The new four-eyed facelift for the 2017 Skoda Octavia has a few technological tricks up its sleeve, including a sophisticated infotainment system called Skoda Connect. If your commute frequently involves painful traffic, then you’ll love some of the features included, such as Online Traffic Information that gives viewers a real-time […]
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2017 Mitsubishi Triton update now on sale in Australia
Some revisions have been made to the Mitsubishi Triton ute for the 2017 model year update, with added technology and safety for most variants. All 2017 model pick-up models (body tray) come with a reversing camera as standard, along with a rear step bumper bar for the GLX double cab. […]
BMW HoloActive Touch previews the interface of the future
BMW is previewing a dash interface of the future at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with the HoloActive Touch concept. Looking like the complex innards of a futuristic spaceship, the HoloActive Touch concept is described by BMW as an innovative interface between the driver and vehicle, acting […]
Jaguar F-PACE ‘Designer Edition’ created by Ian Callum for charity
Jaguar’s design boss Ian Callum has helped put together a unique F-PACE for charity, raising £102,500 at the annual Ben Ball. The F-PACE is described as the ‘Director’s Cut’ by head designer Ian Callum. It features a range of bespoke highlights, some of which are not available on showroom models […]
McLaren hits 10,000 production milestone, on track for record year
McLaren has just signed off production on its 10,000th vehicle at its manufacturing facility in Woking, England. The milestone gives us some idea of the rapid growth in sales the company is experiencing. It took McLaren 3.5 years to reach 5000th units built, and just under two years to hit […]
Next Mercedes-Benz SL to be based on AMG GT – report
Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation SL roadster will reportedly be a radical departure from the current model, which has traditionally been derived from the S-Class or E-Class of the day. Instead of being based on the big sedans, the next SL is set to borrow the Mercedes-AMG GT’s underpinnings for a far lighter […]
At least 3 Holden Commodore limited editions confirmed
Following confirmation from Holden earlier this year regarding the launch of Commodore limited editions, GM’s local arm has now provided some more insight with a special web page. The web page (click here) confirms three different special editions are going to be on offer. These are thought to be some […]
New Volkswagen Microbus EV in the works – report
Hippies, surfers and fans of classic German vans alike rejoice as Volkswagen is set to revive the old Microbus, only in electric form. According to an Autocar report, the new Microbus is one of many favourable choices that could showcase VW’s MEB electric car platform. The first candidate is obviously […]