It seems Mazda is about to introduce its new 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine for the CX-5 mid-size SUV. Well, if a California Air Resources Board document is anything to go by. The document shows testing of 2019 model CX-9 and CX-5 specs, with the codes pointing to a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol […]
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Porsche buys 10% stake in Rimac, forges “development partnership”
It’s a match made in heaven. Porsche has decided to team up with Croatian electric vehicle specialist, Rimac, acquiring a minority stake of 10 per cent. Rimac, makers of the mental Rimac One and C_Two (pictured above), the latter of which features a quad-motor electric powertrain that produces a whooping […]
2019 Volvo S60 revealed, topped by T8 Polestar Engineered
Volvo Cars has unveiled the all-new 2019 Volvo S60 overnight, revealing its fresh new look and confirming a range of petrol engine options and advanced safety features. The new S60 builds on the from the new V60 wagon, revealed earlier this year. You’ll spot the latest design philosophy that has […]
2019 Kia Optima on sale in Australia, prices reduced
Following the overseas reveal of the 2019 Kia Optima, Kia Australia has now introduced the facelift with some local changes, giving it “renewed relevance”. The sedan market is one of the fastest-declining segments in Australia. In the ‘medium below $60k’ class, where the Optima competes with the likes of the […]
Bentley hunting production SUV record at Pikes Peak with Bentayga W12
Bentley, of all carmakers, is planning to attack the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event this year, as previously announced. And now it’s ready to roar. What car will it use? The mighty Bentayga super-luxury SUV of course. While not really known for its high-speed, hill-climbing agility, the Bentayga is […]
2019 Volvo S60 previewed one last time, debuts tonight
Volvo has sent out one last teaser of the 2019 Volvo S60 sedan ahead of its full reveal in less than 24 hours. The latest teaser gives us a decent look at the suave front end and headlights. It is a little bit pointless of Volvo releasing all of these […]
Ford & Volkswagen announce strategic alliance
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG have announced they have signed into a Memorandum of Understanding agreement that will see the two pair up to strengthen each other. The two companies are “exploring potential projects across a number of areas”, a press release says. Specifically, it says it is looking […]
Toyota supercar confirmed, inspired by GR Super Sport concept
Toyota is planning a supercar. Yes, that’s right. A Toyota supercar. It’ll be inspired by the GR Super Sport Concept, which was shown to the public at the Le Mans endurance motorsport event over the weekend. Incidentally, Toyota took out its first-ever win at this year’s 24 hours of Le […]