Porsche is wrapping up a successful showcase of just what its new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid can do after setting six lap records at six famous circuits around the globe. Porsche started out with a goal, “to set the benchmark lap record at 6 FIA race tracks, [with] the fastest […]
Month: August 2018
Liberty Walk plans G-Class kit for new Suzuki Jimny
Japanese bodykit producer Liberty Walk has unveiled plans for a tough new upgrade kit for the new Suzuki Jimny. And we can’t help but admire its plucky, off-road attitude. If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping bodykit for your sports car, the crew at Liberty Walk have got you covered. Mustangs, […]
Ford preparing rugged ‘baby Bronco’ SUV – report
Ford is reportedly planning a new compact rugged SUV, dubbed the baby Bronco, which is set to offer more serious off-road credentials than the existing Ford Escape. According to a Reuters report, citing a top executive at Ford, the new model will share parts from both the Escape and the […]
SSC Tuatara to debut in production form at Monterey Car Week
SSC North America has confirmed that the much-hyped, long-awaited and almighty Tuatara hypercar will make its official debut in just two week’s time. SSC North America, previously Shelby Supercars, first announced the Tuatara back in 2011, and just seven years later we’re approaching its official unveiling in production spec at […]
VW may recall 124,000 cars due to harmful materials
Volkswagen may be looking at another raft of recalls of its electric vehicles after cadmium – a carcinogenic metal – has been found in over 120,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles, according to reports. The problem for Volkswagen are the levels of the heavy metal ‘cadmium’ that have been […]
Tesla to go private, Saudi Arabia investor a key driver
Just under a week after the news that Elon Musk was planning on taking Tesla Motors private at $420 a share, the CEO has posted an update identifying Saudi Arabia as a key player and motivating force behind the tweet. In a new press release published on Tesla’s website, Musk […]
2018 SsangYong Musso on sale in Australia in November
The dual-cab ute segment is about to expand in Australia with the launch of the all-new 2018 SsangYong Musso. It’s sure to go down well with buyers as the segment is pretty much bursting at the seams with popularity. We haven’t seen the Musso for quite a few years now. […]
Toyota Prado now available with relocated spare wheel option
Toyota Australia has announced a slightly more practical option for the LandCruiser Prado, with a relocated space wheel moved to underneath the body providing a lighter tailgate operation. Buyers can still continue to specify the Prado with the tailgate-mounted spare wheel, but to broaden the already very wide appeal of […]