Tesla is taking what many analysts are calling a risky strategy with the upcoming Model 3 volume car, by elinminating many normal steps of the validation process to ensure the car has a chance of meeting its initial on-sale target of July, 2017. Elon Musk assured shareholders at the recent […]
Year: 2017
Video: How they recovered 1400 cars from sunken Baltic Ace ship
In terms of logistical operations, like moving a large building, constructing a shipping hard where giant ships which ship shipping ships are built, or building the world’s tallest skyscrapers, none of them seem as challenging and time-consuming as this. With over 10,000 shipping containers lost in the deep blue ocean […]
Hyundai Australia pushing for ute, not likely to arrive until after 2020
At the national media launch of the third-generation i30 last week, Hyundai executives and engineers sat down with Australian media to discuss the company’s future plans, which included a few neat details about a potential ute to rival the likes of the Toyota HiLux. One arena which Hyundai Motor Company […]
For Sale: Original 1977 Ford P6 LTD
It’s hard to believe it’s been over six months since the Falcon was put down with the closure of Ford Australia’s Broadmeadows factory last year, let alone that it’s been ten years since the last Fairlane was built. The Fairlane came from a far more booming time for the Australian […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. leaks online
The 2018 Renault Megane R.S. has flashed its buxom derriere in fiery orange for the first time, with this image leaked ahead of its official expected soon. Presently, the 2017 Renault Megane GT is the hottest car in the lineup, but that is set to change before the end of […]
New Smart Fortwo & Forfour Pure editions announced in UK
When the current, third-generation Smart car was up for renewal in 2014, Daimler’s Australian outpost said nein, citing high purchase cost and relatively low sales. This was despite the addition of a proper manual gearbox in place of the horrid semi-auto that was inflicted upon us in previous generations. The […]
2018 Peugeot 308 facelift revealed, gets 8spd auto
The facelifted iteration of the Peugeot 308 has surfaced, with some major powertrain upgrades and light cosmetic enhancements. Beginning with the latter, the lower portion of the front end now has more pronounced openings, with neatly integrated foglights and LED turn signals. At the rear there’s a mildly reworked taillight […]
Kia Picanto GT-Line turbo on the cards for Australia
Kia may be preparing the first sporty city car the segment has ever seen for Australian sale. The Korean firm told Australian media recently that the European-spec GT-Line is under evaluation, with its red body trimmings and exciting bodykit add-ons. While the new-generation Picanto receives a carryover 1.25-litre with 62kW […]