A senior Ford Europe engineer has opened up the possibility of an AWD version of the next Fiesta ST, in a candid conversation with British motoring publication, Autocar. Because the seventh-generation Fiesta uses a heavily-revised version of the outgoing model’s B3 platform, also shared with the EcoSport, the possibility of […]
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SEAT Leon Cupra update announced with AWD, boosted to 220kW
As previously suspected, Volkswagen’s Spanish arm, SEAT, was planning its most powerful model ever; the new SEAT Leon Cupra 300 with 220kW (300PS). The Leon Cupra has previously held the front-wheel drive record around the Nurburgring. The title has been jostled between it, VW, Renault and Honda in recent times. […]
Maserati hits 100,000 production milestone at AGAP plant
Maserati is celebrating the completion of its 100,000th vehicle produced at its Avv. Giovanni Agnelli Plant (AGAP) in Italy. In just three years since its opening in early 2013, Maserati hit the major milestone, with the 100,000th car being a white Quattroporte GranSport fittingly headed to the People’s Republic of […]
Polestar works its magic on new Volvo V90 Cross Country
Volvo has confirmed the new V90 Cross Country is the next model to receive the high-performance Polestar treatment. The 2017 V90 Cross Country equipped with D4, D5 and T6 engines are all set to be offered optional Polestar treatment, consisting of more power and faster gear shifts. In the most […]
Australian vehicle sales for November 2016 – Toyota on track to be best-seller
It’s that time of the month again. Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations have been released for November 2016, giving us some clues as to what cars will be the best-selling models of this year. For manufacturers and brands, it’s Toyota that stands at the top. It will very […]
2018 Holden Commodore revealed, spotted during photo shoot
The 2018 Holden NG Commodore has been scooped completely uncovered, in Sportwagon form. This Opel Insignia Sport Tourer upon which it’s based, spotted in Los Angeles, USA, by Chris Doane and initially posted on Jalopnik, is expected to be sold as the Buick Regal in the US. The 20-inch wheels […]
Real Nikola One hydrogen truck revealed with 746kW
The hydrogen and electric Nikola One freight truck has been formally revealed in production trim with an advanced fuel cell and battery system. The manufacturer claims a range of 1287-1931km, using a combination of lithium-ion batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system, which generates 746kW and 2700Nm. The truck will […]
First Honda NSX customer in Australia takes delivery
The first Australian customer has taken delivery of the all-new Honda NSX, featuring VIN 001. It was delivered through Yarra Honda in Melbourne. Allen Cheng was the first lucky customer to receive his order. Cheng was so eager to jump onto the waiting list that his order was filled even […]