Just days after the facelifted G20-generation 3 Series received its mid-cycle update from BMW, Alpina has followed suit with its release of the updated B3, in sedan and Touring wagon forms. The 2023 Alpina B3 sedan and Touring LCI receive a similar visual makeover as the 3 Series, as well […]
Month: May 2022
Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger facing the chopping block – report
Yes, it was probably only a matter of time but it looks like the Sonata could be dropped from the lineup in the coming years. The Kia Stinger will reportedly be chopped as well, likely even sooner. According to a recent Automotive News report out of the US, Hyundai Motor […]
2023 BMW X5 LCI facelift spotted testing at Nurburgring (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving prototype versions of its 2023 X5 LCI update in and around the Nurburgring in Germany. This will be the first major update for the G05 generation, since it arrived in 2019. The X5 remains as a very popular large SUV, despite soaring sales of […]
2022 Hyundai i30 N DCT track test – Mount Panorama, Bathurst (video)
Imagine being able to take a stock car, straight from the showroom floor, trash it around a big track, all day, and not only drive it back home afterward with no issue whatsoever, but also rest assured that you have not voided the warranty in the process. Sounds like a […]
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
It was always a given, but it’s good to know the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has just passed the full five-star ANCAP safety credentials, following recent analysis. The local division has investigated data from crash tests performed by Euro NCAP and lined up the results with its criteria, finding the new […]
Mercedes boss suggests board were “drunk” to approve AMG ONE hypercar
Recent comments from the top dog over at Mercedes-Benz have hinted at just how problematic the development of the AMG One hypercar has been, which was first unveiled way back in 2017. Fast-forward five years and we’ve got Ola Kallenius, the head of Mercedes-Benz, making a light-hearted comment to investors […]
Maserati MC20 Cielo revealed, gets innovative retractable glass roof
Looking to buy a stylish new Italian drop-top supercar? Maserati has just pulled the covers off its stunning MC20 Cielo spyder. Translating from the Italian word for ‘sky’, the MC20 Cielo is based on the existing coupe model. However, instead of a fixed hardtop roof this features an electronically retractable glass […]
Fully electric Kia EV6 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The Kia EV6 fully electric SUV/coupe/crossover has just been analysed by ANCAP following crash tests, and awarded it a full five star safety rating. Crash tests were initially conducted by the Euro NCAP division, with ANCAP checking over the results and data with a fine-tooth comb to see if the […]