Lexus has revealed more details about the Geneva-bound LC 500h, confirming the hybrid version of its range-topping LC coupe will come with a new V6 hybrid. A “Multi Stage Hybrid” system pairs a 220kW 3.5-litre V6 to an electric motor and battery pack, for a total system output of 264kW. […]
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio confirmed as name for first SUV
Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has confirmed the new Alfa Romeo SUV, codenamed Tipo 949, will be called the Stelvio. It’s named after the epic mountain pass in northern Italy. Marchionne confirmed the name during a visit to Fiat’s Stabilimento Fiat di Cassino production facility, just south-east of Rome. This […]
2017 Volvo V90 officially revealed, gets 300kW T8 hybrid flagship
After a number of teasers and leaks, the wraps have finally been pulled from the 2017 Volvo V90 wagon. It is, as you would expect, a wagon version of the new S90 sedan. The V90 is the third model to be built on Volvo’s new SPA platform, following firstly the […]
2017 Peugeot 2008 gets updated look, on sale in Australia Q4
A 2017 facelife for the Peugeot 2008 has been applied, bringing refreshed styling, new technologies, and some powertrain updates to the compact SUV. Essentially a jumped up wagon version of the 208 compact hatch, the 2008 is ambitiously described by Peugeot as an “extremely attractive SUV”. For the facelift the […]
Exclusive: Holden Commodore last hurrah special confirmed
Ford Australia has the new XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions to help customers say goodbye to the Falcon nameplate, and it looks like Holden is planning something to send off the Commodore before its expiry date approaches. Unlike the Ford Falcon, which goes out on production in October […]
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S revealed ahead Geneva debut
Bentley’s more performance-oriented Continental Flying Spur V8 S has debuted ahead of its first public showing at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The performance figures are impressive, too; an extra 17kW and 20Nm on the regular Flying Spur V8, for 388kW at 6000rpm and 680Nm at 1700rpm from its […]
Aston Martin signs deal with LeEco, RapidE EV confirmed for 2018
Just after announcing news of a new era for Aston Martin, the company has now confirmed it has signed a deal with LeEco that will see out the production of the RapidE electric vehicle. The two firms have been working on electric vehicle technologies for some time, and co-developed the […]
Techrules previews turbine-recharging tech; 768kW Chinese supercar
Chinese-based automotive research and development company Techrules has announced plans to unveil an extravagant electric-powered supercar at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The company is aiming to showcase its latest developments in the field of range-extending turbine recharging technology with an “all-new supercar”. It uses something called a Turbine-Recharging […]