Lexus has reported its global annual sales figures for 2019, with record numbers coming through once again. Sales were up an impressive 10 per cent on 2018 figures. The luxury Toyota-owned brand sold 765,330 vehicles in 2019, which is the highest annual figure the brand has ever reported. Its last […]
Year: 2020
Porsche Exclusive announces bespoke options for Taycan
Porsche’s exclusive department, creatively called Porsche Exclusive, is showcasing its new range of upgrade and personalisation possibilities for the Taycan electric performance sedan. The department is revealing some of the 90 different upgrade possibilities with a couple of show cars. Buyers can choose from three Sport Design packs for the […]
Lexus LC prototype spotted testing new twin-turbo V8 (video)
It seems Lexus has started testing what is believed to be its next-generation twin-turbo V8. An LC 500-based prototype racing car was recently spotted in Japan doing some initial track runs, likely using the new engine. The prototype is the makings of the Lexus LC racing car that will compete […]
Toyota Supra ‘GRMN’ hardcore variant coming by 2021 – report
Remember the Toyota GR Supra 3000GT concept that was revealed at SEMA a couple of months ago? Well, something very much like that is set to go into production as soon as late this year, under the name Supra GRMN. As you might know, Gazoo Racing is Toyota’s official motorsport […]
Mazda ‘RX-9’ to feature new inline six, Toyota Supra rival – rumour
Rumours of a Mazda ‘RX-9’ are circulating around once again. This time we hear the sports car might not feature a rotary engine at all, but instead Mazda’s upcoming Skyactiv-X inline-six. A rumour, that seems to have started from a Jalopnik report claims Mazda has begun development of a next-generation […]
Baby Land Rover Defender envisioned, premium Jimny rival?
Ever wanted a Land Rover Defender but always thought they were too big? Well here’s something that might tickle your fancy. It’s a design proposal for an off-roader to slot below the new Defender. We must reiterate, this is just a design concept and there are no official plans for […]
2022 Volvo XC90 getting fully electric option, updated SPA – report
The next-gen Volvo XC90 will be offered with a fully electric powertrain option, a report has revealed. It will also debut an updated version of the company’s still relatively new SPA platform. According to a recent Autocar report from the UK, Volvo is looking to introduce a fully electric version […]
2020 Mazda CX-30 awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Mazda’s all-new CX-30 small SUV has just landed in Australia, and ANCAP has already analysed crash test data handed over from the Euro NCAP division, and given the full five-star seal of approval. It scored particularly high for adult occupant protection. The Mazda CX-30 slots in between the CX-3 and […]