It looks like Porsche could be preparing to introduce a new A-pillar airbag design for its convertible sports cars, after design patents were found registered at the Patent and Trademark office in the U.S. The patent shows a design for an airbag mounted within the A-pillar, potentially boosting a convertible’s […]
Year: 2017
2017 Kia Picanto now on sale in Australia from $14,190
The 2017 Kia Picanto has launched in Australia, bringing a refreshed, safer, and feature-packed offering to the compact car class. Just one variant line is being presented locally, which can be had with a four-speed auto or a new five-speed manual. Both use a 1.25-litre four-cylinder engine producing 62kW and […]
2017 Lexus RC F review (video)
When Lexus first introduced the RC F back in 2015, we were a bit disappointed by the level of complicated and almost intrusive technology it presented, and subsequent distance it seemed to leave between man and machine. But since then many rivals have been infusing more and more technology into […]
Porsche Cayenne tows Airbus A380 to new record (video)
The current, second-gen Porsche Cayenne is nearing the end of its life, so Porsche has used the world’s biggest jumbo jet to remind everyone that it is still a mighty vehicle. The 285-tonne, 73-metre long Airbus A380 is quite the prop to use when you wish to make a point, […]
For Sale: Hyundai Genesis converted into a pickup/ute
Hyundai is trying very hard to establish its luxury offshoot ‘Genesis’ as a serious player in the premium sphere, so it’s fair to say at this stage it probably couldn’t get away with launching a ute variant. That hasn’t stopped this American car butcher from making his own, using a […]
McLaren P1 LM going for the Nurburgring lap record? (video)
A McLaren P1 LM has been spotted flogging around the Nurburgring in Germany, potentially aiming to set a new record for a production car. Although the standard P1 GTR isn’t actually road legal, McLaren’s long-time motorsport partner, Lanzante Motorsport, has helped design road-legal conversion kits. It’s believed this example here […]
2017 Renault Clio update on sale in Australia from $15,990
Renault Australia is announcing a range of updates for the introduction of the 2017 model year Clio range, adding more standard kit and sharping pricing. Four main variant lines are being offered in Australia, spanning from the Life, Zen, Intens, to the top GT-Line. All come with a dual-clutch automatic […]
Geely spotted testing MPV prototype in Australia
Chinese carmaker Geely has been spotted testing a mid-size MPV prototype in Australia, potentially hinting at a local introduction further down the track. It’s understood the prototype is being tested through the Geely-owned subsidiary Drive Systems International (DSI), which is based in Melbourne, near where this prototype was spotted earlier […]