Looking for a bit more zing from your ND Mazda MX-5? Renowned Mazda tuner BBR has just announced a stage 1 turbo package for the fun sports car. The stage 1 kit has been designed for the 2.0-litre engine option. In standard form the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder produces 118kW […]
Year: 2017
2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spotted, V8TT with DCT? (Video)
The Nurburgring is open for another season of testing, and it looks like Chevrolet is keen to get started on honing the 2018 Corvette ZR1 at the legendary circuit. It’s believed Chevrolet is developing a new ‘LT5’ V8 engine for the next ZR1, apparently of 6.2 litres capacity. The new […]
McLaren considering four-seat 2+2 GT car – report
McLaren is currently one of the only carmakers in the market at the moment that only offers two-seat cars. That might be about to change though. According to an Auto Express report, McLaren is considering introducing a four-seat GT model to go up against the likes of Aston Martins and […]
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI to receive 2.0-litre turbo from Golf?
We are getting excited about the next generation of supermini hot hatches; first with Ford’s announcement of a more powerful and efficient Fiesta ST, and now with news that the next Polo GTI could receive the larger 2.0-litre donk from its big brother. Auto Express reports the previous Golf GTI […]
Haval HB-03 concept joins the crossover coupe clique
Haval has wowed showgoers at the 2017 Shanghai auto show with an “expressive” new HB-03 SUV concept. Like many other companies in attendance, Haval exhibited a new crossover coupe, with electrification. The HB-03 is similar to the HB-02 shown at last year’s Beijing motor show, but with a coupe silhouette, […]
Ford adds automatic for 2017 Transit, more efficient engine
The Ford Transit is one of the world’s most popular vans and now a raft of changes for 2017 ensure it keeps that mantle. Headlining those is the availability of automatic transmission and a new 2.0-litre engine. The six-speed automatic is now available on Transit Custom and 350L variant, with […]
For Sale: Strangely appealing original 1982 Honda Accord
Finding a showroom-fresh classic car has become an arduous and expensive affair, with the most desirable and well-kept examples asking ridiculous six-figure prices and requiring a hermetically-sealed enclosure and an angry security guard keeping watch 24/7. Luckily, there are some surprisingly cheap examples, if you are prepared to compromise on […]
Jeep Yuntu concept potentially previews new 3-row-seat SUV
Jeep has revealed a new three-row-seat SUV concept at the Shanghai auto show, called the Yuntu. This becomes the largest Jeep we’ve seen in a long while, potentially hinting at a production model of the not-too-distant future. It should be said the concept probably shouldn’t be confused with the heavily […]