Say Nǐ hǎo to EVE, a new autonomous electric vehicle proposal with hopes of making production. EVE is powered by an AI system called NOMI, which can monitor occupants and provide entertainment projected onto windows that double as smart glass displays. From the outside, the body’s shape can best be […]
Year: 2017
Mazda expands production capacity for 2017 CX-5
Mazda’s success in the small and medium SUV field is well documented, with its CX-3 and CX-5 both regularly enjoying strong standings in our monthly VFACTS coverage. The CX-5 is Australia’s most popular SUV in terms of sales, even as a new-generation model looms large on the horizon. The second-gen […]
Haval confirms autonomous vehicle by 2020
The inevitable march towards autonomous cars is getting closer and closer, with more manufacturers than ever committing to developing the technology with each passing day. Even Chinese manufacturers such as Great Wall’s SUV offshoot HAVAL are now on the ball, with the brand mooted to produce its first autonomous vehicle […]
2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo review (video)
It has a face only a mother could love. But once you get past that ghastly front grille you’ll quickly come to realise the 2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo is one of the least-flawed vehicles in the small SUV market segment. Suzuki Australia introduced a facelift for the S-Cross (also known […]
Ferrari recreates first start-up of 125 S to celebrate 70th anniversary (video)
Ferrari is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and more specifically, Sunday March 12 marked the exact 70th anniversary since Enzo Ferrari started up the first-ever car to wear a Ferrari badge, the 125 S. The story began for Ferrari on March 12, 1947, as Enzo took the first car, […]
Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted on the streets for first time (video)
A video showing what is believed to be one of the first running versions of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3 has surfaced online, giving us a clear view of its road presence and proportions. The Tesla Model 3 is set to go into production in July this year, and as […]
Aston Martin planning new mid-engine supercar to rival Ferrari 488 – report
Aston Martin is reportedly planning a new mid-engined supercar to rival the likes of the Ferrari 488 and the new McLaren 720S, essentially sitting below its insane Valkyrie hypercar. According to a recent Autocar report, the new supercar will arrive some time in 2021, featuring a V12 engine. If this […]
Mercedes-Benz planning miniature G-Class wagon, GLB?
Mercedes-Benz looks to be developing a miniaturised G-Class in a bid to capitalise on yet another niche in the SUV segment. Believed to be due in two years and already spied wearing production body panels thanks to Motorionline, the new model, dubbed the GLB, deviates from the form of the […]