Volkswagen has revealed the 2014 Scirocco facelift ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut in March. The new model comes with styling tweaks and minor boosts in power across the range. In Australia, the Scirocco is only available in top-spec R form. We receive a 188kW tune while overseas markets […]
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Diesel & 4-cylinder engines could soon sound like V8s
A French company called Faurecia SA could be about to revolutionise the way small-capacity and diesel engines sound through the development of a special exhaust-mounted amplifier and speaker system. Yep, speakers in the exhaust. It sounds kind of gimmicky, however, it could be the answer for many car enthusiasts that […]
New Bugatti not coming until Veyron is sold out
It seems Bugatti won’t be introducing another model – a Veyron successor – until all of the current Veyrons are sold. Although all coupes have been spoken for, it’s the convertible Grand Sport versions that are sitting and waiting. Launched back in 2006, the Veyron is a limited edition hypercar, […]
Ford SUV sales pushing company growth
The growing popularity of SUV-style vehicles, particularly compact ones, is having a beneficial effect on Ford sales. The US-based company saw its biggest increases last year with sales of the Kuga and the new EcoSport. Despite F Series trucks in the US continuing to dominate local sales, the Ford Kuga […]
Lexus tops 2014 JD Power Dependability Study, again
Lexus has done it again, topping the coveted J.D. Power US Vehicle Dependability Study. This is the third year in a row the Japanese carmaker has picked up the crown. The study this year included data collected from 41,000 participants who own a vehicle built in 2011. The survey looks […]
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer revealed, first ever FWD BMW
BMW has revealed the all-new 2 Series Active Tourer. This is the company’s first-ever front-wheel drive model, debuting the company’s 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Introduced as an extension to the 2 Series range, which is the two-door version of the 1 Series, the Active Tourer is presented as a compact MPV. […]
991 Porsche 911 GT3 RS to offer huge downforce, PDK only
Porsche is set to introduce the cracking new Porsche 911 GT3 RS later this year. And if the already-mind-blowing regular 991 GT3 is anything to go by, the RS will be out of this world. The German sports car manufacturer is apparently well into the testing stages of the new […]
2015 Audi A5 to shed around 90kg – report
Some details are starting to come through on the next-gen 2015 Audi A5, with reports suggesting it will go on a major weight loss program to help improve fuel economy. All carmakers are constantly striving to achieve better economy with each and every new model that they bring out. For […]