Following what seems to be the trend at the moment, Volvo has confirmed it is going to introduce an all-new three-cylinder ‘Drive-E’ engine family. The ultra-economical lineup is set to help reduce the company’s overall emissions and showroom consumption average. At the moment the company’s showroom emissions average is 120g […]
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Land Rover Defender Africa Edition announced
A special Land Rover Defender Africa Edition has been announced to celebrate over 67 years of “going where no other vehicle has gone before”. Just 50 examples of the limited edition will hit the market around the world, each finished in Santorini Black with a red roof inspired by Africa. […]
Honda CR-Z available with factory supercharger kit in the US
Honda Performance Development (HPD) in the US has announced a supercharger kit for the super-efficient Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupe, providing customers with a boost in power and performance. The package is available for the 2013 and 2014 model CR-Z. It comprises of a HPD air-to-air intercooler, high-flow injectors, an […]
Volvo builds AstaZero; world’s first realistic proving ground
You’ve probably heard of proving grounds in the form of circuit-style test tracks and high-speed rings. Volvo’s idea of a proving ground is a little bit different. Introducing, AstaZero. AstaZero is the world’s first full-scale proving ground that has been set up purely to test traffic safety scenarios and accident-mitigating […]
Ford SYNC2 to debut this year, with 2015 Falcon?
Ford Australia has announced its new user interface system, called SYNC2, will debut later this year. The technology is expected to make its first appearance in the 2015 FG X Falcon and Territory, arriving in November. The SYNC interface is Ford’s concept for in-car connectivity and user interaction. It’s been […]
Vettel races Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge at Spa, sort of (video)
What better place to showcase the epic Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge than at the circuit it is named after; the famous corner at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. The unique concept is set to go into production, which is quite interesting considering it uses a Nissan GT-R engine. It seems like one […]
Joss JP1 supercar to launch in 2015, needs donations
You might remember the Joss JP1 supercar, potentially Australia’s first supercar, that was initially a concept from 1998. The Melbourne-based company is now asking the public to donate funds so it can finally put the car into production. Using crowdsourcing social media, specifically, Kickstarter, Joss is hoping to raise enough […]
2015 Corvette Stingray gets new 8-speed; quicker, more efficient
Chevrolet has released details on the updated 2015 Corvette Stingray which gets the recently-developed GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed auto transmission. The new transmission brings improvements to efficiency and performance. The eight-speed was first announced for the upcoming Z06 Corvette performance variant. It features paddle shifters for the driver, and a […]