Volkswagen has unveiled a new concept SUV at the Beijing motor show, called the T-Prime GTE. It’s set to give us some idea of the future design direction of the next Touareg large SUV. The company says the T-Prime is a “cutting-edge premium class SUV”, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain […]
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2017 Lexus IS facelift revealed at Beijing motor show
The facelifted, 2017 Lexus IS sedan has been unveiled at the Beijing motor show, bringing updated exterior styling and some revisions to the interior. At the front Lexus designers have applied a new fascia to the IS, with new headlights, larger air intakes, and a revised spindle grille with a […]
2017 Audi TT RS revealed, most powerful ever with new 2.5T
Audi has unveiled the next-gen, 2017 Audi TT RS coupe and roadster just ahead of its public debut at the Beijing motor show. As expected, the new model is the most powerful version yet. It features a 2.5-litre TFSI turbocharged five-cylinder engine. The engine isn’t carried over from the predecessor. […]
Nissan Micra, Pulsar hatch dropped from Australian lineup, Y61 Patrol ends
After failing to really make their mark in respective segments, the Nissan Micra and Pulsar hatch have been dropped from the Australian lineup. Production of the Y61 Patrol for Australia has also officially come to an end. The Micra nameplate does possess some level of heritage, locally, but the […]
Volkswagen reaches agreement with US authorities over dieselgate
Following unsuccessful attempts, Volkswagen and the US Department of Justice have reached an agreement on resolving the fallout of the so-called dieselgate emissions scandal. The deal was brokered by Robert Mueller, a former FBI director, in conjunction with the US Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board […]
Ford Mustang was the best-selling sports car in the world in 2015
The Ford Mustang was officially the world’s best-selling sports car during last year, according to the most recent IHS registration data. In its debut year on sale, the iconic muscle car beat out every other manufacturer to become the only sports car to sell more than 100,000 units in a […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok facelift previewed
The Volkswagen Amarok is due for its mid-cycle nip/tuck, with the carmaker releasing preliminary renderings, showing how the ute will be subtly enhanced. The digital pictures show a bright orange lifestyle-oriented range-topper, in the vain of Ford Ranger Wildtrak or HiLux SR5. From the images, we can glean the basics […]
20016 Suzuki Vitara S Turbo on sale in Australia from $28,990
The turbocharged Suzuki Vitara has touched down in Australia, bringing more power and torque to the latest model, while offering similar fuel consumption. Suzuki Australia is offering two variants with the turbocharged engine, joining the existing RT-S. Buyers can choose between the S Turbo two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, both […]