The lid has been lifted off the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok. This is the first major facelift for the ute since its introduction to the demanding market segment back in 2010. First up, yes, that is a V6 badge that you can see in the front grille. This is the first […]
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2016 BMW i3 update announced; 94Ah, range extended by over 100km
BMW has announced an update for its funky i3 electric city car, bringing increased battery capacity to 94 ampere hours for more driving range. The new i3 will soon be available with a 33kWh lithium-ion battery providing an NEDC range of 300km. This is significantly up on the current model’s […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport goes on sale in the US
Chevrolet has announced market details for the recently-revealed 2017 Corvette Grand Sport in the US. This is the track-focused version of the latest Corvette Stingray. Under the bonnet is a 6.2-litre LT1 V8 engine producing 343kW and 630Nm. This is capable of propelling the American muscle car from 0-60mph (97km/h) […]
2017 Porsche Panamera spotted, almost completely undisguised (video)
Porsche has been spotted out in the open test driving a number of all-new Panamera prototypes, revealing the new-look design for the first time. The all-new Panamera really will be all new. Underneath lies a fresh platform called the MSB. Sitting beneath Volkswagen’s group umbrella, the Porsche brand was assigned […]
Lamborghini to offer optional aero package for Huracan?
Not happy with the look of your new Lamborghini Huracan? Or maybe you’re not happy with the amount of downforce the body produces? Well, a solution is set to be on the way. According to reports, Lamborghini is about to introduce a special aero enhancement package for its ‘entry-level’ supercar […]
Volkswagen announces new 1.5 TSI ‘EA211 evo’ engine
Volkswagen has revealed its new 1.5-litre TSI engine, codenamed the EA211 evo, at the Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria. The engine brings a number of company and class firsts to the industry, including the introduction of a variable geometry turbocharger. This style of turbo helps to maintain boost pressure throughout […]
2017 Hyundai Elantra SR turbo revealed in South Korea
Following some leaked images last week, Hyundai has now officially unveiled the sporty Elantra SR, known as the Avante Sport in South Korea. This is the first sports-oriented Elantra to be launched, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine producing 150kW and 265Nm. The engine is lifted from the Veloster SR Turbo. […]
Ford announces new EcoBlue turbo-diesel engine family
Ford has launched its new generation of ‘EcoBlue’ diesel engines, with many benefits over the outgoing 2.2-litre Duratorq, despite a 200cc reduction in displacement. Touting 13 per cent improved fuel economy, the new 2.0-litre EcoBlue draws on the success of the EcoBoost petrol engines, with significantly less friction thanks to […]