Audi has announced the production of its upcoming Q2 compact SUV has begun in Germany, with Australian deliveries confirmed for the first quarter of 2017. Local prices are yet to be announced. The all-new Q2 was unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and thankfully, those interested won’t have to […]
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Chris Evans quits Top Gear following ratings drop
Chris Evans will not be joining the cast for the next season of the rehashed Top Gear BBC TV show, he revealed in a series of Tweets last night. Since the debut of season 23, Evans has stood out as the most controversial of the six new hosts. He is […]
Australians not swayed by VW dieselgate, strong demand for new Tiguan
Volkswagen Australia has issued a statement highlighting a strong sales effort for its key models in June, particularly the Amarok, despite the recent recall and diesel scandal. Volkswagen’s local arm sold 5913 units in the month of June, 2016, the company says, hindered by a lack of availability for its […]
Next Aston Martin V8 Vantage getting AMG 4.0TT? (video)
Following in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the DB11, the next-gen Aston Martin V8 Vantage is set to switch from a naturally aspirated motor to a turbocharged unit. Specifically, the next-gen Vantage is expected to be the first recipient of Aston and Mercedes-AMG’s partnership plan. Word has it AMG […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
The upcoming 2016 Mazda CX-9 seven-seat SUV has just received the full five-star safety rating in ANCAP’s latest round of crash tests. Mazda Australia is yet to launch the new CX-9, however, in preparation for its local market entry the safety experts are making sure the new model is as […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets new shifter, electric steering, stop-start
Details of the MY16-MY2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have been revealed for the UK market, and the changes are likely to make their way to Australia very soon. The last we heard the current, MY15 Grand Cherokee was going to be around in Australia until October. But with the announcement of […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette C8 could be mid-engined, offered in RHD?
Rumours of a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette are spreading once again. This time the rumours are supported by a pretty convincing prototype. International media are reporting a bunch of spy images that have been taken at GM’s Milford proving ground in the US, showing a prototype with a peculiar rear section […]
Next-gen Opel Insignia spotted, 2018 Commodore? (video)
Prototypes for the next-generation Opel Insignia have been spotted in Germany, along side a mysterious prototype Astra wagon. The significance of the new Insignia simply cannot be overstated. Not only is it the technical flagship and largest European offering for Opel, but it will also serve as the basis for […]