Volkswagen has wrapped-up its final test drives of the next-generation Tiguan SUV, with the company promising some major upgrades for its 2024 launch. When it arrives, the Tiguan will come riding on VW’s latest MQB Evo platform that you’ll find underpinning siblings like the Cupra Formentor and the Mk8 Golf, […]
Month: June 2023
Premcar continues expansion with new manufacturing plant in Melbourne
Premcar is proving that Australia’s manufacturing and engineering scene is far from dead, with the announcement of a new assembly plant in Melbourne. Based in Epping, Premcar’s new production facility will add around 100 jobs to the company’s books, doubling the company’s production floor space to 13,000 square-meters. The new […]
Corvette ZR1 prototype spotted testing, to debut turbocharged V8
Chevrolet has been spotted testing what looks to be its upcoming performance flagship, the C8-generation ZR1, with video footage emerging of a prototype mule making some mean noises. What makes the ZR1’s launch particularly interesting is the fact that it’s the first mid-engined ZR1 to date, and it’s expected to […]
Mahindra launches flagship XUV700 SUV at $36,990 drive-away
Mahindra has taken the wraps off its all-new flagship SUV, with the XUV700 hitting the road here in Australia in two variants, the cheapest of which is priced at $36,990 drive-away, with the range-topper priced at $39,990. The XUV700 rides on a new platform from Mahindra, and has become a […]
Rolls-Royce Phantom by Spofec is the ultimate mafia don car
What you’re looking at may well turn out to be one of the most intimidating versions of the Rolls-Royce Phantom ever to hit the road. It comes courtesy of Novitec’s dedicated Rolls-Royce division, Spofec, which has more than lived up to the reputation of its parent-company, installing a number of […]
Callum launches EV coupe capable of a full-charge in 6 minutes
Fancy a sporty-looking electric coupe that can fully top up its battery in just six minutes? That’s one of the bold claims coming from Callum, an engineering firm from the UK. The company says it has cracked the code when it comes to ultra-fast-charging architecture thanks to innovations from battery […]
Ford’s new EV production centre opens in Cologne, $2 billion investment
Ford’s $2 billion investment is coming to fruition, with the Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre officially opening its doors as it eyes off production numbers of 250,000 EVs per year. Located in Cologne, Germany, Ford’s 125-hectare site has been in operation since 1930, and has seen more than 18 million […]
Ford Performance planning 2024 Dakar assault with Ranger Raptor T1+
Ford Performance has announced more world domination plans in the arena of off-road racing, as it eyes off the ultimate challenge, the next Dakar Rally. A key to its goal is the most hardcore Ranger we’ve seen to date, the Raptor T1+, which will compete in the Rally Raid T1+ […]