Some mild updates have been announced for the MY2017 Range Rover Evoque in Australia, introducing enhanced on-board technology for some variants, and a new Ember special edition. Starting with the technology update, Land Rover has equipped the HSE and HSE Dynamic range-toppers with its new 10.2-inch infotainment touch-screen system that […]
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2017 Renault Koleos revealed, full debut at Beijing motor show
Renault is planning to unveil its “brand new” D-segment SUV at the Beijing motor show next week, giving us a first look at the next Koleos. No specific details have been revealed at this stage. Instead, Renault has simply dropped an image showing the SUV in full view. It shows […]
Japanese authorities raid Mitsubishi office following efficiency scandal
Japanese authorities have raided a Mitsubishi office, following the admission that it had manipulated fuel consumption data. Mitsubishi’s second largest factory and research facility, located in Okazaki, Japan, was searched, and items have reportedly been confiscated by officials. The Japanese government has condemned Mitsubishi for misleading customers, deeming it an […]
2016 Holden Commodore Black Edition announced
In a first of many suspected to be on the way this year to send off one of Australia’s most iconic nameplates, Holden has introduced the Commodore Black Edition based on the VFII. The Black editions are very similar to other dark-themed editions launched in the industry. In the Commodore’s […]
2016 Honda Civic sedan priced from AU$22,390, debuts 1.5 turbo
Honda Australia has announced pricing for the new Honda Civic sedan, which is offered with a turbocharged petrol engine for the first time. The new lineup consists of six model variants, spanning from the VTi to the range-topping VTi-LX. For the two entry variants, the VTi and VTI-S, Honda is […]
Mitsubishi cheating fuel economy tests, doesn’t affect Australian cars
Mitsubishi has become embroiled in a fuel consumption scandal that has already sent its share prices plummeting. The Japanese manufacturer earlier today admitted wrong-doing, impacting more than 600,000 units. Specifically, the issue surrounds the manipulation of fuel consumption data, resulting in presenting lower consumption rates than the actual figures. Mitsubishi […]
Jaguar F-Type Project 7 confirmed for Australia; fastest Jag ever
Performance and modern muscle car fans will be excited to hear Jaguar has managed to confirm 10 examples of the exclusive F-Type Project 7 for Australia. These are going to be extremely rare and highly sought-after vehicles in the future. The F-Type Project 7 is billed as the most powerful […]
Volkswagen’s defeat device actually started by Audi in 1999 – report
German media is reporting that the defeat devices at the center of the Volkswagen emission scandal were produced by Audi way back in 1999. German newspaper Handelsblatt says the devices were produced by Audi years before they eventually found their way into Volkswagen vehicles that later embroiled the manufacturer in […]