Maserati is extending production halts over the holiday period amid slumping demand, union sources have said. Factories in Grugliasco and Mirafiori, in Italy, will be closed until mid-January. It’s understood Maserati sales have been on the decline in the more recent months, particularly in China. According to a recent Automotive […]
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2020 Subaru WRX to be plug-in hybrid, inspired by Viziv concept – report
The next-generation Subaru WRX, due around 2020, will reportedly come with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and be heavily inspired by the recent Viziv Performance concept in terms of design. Speaking with Autocar recently, Subaru design boss Mamoru Ishii said the concept was very well received. It’s understood Ishii wants to […]
Ford UK announces RS Race Red edition for Christmas
A special ‘Christmas edition’ of the Ford Focus RS has been announced in the UK, equipped with a range of unique highlights and a bright ‘Race Red’ exterior finish to celebrate the season. The special edition is similar to the Australian RS Limited Edition model that we tested recently. It […]
MINI Cooper S Clubman Masterpiece Edition on sale in Australia
A special edition MINI Cooper S Clubman has been announced for Australia, called the Masterpiece Edition, offering exclusive trimmings and premium touches inside and out. It’s based on the Cooper S Clubman, which is the performance wagon variant. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 141kW and 280Nm, capable […]
For Sale: Twin-turbo Nissan 350Z from Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift
If you’ve ever wanted to own a slice of the Fast and the Furious movie franchise, now could be your chance. You might remember the Nissan 350Z from the 2006 film, Tokyo Drift? Well, the actual car is now up for sale in the UK. It was originally bought by […]
Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept previewed again before Detroit debut
Another teaser of the new Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept has been released, previewing a new crossover design of the future. It will make its debut at the Detroit show next month. Lexus says the LF-1 concept will represent the next genre of luxury crossover vehicles, suggesting it will inspire an […]
2019 Hyundai Veloster previewed, sportier exhaust confirmed (video)
Hyundai is planning to unveil the new Veloster very soon, likely at the Detroit auto show in January. And to build some hype and suspense, a saucy teaser video has been released. This is the first teaser video we’ve seen of the new model, following the reveal of specially decorated […]
BMW X7 pre-production commences at Spartanburg plant
The first pre-production versions of the all-new BMW X7 have rolled out of the Spartanburg factory, ready for testing, giving us a first look at the mammoth SUV before its market entry in 2019. Needless to say, this will be BMW’s largest ever SUV, sitting above the X5. Speaking at […]