It’s coming. The epic Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar. It will be officially revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show in just a couple of weeks. The hypercar is being described by the carmaker as being one that brings Formula 1 technology to the road. It will be a strict two-seater, […]
Day: 1 September 2017
Volvo XC40 getting Pilot Assist, large tablet-like touch-screen
More teasers of the upcoming Volvo XC40 small SUV have been handed out, with some advanced technologies confirmed. The company is hoping to set new standards for safety and user experience in the small SUV segment with the new model. As we know, the XC40 will be built on Volvo’s fresh […]
Editorial: Could autonomous cars spell the end of SUVs?
The SUV’s success story is still in full swing and probably isn’t quite near reaching its peak. SUV sales in Australia repeatedly set new benchmarks, especially in the mid-size class. Previously, ‘four wheel drives’ were off-road-capable wagons, with live axles all round, generally a ladder frame construction underneath, and less […]
Kia Stinger GT spotted in Australia ahead local launch
The first Kia Stinger examples have touched down in Australia, with these two spotted in Sydney in preparation for the official local launch in October. These examples were the V6 twin-turbo versions (dark blue is the GT) which are likely to join our market before the four-cylinder models. Kia Australia […]
Bi-turbo V6 2018 Audi RS 5 on sale in Australia in December
Australians will soon be welcoming the all-new, 2018 Audi RS 5 performance coupe, with local pricing and specs released today ahead of its December arrival. The new RS 5 is based on the recent arrival of the second generation A5, which is underpinned by Volkswagen Group’s updated MLB Evo platform. […]
Monster trucks rescue stranded army truck in Houston floods (video)
Rednecks in monster trucks, the military, and the community have united in the US like never before, following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. A video has surfaced on social media showing some heavily modified SUVs and pickups (monster trucks) helping flood victims from some of the worst-hit areas in Houston. […]
Hyundai Veloster N hot hatch spotted, wears 2018 body design (video)
A prototype version of the Hyundai Veloster N performance hot hatch has been spotted on the Nurburgring, essentially confirming there will be a proper performance iteration in the near future. Hyundai N is the performance arm of the South Korean brand. You may remember the i30 N revealed a couple […]
Mercedes-Benz G 300 CDI wagon & dual-cab announced for Australia
Following the launch of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional ute introduction in Australia, the company is now offering the wagon and double-cab chassis ute version in G 300 CDI form. This is one of the most heavy-duty and rugged 4×4 vehicles on the market, competing with the likes of the Toyota […]