Citroen’s all-new 2017 C3 was shown yesterday in leaked photos. Now, the real thing has been officially revealed, with more details about features and powertrains. As reported yesterday, there are plenty of C4 Cactus-inspired elements inside and out, from the (optional) Airbump panels and headlight treatment, to the interior themes. […]
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Bugatti Chiron to reset production car speed record, attempt in 2018
We all knew it was going to happen, but now Bugatti has confirmed it is going to attempt the production car speed record with the new Chiron mega machine. Speaking with Autocar, Bugatti boss Wolfgang Durheimer said the team will try to lock in a new record with the Chiron, […]
Volvo’s ‘Future of Driving’ survey uncovers perceptions about autonomous cars
Volvo has been conducting some empirical that seems to point to the fact that Americans’ attitudes are changing toward autonomous driving. Volvo’s “Future of Driving” survey took into account responses from 50,000 consumers in 31 different markets around the globe, with one of the more significant findings being that “nine […]
GM patents high- and low-pressure turbo technology
General Motors has applied for a patent that details a radical new form of turbocharger technology, set to help eliminate lag and high-end tapering. The patent application was published in May this year, describing a new two-stage turbocharger unit that utilises both low and high pressure turbines for less lag […]
Mercedes-Benz patents interesting tyre water-spray technology
Automotive spies have found one of Mercedes-Benz’s latest patent applications, detailing a system that sprays water over the tyres to cool them. The application was submitted to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) a week ago, and is described by Daimler as a “vehicle with reservoir for storing a fluid […]
Maserati Levante on sale in Australia from $139,990
Are you looking to buy a luxurious large SUV? You might be interested to hear Maserati has announced its new Levante for Australia, along with pricing and specifications. The Levante is Maserati’s first ever SUV, ready to take on the increasingly popular SUV segments. It showcases a stylish body, designed […]
Aston Martin-Red Bull AM-RB 001 to debut next week
Aston Martin’s much-hyped Red bull hypercar, known as the AM-RB 001, will debut next week. On July 5, to be exact, following an exclusive preview to potential clients at the Monaco Grand Prix last month. Only clay models of the car will be shown, before it launches in 2018. Some […]
Ford GT 66 Heritage Edition announced, tribute to Le Mans win
A new special ‘66 Heritage Edition’ of the Ford GT hypercar is unleashed off its chain to commemorate the 1966 Le Mans dominance which so embedded the original GT40 Ford in folklore, when it gave Enzo Ferrari’s ego a walloping. Back then Ford managed a podium-sweeping 1-2-3 finish, with the […]