Audiophiles and car enthusiasts rejoice, the developers of the smash-hit racing simulator Forza Horizon 5 have given us a sneak peek into how its team of audio engineers record audio samples for the game. And boy does it look like fun. The team behind Forza Horizon 5, Turn 10 and […]
Day: 16 July 2021
Aston Martin Valhalla unveiled, swaps V6TT for AMG V8TT
Aston Martin has raised the curtain on its upcoming hybrid supercar, the Valhalla, ahead of market entry in 2023. Instead of featuring a brand-new twin-turbo V6 as previously revealed, the company decided to leverage on its partnership with Mercedes-AMG and adopt one of its V8s it prepared earlier. The Valhalla […]
Mitsubishi Australia announces Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid variant
Mitsubishi Australia has added three new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants of the Eclipse Cross SUV to its model year 2022 lineup, which will appear in showrooms next month. The Eclipse Cross PHEV lineup is powered by a 2.4-litre MIVEC petrol engine pushing out 94kW/199Nm, paired with a 60kW/137Nm electric […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie voted ‘Showstopper’ at 2021 Goodwood Festival
The radical Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar has been voted ‘Showstopper’ at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, during the Michelin Supercar Paddock showcase. The Valkyrie just managed to squeeze ahead of the all-electric Rimac Nevera hypercar, as well as the Glickenhaus SCG 004S to take out the judge’s choice for […]
Europe proposes ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2035
The European Union has laid out an updated version of its environmental goals that detail a 2035 end-date for the sale of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. This includes commercial vehicles such as vans and trucks. The EU’s executive branch, known as the European Commission, is eyeing off emission reductions of […]
Genesis opens studio in Melbourne, 3 EVs confirmed for 2022 H1
Genesis has confirmed the opening of its second flagship studio, at the Emporium Melbourne shopping centre. It joins the existing studio in Pitt Street in Sydney. Unlike other manufacturers, Genesis doesn’t really have showrooms in the traditional sense. Instead, it has studios which customers can come in and browse the […]
2022 BMW i4 prices announced for Australia, eDrive40 and M50
Looking to buy an electric vehicle? You’ll be interested to hear BMW Australia has confirmed prices for its sporty and sleek new i4 fully electric four-door coupe. Two main variants are going on sale in Australia, including the i4 eDrive40 and the i4 M50. Both feature an 84kWh battery. The […]
2021 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ review (video)
How complicated and flooded has the dual-cab ute market become? It’s crazy. And it makes it very difficult to know which model is best for your needs. The 2021 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ could be the perfect middle ground as it presents good durability and off-road capability, decent performance and standard […]