Some more spy images showing the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF have hit the web, showing more details of the electric hatch. Coincidentally, some specs have been found as well through an online configurator. Firstly, the images, which appeared on Twitter recently. They show early examples sitting in a holding lot […]
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2018 Skoda Octavia RS now on sale, RS 245 coming in November
The MY2018 Skoda Octavia RS is now on sale in Australia, bringing an updated design to the VW MQB-based mid-sizer, powered by grunty petrol and diesel engine options. Skoda has implemented Volkswagen’s higher-output 2.0-litre turbo-petrol for the new model, which develops 169kW and 350Nm. This is through either a six-speed […]
2017 Renault Koleos diesel now on sale in Australia
Renault Australia is increasing the appeal of its latest Koleos SUV range, with the introduction of the new diesel variant. This joins the otherwise-sole 2.5-litre petrol option. The Koleos diesel is available as one variant in Australia, using a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder that’s hooked up to an all-wheel drive system. […]
Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition petrol coming in 2019
Details of Mazda’s next-gen controlled compression ignition (CCI) engine have been revealed, as part of its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 long-term plan. This new type of spark-less engine will debut with the next-gen Mazda3 in 2019. Firstly, Mazda is claiming the new engine configuration can, in the case of the Mazda3 […]
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport interior confirms manual, 1.0T suspected
Some more teaser images of the 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport have been released in the lead up to the new micro hot hatch’s debut at the Frankfurt show next month. Along with the image released last week, Suzuki has this time provided some detail shots of the rear diffuser and […]
Mercedes-AMG ‘53’ models on the way, using M256 inline six
If you’re a performance car enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of Mercedes-AMG’s range of 45 and 63 cars. What’s next? There’s news Merc will soon launch a range of ‘53’ cars. It’s understood the new designation will debut on the upcoming CLS, as the CLS 53 AMG. This is expected to […]
Toyota & Mazda sign partnership; co-develop EVs, produce vehicles in US
Toyota and Mazda are teaming up to co-develop future mobility and electric vehicle technology, and will establish a production plant that will allow both companies to produce vehicles in the US. This has been two years in the making, but now the two have signed into a business and capital […]
EPA reveals Tesla Model 3 power output & kerb weight
The Tesla Model 3 is now in production and deliveries have commenced, so you’d expect all specs to be revealed? Not so. Up until now the electric motor’s power and output, along with kerb weight details have been unknown. A document – uncovered by InsideEVs – from the Environmental Protection […]