Following a number of teasers, Volvo has now gone ahead and unveiled its new Concept 40 concepts cars, previewing an all-new small SUV, set to be called the XC40, as well as a sedan version to be called the S40. At this stage these are only concepts but they give […]
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Suzuki admits to discrepancies in fuel efficiency data
Suzuki is the next car manufacturer, in a line of many more expected, to admit to some wrong-doing when it comes to claiming its official fuel economy figures. The Japanese company was being investigated as part of regular checks under the instruction of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and […]
New Ford GT gets optional carbon fibre wheels, made in Australia
Things may be dire and grim for Australia’s car manufacturing future and, by association the component sector, but here’s a bit of good news that shows there’s still life in the latter. Geelong’s Carbon Revolution, the company that also manufactures the carbon fibre rims for the Shelby GT350R Mustang (not […]
New Tesla Roadster on the way, could be fastest Tesla yet?
Some information about a successor to Tesla’s seminal Roadster is circulating, with a company representative confirming it will be larger and quicker than the outgoing model. Tesla’s Nordic Countries manager Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen dropped hints about the next-gen Roadster during an electronics trade fair in Sweden, saying the next model, due […]
BMW 750d revealed; new quad-turbo super limo
BMW’s quad-turbocharged diesel straight six has made its debut under the hood of the new G11 7 Series. The 750d xDrive and long wheelbase 750Ld xDrive will commence European deliveries in July. With power and torque numbers you’d usually expect to see in a semi-trailer – at 294kW and 760Nm […]
Current Rolls-Royce Phantom goes out with a bang; the Zenith Collection
Rolls-Royce has unveiled a special edition lineup for its flagship Phantom models, known as the Zenith Collection. These help send off the current generation before the new model arrives. Sadly, the current Rolls-Royce Phantom is on its way out, but before the next-generation Phantom models have their day in the […]
Mitsubishi president Tetsuro Aikawa resigns following fuel economy scandal
Japanese media is reporting the resignation of Tetsuro Aikawa, Mitsubishi’s president, in the aftermath of the fuel consumption controversy that has embroiled the manufacturer. According to Nikkei Asian Review, Aikawa has fallen on his sword and will hand his position over to Osamu Masuko (below), currently Mitsubishi Motor’s CEO. Masuko […]
NCAP alarmed by some Indian cars with 0-star safety rating (video)
Global NCAP has released its latest set of Indian car safety rankings, with five models achieving an unbelievably terrible score of zero. The findings of NCAP’s Indian crash test data shows that the Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyundai Eon offer very minimal crash […]