Chevrolet has taken the wraps of the model year 2017 Colorado for the US market. It introduces an “all-new” V6 engine and eight-speed auto combo. Not to be confused with our local Holden Colorado, the Chevy version is slightly larger although based on the same GMT 700 platform. It’s regarded […]
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Hyundai i30 N hot hatch spotted with new front end (video)
Hyundai has been spotted testing its i30 N performance hot hatch at the Nurburgring once again, this time showing more detail including a new front end. Prototypes have been spotted during development at the iconic Nordschleife for a while now, this time with less camouflage which has given away a […]
Oepl ‘Ampera-e’ to hit Europe as re-badged Chev Bolt
GM’s European subsidiary, Opel, will get its own version of the Tesla Model 3-rivalling Chevrolet Bolt (pictured) as a captive import, set to be announced at the Paris Motor Show next month. The slightly restyled car will be badged Ampera-e, continuing the nameplate used for the European version of the […]
Renault Clio RS16 to go into production, Clio V6 successor?
Renault looks set to announce a limited run version of the Clio R.S. 16 at the Paris Motor Show next month, which could make it one of the most hardcore hot hatches ever produced. The news comes out of France from French publication, Caradisiac. Production is said to be limited […]
Infiniti Q30 now on sale in Australia from $38,900
Infiniti’s entry-level Q30 hatch has launched in Australia, with pricing, specs and equipment all confirmed. Three engines are available. Opening the range is the $38,900 Q30 GT with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine of 115kW and 250Nm. Moving up, the Sports and Sports Premium models are available with either a 2.0-litre […]
Holden Trailblazer accidentally revealed with ANCAP result
The new Holden Trailblazer has been inadvertently revealed on ANCAP’s website, showing the Holden-badged Colorado 7 successor for the first time. The image was shown on the ANCAP website briefly before being replaced by a generic Holden logo. News of the Trailblazer receiving a five-star ANCAP safety rating is of […]
McLaren P1 LM to attempt Nurburgring lap record
The company responsible for the McLaren P1 LM, Lanzante, says it is eyeing-off a Nurburgring lap record by the end of the year as it fine-tunes the road-legal GTR package. Lanzante boss, Dean Lanzante, has said he and his team are preparing a car to tackle the Nordschleife to finalise its […]
Lexus IS sedan passes 1 million production milestone
Lexus is today celebrating a major milestone for its IS model, having produced 1 million units since its inception just under two decades ago. Lexus penned the IS during the 90s in response to ever-growing sales of European mid-size executive sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes […]