Tesla has raised the bar once again with the next phase of the Model S and Model X, introducing the P100D package. First thing is first, in Model S form the P100D becomes the quickest-ever production sedan across 0-100km/h. It’s able to stop the clock in just 2.7 seconds with […]
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Next-gen Rolls-Royce Phantom spotted, towing in Spain (video)
Rolls-Royce’s second-generation Phantom has been caught doing the rounds in sunny Spain, towing a weighty cargo trailer to test its torque and torsional rigidity. Rolls has already released teaser images showing the artisans of Goodwood meticulously testing panel gaps of an aluminium-bodied prototype, and even released an image of a […]
Mitsubishi confirms fully electric small SUV by 2020
In a recent visit to South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, Mitsubishi and its CEO Osamu Masuko let slip that an “affordable, all-electric mini SUV with zero emissions” with an expected range of 400km will be joining the lineup by 2019-2020. Although Mitsubishi has a solid record of eco vehicles, with the […]
EVs could soon adopt clever new lithium-metal battery tech
A group of researchers in the US have revealed a radical new rechargeable lithium-ion battery concept that is twice as efficient as current, equivalent batteries. SolidEnergy Systems is behind the development, with a design said to double the capacity of current lithium-ion batteries while offering an identical lifespan. It’s apparently […]
1400hp Inferno supercar to go into production soon
The nearly AU$3-million Inferno is only months away from production, according to executives at the company. It goes without saying; the wider automotive world was somewhat cynical of the Inferno making it to production when it first broke the veil last year. Now though, Manuel Llaguno, Inferno’s marketing director, says […]
Next Audi A1 to go more premium, adopt MQB platform – report
Audi is set to spruce up the next-generation A1 with an air of sophistication, more space, new engines and more tech when it arrives in 2018, according to a British report. The news comes at a fiercely competitive time for Audi, as the MINI Cooper, Citroen DS 3, Ford Fiesta […]
2018 BMW X3 G01 spotted, M Performance M40i? (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving an interesting prototype version of the next-gen, 2018 X3, known as the G01. And all signs suggest this could be the new M Performance variant. The current-gen, F25 X3 has been on sale in basically the same form now since 2010 (with a facelift […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute confirmed for production- report
Hyundai’s American CEO Dave Zuchowski has confirmed to Motor Trend that the Santa Cruz shown at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show has been green-lit for production in the USA. Tipped to go into production in the latter half of 2018, and enter as 2019 model year, the Santa Cruz is […]