The Nurburgring is open for another season of testing, and it looks like Chevrolet is keen to get started on honing the 2018 Corvette ZR1 at the legendary circuit. It’s believed Chevrolet is developing a new ‘LT5’ V8 engine for the next ZR1, apparently of 6.2 litres capacity. The new […]
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McLaren considering four-seat 2+2 GT car – report
McLaren is currently one of the only carmakers in the market at the moment that only offers two-seat cars. That might be about to change though. According to an Auto Express report, McLaren is considering introducing a four-seat GT model to go up against the likes of Aston Martins and […]
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI to receive 2.0-litre turbo from Golf?
We are getting excited about the next generation of supermini hot hatches; first with Ford’s announcement of a more powerful and efficient Fiesta ST, and now with news that the next Polo GTI could receive the larger 2.0-litre donk from its big brother. Auto Express reports the previous Golf GTI […]
Haval HB-03 concept joins the crossover coupe clique
Haval has wowed showgoers at the 2017 Shanghai auto show with an “expressive” new HB-03 SUV concept. Like many other companies in attendance, Haval exhibited a new crossover coupe, with electrification. The HB-03 is similar to the HB-02 shown at last year’s Beijing motor show, but with a coupe silhouette, […]
Ford adds automatic for 2017 Transit, more efficient engine
The Ford Transit is one of the world’s most popular vans and now a raft of changes for 2017 ensure it keeps that mantle. Headlining those is the availability of automatic transmission and a new 2.0-litre engine. The six-speed automatic is now available on Transit Custom and 350L variant, with […]
Jeep Yuntu concept potentially previews new 3-row-seat SUV
Jeep has revealed a new three-row-seat SUV concept at the Shanghai auto show, called the Yuntu. This becomes the largest Jeep we’ve seen in a long while, potentially hinting at a production model of the not-too-distant future. It should be said the concept probably shouldn’t be confused with the heavily […]
Hyundai takes Santa Fe across Antarctica
A Hyundai Santa Fe has completed a 30-day trip across Antarctica, with minimal modifications and a standard diesel engine. Driving the vehicle was the great grandson of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who was one of the first explorers of the frozen continent very early in the 20th century. His descendant, Patrick […]
Chery Tiggo Sport Coupe Concept says ni hao at Shanghai show
Last time Chinese brand Chery was in Australia, it left a sour taste in the mouths of many Australians with its cheap and nasty rotten fruit. This new Tiggo Sport Coupe Concept could be a good sign of things to come. The carmarker has truly come of age in its […]