Three decades ago the Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole was Lambo’s first foray into the world of carbon fibre, something that would underpin the Italian manufacturer’s values significantly more than it probably expected. Since the introduction of the Countach QV, every model to roll of of the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory has used […]
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Entry Audi R8 to feature Porsche 2.9L TT V6 – report
Audi will soon introduce a new entry point V6 option for its R8 supercar, with speak of Porsche’s twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 making its way into the engine compartment. According to an Autocar report, the all-new powertrain that debuted with Porsche’s latest iteration of the Panamera will soon make its way […]
Next-gen Jeep Compass spotted during photo shoot
An image of the next-generation, 2017 Jeep Compass has surfaced online, giving us our first look at small SUV before its expected debut at the LA auto show in November. As previously reported the next Compass will come in as a replacement for both the current Compass and the Patriot, […]
2017 Kia Rio revealed, gets new 1.0L turbo
More photos and comprehensive details about Kia’s crucial all-new Rio have arrived and they speak of a car which has matured into a more premium, cohesive product than its predecessor. The new body was styled collaboratively in Germany and California with sign-off and input from the mothership base in Namyang, […]
Volkswagen confirms EV concept for Paris, teasers included
Volkswagen has teased the harbinger of its new era, one that will propel it away from the smoggy cloud that has so dogged it in recent times. Scheduled to debut at the Paris Motor Show, the concept previews a production car scheduled for 2019, on VW’s new electric architecture (MEB). […]
Volkswagen previews US-bound Teramont large SUV (video)
Volkswagen has released a short teaser clip confirming some details of its upcoming Teramont SUV, set to debut in the US 2017. Most importantly, VW has confirmed engine options for the “mid-size” SUV – known as a large SUV in Australia – with the option of a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder […]
Proterra Catalyst E2 is a 660kWh EV bus with 560km range
US company Proterra has released details of a radical new electric bus design, largely constructed from carbon fibre and powered by a 660kWh battery pack. What could genuinely turn out to be the future of buses, the Catalyst E2 prototype has a claimed range of 563km in real-world driving conditions, […]
Ferrari planning 350 70th anniversary special editions
Ferrari is said to be planning a range of special edition models to celebrate its 70th birthday next year, covering most models. In classic Ferrari fashion, units will be limited to 70 examples for each of the five models it is said to be planning, including special editions of the 488 […]