How do you make your city car more appealing? By giving it retro looks and calling it an SUV. Suzuki’s new entrant, the 2017 Ignis, brings joy and flair to the segment, built on the brand’s new HEARTECT platform with 180mm of ground clearance. Being that it is an A-segment […]
Year: 2017
Hyundai planning new compact and super-size SUVs – report
Hyundai’s Kona has barely made it out of the maternity ward and its randy parents are already planning a little brother. The big H is looking to expand its SUV lineup in both directions over the next few years, meaning an A-segment tiddler and a big mammoth to slot above […]
Panoz plans eco ‘Green4U GT-EV’ racer for 2018 Le Mans
American racing car specialists Panoz have been in the racing game for 20 years now and are seeking to bring something revolutionary to the Le Mans series next year, if permitted. Panoz released sketches and renderings of the ‘Green4U’ Panoz Racing GT-EV, which is a Le Mans protoype with battery-swap […]
2018 Ford Focus getting fully electric steering?
The all-new 2018 Ford Focus could be the second production vehicle to be fitted with a complete steer-by-wire, fully electric steering system. An attribute mule spotted in Europe is believed to be fitted with the technology, with stickers from component supplier Bosch about how to recalibrate the system, stating: “Caution: […]
2018 Volkswagen Polo officially revealed, GTI packs 147kW
The wraps are off the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Polo, which is now streamlined onto the company’s MQB platform, like its big brother, the Golf. Details of the anticipated Polo GTI are also revealed, including confirmation of a 2.0 TSI. Revealed in Germany, the 2018 Polo comes with a substantially more […]
Toyota 86 performance pack edition on sale in Australia
Toyota Australia has announced a new limited edition performance package for the 86 sports car, bringing in some unique highlights and a striking orange paint colour. Based on the GTS, the new limited edition is a bit like the previous ‘Tada’ prototype edition. It features Sachs sports dampers, Brembo brakes, […]
2018 BMW G20 3 Series spied on Nurburgring, electric hybrid? (video)
BMW has been spotted testing the G20, 2018 3 Series out on the Nurburgring again, and this time it looks like engineers are honing a hybrid or electric system. The prototype sounds suspiciously quiet out on the Nurburgring, and the Nurburgring is located in a very peaceful area in the […]
2018 Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus unveiled
Audi has revealed the gob-smacking new R8 Spyder V10 Plus, which comes in as the drop-top version of the company’s flagship supercar, and thus the most potent drop-top in its showroom. Like the coupe brother, the Spyder uses the high-output version of the 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine. It produces […]