The Tesla Model S may be the next addition to the Los Angeles Police Department’s fleet, according to reports. Just months ago the LAPD said the Model S was too expensive to be considered as an option for its patrol cars. Now though, it seems things have pivoted, accepting two […]
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NSW Police gets Audi S7 Sportback to support community
The NSW Police Force has taken delivery of a brand-new Audi S7 Sportback, set for use largely for public relations and community events. Delivery of the 331kW/550Nm monster comes as part of a 12-month loan program from Audi Australia, shortly after an equally-impressive Audi RS 4 Avant finished its duties […]
Ram 1200 ute announced for Middle East, rebadged Triton
The pickup ute sector is becoming a beehive of platform-sharing and badge engineering the world over. For example; the new Ram 1200 Truck, also known as a Mitsubishi Triton. The Nissan Navara has spawned the Renault Alaskan and a Mercedes-Benz product to be unveiled later this month. Mazda’s BT-50 successor […]
WRC-inspired Toyota Yaris hot hatch planned – report
Toyota is reportedly considering a flaming hot Yaris to capitalise on its 2017 World Rally Championship contender which was unveiled at Paris last month. A report from Auto Express says the move would make sense to translate the enthusiasm of the racing car to a road-going version. Toyota’s Euro boss, […]
Honda WR-V compact SUV previewed
Honda is circulating a rendering of an upcoming small crossover it plans to reveal at the Sao Paolo International Motor Show on November 8. Slotting below the HR-V, the WR-V utilises the basic body of the Jazz, with a more off-road oriented appearance. The front end features heavier sculpting, while […]
2018 Jeep Wagoneer & Wrangler partially revealed
A vertiable treasure trove of future Jeeps has leaked onto the internet, after a dealer presentation was covertly snapped on a smart phone. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Grand Wagoneer flagship sit alongside the new Compass, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and baby, Italian-made Renegade. The first two are what […]
Recent Tesla Model 3 orders to be delivered from mid-2018
Tesla has revealed a timeline for when new orders of its Model 3 sedan will be delivered, prompting some publications to report a delay in production which in turn sent Tesla’s stock price tumbling overnight. The Californian EV manufacturer took to its website announcing that new orders of the Model […]
Volkswagen Canada under investigation over dieselgate
Volkswagen’s legal woes continue. Its Canadian arm is being investigated by Canadian environment authorities in regards to violations of the countries’ environmental protection act. Environment and Climate Change Canada spokesperson Malanie Quesnel has confirmed that the ECCC is “actively investigating” several Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi vehicles with a diesel powertrain, […]