The production of diesel engines is set to decrease significantly in the next few years, particularly in small cars, according to executives from some of the world’s biggest manufacturers. Speaking with press shortly after the unveiling of VW’s I.D. concept at the Paris Motor Show, VW chairman Herbert Diess says […]
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Volkswagen agrees US$1.2b settlement for US dealers
Volkswagen has agreed to a US$1.2-billion settlement with US dealers in the fallout of the dieselgate scandal. A settlement agreement has been filed in San Francisco’s federal court to compensate US-based dealers who claim they lost business to the tune of around $1.85 million each. While a judge is yet […]
New Jaguar XF Sportbrake confirmed for 2017
Jaguar has confirmed it will be introducing a practical Sportbrake wagon version of the new XF luxury sedan next year. Sales operation boss Andy Goss confirmed the news at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, currently underway, saying it will be offered with all-wheel drive when equipped with some diesel engines. […]
Ferrari reveals special editions for 70th anniversary
Ferrari has used the 2016 Paris Motor Show to unveil a run of special edition models with unique liveries to celebrate its 70th anniversary next year. We reported on this two weeks ago, but now we know for sure what Ferrari has in store for the F12 Berlinetta, 488 GTB […]
Renault Zoe ZE 40 unveiled at Paris Motor Show, 400km range
Shown at the 2016 Paris Motor Show for the first time, Renault’s new electric city car, the Zoe has received a substantial range upgrade, with the top ZE 40 model capable of 400km on a single charge. This is thanks to a 41kWh battery pack and is available at an […]
2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo on sale in Australia from $28,990
Hyundai Australia has finally announced the sporty SR Turbo variant of the new Elantra, bringing turbo power to the small sedan for the first time in Australia. Hyundai confirmed the variant would join the local lineup a while ago, but now it’s here. The Elantra SR Turbo comes with the […]
Potent 2017 Audi RS 3 sedan revealed at Paris motor show
Audi’s hotly-anticipated RS 3 sedan has landed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show with a ferocious exterior to match a volcanic five-cylinder powertrain. Previewed by the 2014 Clubsport Quattro concept, the RS 3 sedan uses a 294kW 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder with 480Nm at 1700-5850rpm. This is the same engine featured […]
2016 Infiniti Q50 now on sale in Australia, 298kW Red Sport confirmed
It’s been confirmed. Infiniti is introducing the awesome new VR30 twin-turbo V6 engine to the 2016 Q50 range. This makes it one of the most powerful sedans in the class. Going up against the sub-performance sports sedans like the 270kW Mercedes C 43 AMG, the 250kW Jaguar XE S, and […]