The futuristic BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car has been so popular since its launch earlier this year BMW might have to increase production capacity to meet the demand. It’s understood the current delivery time for a new i8 is up to one and a half years, which is quite […]
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Fiat plays on ‘Fix It Again, Tony’ with funny marketing campaign
It is probably the last thing anyone expected Fiat to do when re-entering the US market, addressing the infamous joke that its name stood for; ‘Fix it again, Tony’. It is a parodic acronym stemming from the lack of reliability and other problems encountered in the vehicles by US owners […]
Terrafugia Transition ‘flying car’ counts down to commercial release
If you think the most interesting object of the entire Harry Potter franchise is Mr. Weasley’s sky-roaming Ford Anglia 105E, and you already felt a pang of longing whilst merely reading that, the following words will be music – or sweet engine noise – to your ears. Here it comes: […]
8-speed auto confirmed for 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 9% more efficient
It’s been confirmed, the next-gen, 2017 Jeep Wrangler will finally come with a modern eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the existing outdated five-speed. With an eight-speed on board, the new model will offer improved fuel economy and improved overall driving performance. The news was revealed in a filing to the Securities […]
Ferrari customers need to option up to guarantee orders
With customer demand overflowing for the new Ferrari 458 Speciale, some customers are apparently being forced to add optional extras to guarantee their order. High demand for the Speciale has led Ferrari to prioritise deliveries based on the total of optional extras a customer adds to their car, rather than […]
VW investing $106 billion to overtake Toyota as largest carmaker
The battle to become the world’s largest manufacturer is well and truly heating up, with Volkswagen announcing it will invest US$106 billion over the next five years to meet its goal of becoming the biggest auto manufacturer by 2018. Volkswagen has shed some insight on its new business plan which […]
Audi Q8 sporty SUV confirmed, based on next-gen Q7
Audi has confirmed that it plans to produce a new range-topping Q8 SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X6 and upcoming Mercedes-Benz MLC, in the high-end coupe SUV class. The Q8 is set to lock horns with the likes of the BMW X6, Range Rover Sport and […]
2015 Toyota Corolla RZ on sale in Australia from $22,290
Following the release of the Toyota Camry RZ earlier this year, the local arm has now introduced a sporty Corolla RZ bringing a touch of attitude to the popular hatch. Showcasing the fashionable ‘dark’ theme, the new Corolla RZ comes with around $2000 in added extras for only $1000 above […]