Just like the next-generation Volkswagen Phaeton which has gone back to the drawing board as an EV-only car, the Aston Martin Rapide is set to join it in exclusively powering its wheels with electrons. Aston CEO Dr Andy Palmer told Motoring: “So obviously there’s a platform for the electric Rapide, […]
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Jaguar Land Rover files a heap of trademark applications; P-Type, T-Type, XJS
Indian-owned British automaker Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly filed for a number of trademarks that could point to the names of interesting future models. Some of those trademarks include past names, such as ‘XJS’, recalling the company’s flagship coupe from 1976-1996. Others include C-XE, iXE, diXE, XEdi, XEi, CXF, CXJ, […]
Hyundai Australia announces Santa Fe Active X variant with V6 petrol
Hyundai Australia is adding a new variant to the Santa Fe range, called the Active X. It features the keep-for-special-editions-only V6 petrol engine. The seven-seat Santa Fe is primarily available with a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing 147kW and 440Nm, and a 2.4 petrol developing 138kW and 241Nm. However, every now […]
2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 update on sale in Australia in June
The facelifted 2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk ‘7.5’ arrives in Australian showrooms from June, with the brand today detailing powertrain and equipment highlights. Prices are yet to come, but highlights include the deletion of the 92kW TSI, with the base engine now the 110kW and 250Nm 1.4-litre. This is a small […]
2017 Honda Civic on sale in Australia from $22,390
Honda’s all-new 2017 Civic hatch lobs here in May, with pricing very close to the sedan version that went on sale last year. Now that the two cars have been aligned stylistically, the Civic hatch is able to be manufactured in Thailand, unlike the UK-only sourced predecessor. Like the sedan, […]
2019 BMW X3 M to debut ‘S58’ 3.0 turbo engine – report
It’s no secret BMW is working on the next-gen ‘G01’ BMW X3, and it’s also pretty much confirmed there will be a high-performance M version this time around. Some news is now trickling through regarding the potential engine for the X3 M. According to an Autoevolution report, BMW engineers are […]
Lexus GS could be axed after current generation – rumour
The Lexus GS, a BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivalling rear-drive sedan, is a car we’re quite fond of here at PD, but apparently Toyota is dangling the axe. Lexus Enthusiast blog reports that Japanese magazine MAG-X has a story from an inside source saying the current generation will […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 prototype spotted at Laguna Seca (video)
A video has surfaced showing what is believed to be some 2018 Chevrolet C7 Corvette ZR1 prototypes at Laguna Seca, which is expected to be the current generation’s front-engined swansong. In addition to a Camaro ZL1, the prototype Corvette is heavily disguised, brandishing a massive rear wing and far more aggressive […]