Following the release of the new Vitara S Turbo, Suzuki Australia has now confirmed another powertrain is joining the lineup; the RT-X Diesel. The new Vitara RT-X Diesel features a 1.6-litre turbo DDiS (direct injection) four-cylinder, producing 88kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It might only sit in the […]
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Ford Mustang, Camaro, Dodge Challenger fall short in IIHS safety test
The latest round of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety data is in, and the results aren’t good for a particular handful of American muscle cars. The IIHS recently pitted the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger against each other in a crash test, with none of the trio able […]
Google patents sticky bonnet for passenger safety
Google may well have one of the most obscure automotive patents in existence, following the discovery of a recently approved application. Initially submitted on November 12, 2014, the remarkable safety innovation was invented by Google employees Alex Khaykin and Daniel Lynn Larner, and received patent approval on the May 17. […]
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 spotted, insane speed & noise (video)
Chevrolet has been spotted test driving prototype versions of the new 2017 Camaro ZL1 at the Nurburgring, really pushing the new car to the limits. Not to be confused with the Camaro Z/28, the ZL1 sits at the top of the rankings in terms of performance track-ready machines. Under the […]
2016 BMW 4 Series on sale in Australia from $68,900, 440i added
The updated 2016 BMW 4 Series has landed in Australia, with improved economy for the entry variants and a new range-topping 440i adding more power. BMW initially revealed the updates earlier this year but now the Aussie details have been confirmed. Locals are treated to the new 420i and its […]
Fiat Chrysler sales ban threat in Germany, share price drops
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles shares have taken a tumble following the release of a report claiming it may be unable to sell cars in Germany due to emissions cheating. German Newspaper Bild reported Fiat Chrysler would be ineligible to sell cars in Germany if evidence of emissions foul-play is discovered by […]
Hottest-ever Renault Clio R.S. leaked, new ‘250’ version?
Photos have emerged of what could be Renault’s hottest Clio R.S. to date, ready to take on the nameplate ‘R.S. 250’. The photos were first posted by French automotive site TheAutomobilist, claiming to have the photos and details of a new special edition Clio R.S., complete with a claimed 186kW […]
BMW 2002 Hommage concept pays tribute to original 2002 turbo
BMW has unveiled a stunning new concept car paying tribute to the iconic BMW 02 Series’ 50th birthday. It’s called the 2002 Hommage. The 2002 Hommage concept was unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and it’s a futuristic look to the past, celebrating Europe’s first turbocharged series-produced vehicle. The […]