A sad and tragic loss of two lives which occurred last year in the UK has been attributed to a modified exhaust system of a Ford Fiesta ST as part of aftermarket modifications. 20-year-old Tom Putt and 23 year-old Nikki Willis succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning when the gas travelled […]
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Aston Martin ‘DBX’ SUV will be full-size 5-door wagon, debuts late-2018
Aston Martin will step into the SUV market for the first time late next year, competing with the likes of the Bentley Bentayga and upcoming Lamborghini Urus. In an interview with PerformanceDrive at the Australian unveiling of the Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition in Sydney yesterday, Patrik Nilsson, Aston Martin’s […]
Tesla Model 3 to skip beta testing to ensure it meets production deadline
That Tesla has a lot riding on the upcoming Model 3 launch is a colossal understatement. Competitors, shareholders and those who have pre-ordered one are all watching closely, so the Californian company does not want a repeat of the delays that dogged the Model S and Model X launches. To […]
2017 Aston Martin Vanquish S makes Australian debut in Sydney
The stunning new Aston Martin Vanquish S made its Australian debut in Sydney yesterday, at the VIP unveiling of the Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition (report coming soon). Aston Martin says it has received unprecedented demand for the new Vanquish S, following its international debut in November last year. […]
2017 Toyota Yaris now on sale in Australia from $15,290
The 2017 Toyota Yaris is now available in Australia, with new safety features and no price increase, except for the flagship ZR. Visually, the updated model brings a new snub-nosed front end and rear lights that extend into the tailgate. This was previewed by the 2017 Toyota Yaris WRC car. […]
Mazda hybrid patents surface, rotary engine to be used?
Rotary fans have been tormented by on-again, off-again flip-flopping with intentions to bring back the revered chook-cooker from Mazda. One minute it rolls out concepts such as the Taiki, the heart-meltingly gorgeous Furai LeMans prototype with triple rotors and 340kW, and as recently as late-2015 with the RX-Vision concept. For […]
Footage emerges of Nio EP9 breaking EV Nurburgring record (video)
Ambitious Chinese EV upstart Nio broke the EV lap record for the Nurburgring Nordschleife with its EP9 supercar last year, but now in-car footage has emerged of the attempt. Having since done so at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas this year (autonomously), the EP9 managed to conquer the […]
Volkswagen to fast-track EV plans to meet emissions targets
Automotive News reports that Volkswagen is doubling down on efforts to bring all of its electric MEB cars to market sooner than expected to meet increasingly tight worldwide emissions regulations. That means targets for its MEB platform are being moved forward to ensure the company’s fleet average meets the 95g/km […]