An unlucky Swiss driver has discovered that Tesla’s Autopilot system isn’t completely free of flaws, and that you shouldn’t rely on the system entirely and not pay attention. The driver’s dash-cam recorded a low-speed rear-ending incident, while the vehicle’s Autopilot system was operating the Tesla Model S’ systems. Footage of […]
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Major Mercedes engine revamp coming, particulate filters for petrol
Daimler has announced an investment plan of €3 billion into developing Europe’s most efficient engines, with the aim to reduce NOx emissions and even introduce particular filters for petrol units. With its latest batch of diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to produce engines that are compliant of the […]
2016 Toyota Camry on sale in Australia from $26,490
Toyota has announced some light revisions for the 2016 Camry. Despite Australian production coming to an end in the next 18 months, Camry continues to sell very strongly, ruling the medium car sector at a 40.6 per cent market share year-to-date. Headlining the changes are standard ISOFIX child restraint mountings […]
BMW M6 Celebration Edition announced in Japan
BMW is launching a special M6 ‘Celebration Edition’ in Japan as part of BMW’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Just 13 examples are being made. Under the bonnet the M6 gets the high-boost version of the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, churning out 441kW of power (up from 412kW). This is the same tune […]
Video: Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 spotted, most potent SUV in the class
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming GLC 63 AMG performance SUV, belting out some nice V8 noises. The GLC is Mercedes’s latest C-Class-sized SUV. With the AMG version, it’s set to become the first proper performance SUV in the segment – the only rival […]
BMW M3 30 Jahre edition celebrates M3 30th birthday
Remember the BMW M5 30 Jahre limited edition? BMW M has just announced a similar limited-run version of the M3 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. BMW M’s first production passenger car was the M5 based on the 5 Series, launched back in 1984. It was soon followed up by the […]
Subaru Levorg STI Sport revealed as new hotted up wagon
Remember the Subaru Levorg STI development promo from a few weeks ago? Subaru has now revealed the new beast in all its glory. The Subaru Levorg essentially brings back the idea of the WRX wagon. It’s based on the same platform and features a similar interior. So then, as you […]
Peugeot L500 R concept celebrates 1916 Indianapolis 500 victory
Peugeot has shown an outrageous and futuristic concept dubbed the L500 R Hybrid, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French lion’s 1916 Indianapolis 500 victory. Finished in the same blue colour as the race-winning L45 of a century ago, the concept features a jet-fighter inspired interior with two holographic […]