BMW has revealed a mild update for the 4 Series, bringing a higher level of standard technology along with some cosmetic tweaks inside and out. Available in two-door coupe and convertible, and four-door coupe form, the 4 Series has become a successful successor to the 3 Series two-door models. During […]
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Volkswagen’s 8 ‘New Energy Vehicles’ for China leaked
A leaked document published in a Forbes report from a product presentation has highlighted Volkswagen’s plans to introduce eight ‘New Energy Vehicles’ to the Chinese market, which range from electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids to hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. As every major international carmarker in China must team up with […]
Bentley planning plug-in hybrid powertrain for all models
Bentley CEO Wolfgang Durheimer has confirmed that the Crewe-based ultra-luxury car manufacturer will be rolling out plug-in hybrid variants of every car in its portfolio. According to an Automotive News report, the first car to receive the powertrain will be the Bentayga SUV in 2018. It already holds the title […]
Infiniti to introduce sporty EV by 2020 – report
By the end of the decade, Nissan’s luxury arm, Infiniti, will grow the increasing number of luxury brands to jump on the EV bandwagon. Due around 2020, Infiniti’s electric vehicle is set to encompass the luxurious attributes Infiniti is trying to instill in its vehicles, which means it will likely […]
Mazda to introduce new HCCI engine tech, no spark plugs
According to Japanese news outlet Nikkei, Mazda’s next-generation SkyActiv engiens will incorporate Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition. And the first candidate is set to be the next Mazda3 due in late 2018. If true, this would be a revolutionary development in the history of the four-stroke engine, surpassing that of Infiniti’s […]
2017 Suzuki Ignis now on sale in Australia from $15,990
The all-new, Japanese-made 2017 Suzuki Ignis has landed in Australia, bringing funky styling, a can-do SUV attitude toward urban motoring, and a fashionable array of customisation options to the compact car segment. Suzuki Australia is offering the new Ignis in two variant levels; the GL and GLX. Both come with […]
Dodge confirms Challenger SRT Demon, more potent than Hellcat (video)
You’ve probably heard of the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat muscle cars, with their monstrous 527kW V8. Well, it seems Dodge is about to introduce an even more devilish version, called the Demon. In a recent statement the company confirmed it will unveil a new Challenger SRT Demon prior […]
All-new Toyota Yaris hot hatch road car revealed
Toyota has confirmed it will be unveiling its first-ever Yaris-based hot hatch road car to the public at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Japanese company doesn’t currently offer a hot hatch in any segment, including the popular Corolla/Golf class. However, it does of course present the 86 […]