Lexus Australia has announced updates for the GS F and RC F V8 sports cars, adding its latest adaptive variable suspension technology. Also called AVS, the system uses an on-board computer to constantly monitor and control the damping force at each wheel, and adjust according to the conditions and driver-selected […]
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Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV revealed, on sale 2018
As suspected, Jaguar was indeed planning an electric SUV concept for the Los Angeles auto show. And here it is. It’s called the I-PACE. Firstly, Jaguar has confirmed a production I-PACE will hit the market in 2018, which is very exciting news as it will come in as the brand’s […]
Tesla Model 3 battery 30% more energy efficient than Model S
Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 sedan could be packaged with a battery pack up to thirty per cent more efficient than the battery pack powering the current Model S. While Tesla is yet to officially announce many of the technical specifications for the Model 3’s componentry, Jeff Evanson, vice president of […]
Volkswagen reveals sporty Passat GT concept for LA show
Volkswagen has confirmed it is bringing a spiced-up Passat GT Concept to the Los Angeles motor show this year, adding a bit of spice to the otherwise conservative sedan. The Passat GT is the product of Volkswagen’s American operations, and takes its underpinnings from an older generation Passat, sold mostly […]
VW admits Audi transmission could give incorrect emissions data
Volkswagen subsidiary Audi has confirmed that recently discovered software installed in the transmission of some of its vehicles can in fact manipulate emissions results. Last week we heard news on revelations from German publication Bild am Sonntag that claimed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) had discovered prohibited software within […]
Jaguar previews new concept for LA show, ‘E-PACE’ electric SUV?
An all-new concept from Jaguar will be unveiled at the upcoming LA auto show, the company has confirmed. It should give us some insight into its future product plans. Jaguar released this short teaser clip on its Twitter page, showing a 007-like movie intro with puzzling shapes and forever-zooming. We […]
Bentley Mulsanne transport offered to Qatar A380 passengers in Sydney
Qatar Airways has partnered up with Bentley Sydney and Royale Limousines to provide the ultimate in luxury chauffeuring to celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’s first A380 service in Sydney. This pampering service will be available for a limited time only. Two Bentley Mulsannes will be offered for transporting first- […]
Maybach to debut new S 650 cabriolet at LA show
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will be unveiling an all-new convertible Maybach at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month, based on the S-Class cabrio. So far only this teaser video has been released but it does give us a pretty good look at both the exterior and interior. And […]