Following recent demonstrations of how its cars can be hacked by computer programmers via the infotainment system, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has rushed a voluntary recall of some 1.4 million vehicles. The purpose of the recall is for the ‘UConnect’ system to undergo security updates to prevent ‘remote manipulation’ and mitigate […]
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Video: Mercedes-Benz SLC prototype spotted, SLK replacement
Mercedes-Benz is very busy testing the replacement of its SLK roadster, to be called the SLC, which is expected to debut at the Frankfurt show in September. Spotted at the Nurburgring, we can see the new version’s revised front bumper and grille treatment, featuring a more prominent three-pointed star logo, […]
2016 Subaru WRX & STI on sale in Australia from $38,990
Subaru has announced a range of updates for the released of the MY2016 WRX and WRX STI, as well as a few price changes for some variants. Subaru says sales of the latest generation WRX are rivalling those of its 1990s peak. And to celebrate, Subaru has thrown in a […]
2016 Mitsubishi Challenger previewed again & spotted
The teasers keep rolling in from Mitsubishi regarding the new 2016 Challenger. In the latest video, we get to see how the exterior was designed. We’ve also found an image showing the exterior in full during what looks to be an official photo shoot. As we already know by now […]
2016 Audi S4 to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show – report
The all-new B9 Audi A4 was revealed last month in the mundane run-of-the-mill guise. Now we hear reports the S4 performance versions are set to debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in a coupe of months. Based on the all-new A4 platform, which is up to 120kg lighter in […]
2016 Kia Sportage prototype spotted, to debut at Frankfurt show
An interesting SUV prototype has been spotted in Germany wearing heavy camouflage, hiding what is believed to be the 2016 Kia Sportage. The current Sportage has been around now since 2010. It features some older powertrain options, especially considering Kia – and Hyundai – have some much newer units out […]
Ford GT prototype spotted at petrol station, looks out of place
Unpainted prototypes of Ford’s 2017 GT supercar have been doing the rounds, giving it plenty of exposure to opportunistic snappers. This example was caught while stopping for some petrol in Michigan, USA – near Ford HQ – and thus wasn’t able to hide from a keen photographer – you can […]
2016 Porsche 911 facelift to feature new 3.0L turbo engines – report
With the Frankfurt debut of Porsche’s facelifted 2016 ‘991.2’ model 911 just around the corner, rumours and buzz has reached fever pitch. Spy shots have been doing the rounds and Porsche has even released some teasers of its own. It has been a widely-accepted fact that for the 991.2 iteration, […]