the S208 is kinda cool in an aggressive yet […]
BMW X7, X2, 8 Series, new Z4 confirmed for Australia
A bunch of exciting new vehicles is on the way from BMW, with the X7 super-large SUV, the Toyota co-developed Z4, and the stunning 8 Series grand touring coupe all confirmed for Australia. Speaking at the local launch of the 1 Series and M2 LCI updates in Tasmania this week, […]