Photos of a prototype version of Honda’s upcoming electric SUV, based on the XR-V, have surfaced on social media. Earlier this month it was reported that Honda is developing a fully electric version of the Chinese market XR-V small SUV. Now, from these images posted up by Ferd Facebook page, […]
Year: 2017
Apple spotted testing autonomous tech in California (video)
A strangely decorated Lexus RX has been spotted in Palo Alto, near Apple’s headquarters in California. It’s said to be one of Apple’s first autonomous vehicle prototypes. Apple was reportedly given approval by the local roads department to test autonomous vehicles on public roads. It looks like the tech giant […]
Cool Find: Huge car collection found in Alice Springs
A bounty of cars is set to go under the hammer in Alice Springs, as part of a vast collection from a recently departed local character. Graeme Phillips collected an enormous amount of Australian and international cars over his 81-year lifetime, with friends describing him as ‘larger than life.’ Fellow […]
2018 BMW 8 Series rendered, based on official teaser (video)
Remember the news of BMW confirming a new 8 Series? A digital artist has put together a rendering of what the car might look like. Based on the official teaser image, which was a dark silhouette-style preview of the side profile, digital artist Jan Peisert has drawn what could very […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. Monaco F1 debut confirmed
Renault has confirmed it will be unveiling the all-new Megane R.S. at the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix this coming weekend, with F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg taking it for a spin at the glamorous road circuit (check out our drive feature here for more on the circuit). The French carmaker hasn’t […]
Nissan Skyline tuning shop burns down, 7 cars destroyed
A Nissan Skyline tuning shop in the UK called RB Motorsport has burnt down, frying a number of custom GT-Rs and Skylines. RB Motorsport sent out a message on its Facebook page saying that it isn’t sure of the full extent of the damage, but says 99 per cent of […]
Mazda confirms new rotary coming for 50th anniversary?
Mazda has rotary fans spinning out like chooks on a rotisserie, with some very cryptic literature in its quarterly Zoom Zoom magazine. There is a section in the magazine dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Mazda rotary engine, marking half a century since the debut of the Wankel-engined Cosmo. […]
Ford CEO Mark Fields retires, James Hackett appointed
Heads are rolling at Dearborn as Ford Motor Company undergoes a management reshuffle. CEO Mark Fields is retiring, according to Ford, as he makes way for head of Smart Mobility, James Hackett, to come in to take the helm. Hackett’s role of Smart Mobility chairman will be taken over by […]