The new Ford Escape will join the Australian lineup in 2017, coming in as the replacement for the current Kuga as part of Ford’s global naming structure. Ford Australia confirms the new model will be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine producing 134kW and 240Nm (110kW when equipped with […]
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Lexus RX 200t now available in F Sport & Sports Luxury form
Lexus Australia is expanding the RX lineup, introducing F Sport and Sports Luxury derivatives of the 200t model. The 200t has, up until now, only been available in the base Luxury trim level. Bringing in the F Sport and Sports Luxury pack to the RX 200t gives buyers more variety […]
German transport ministry calls for Tesla to withdraw ‘autopilot’ advertising
Germany’s federal transport ministry has asked Tesla to halt marketing its autonomous driving technology as ‘Autopilot’, saying the name is misleading to the public. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has issued a statement saying the ‘Autopilot’ name insinuates the driver’s attention is not necessary. Alexander Dobrindt, a spokesperson for […]
MINI ready to launch its first plug-in hybrid, based on Countryman
Executives at MINI have previewed advances in the realm of plug-in hybrid technology, with the first hybrid model from MINI getting ready to enter the lineup in the near future. MINI says the “series development process for this car has almost been completed”. The new variant will feature a combustion […]
SUV design could be phased out when Level 5 automation arrives?
If you’ve ever wondered when the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) phenomenon is going to end, Volkswagen’s head designer has some light to shed on the matter. In an interview with Auto Express, Klaus Bischoff, Volkswagen design boss, said once autonomous vehicles reach level 5 capability – whereby there is no […]
Engine downsizing trend to flip, larger engines more efficient in real world – report
Reuters is reporting that the trend of downsizing and turbocharging engines is about to come to an end, to meet new, more realistic fuel consumption and emissions testing in the wake of Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal. According to the publication, Volkswagen, Renault and General Motors are among three manufacturers who plan […]
2016 Volkswagen Polo ‘beats’ edition on sale in Australia from $21,990
Volkswagen Australia has announced the addition of a Polo ‘beats’ special edition to its lineup, now on sale for a $2000 premium over the regular 81TSI on which it’s based. If you’ve ever wanted to lose your hearing permanently from a VW Polo’s sound system, this may be your best […]
Last Ford Falcons sold at auction, Sprint fetches over $120,000
The final Ford Falcon FG X models have been sold at auction, with the highest bid going to the XR6 Sprint special edition. Ford’s last-ever Falcon models rolled off the production line last week. Although the actual last models won’t be sold at all instead going to a museum, the […]