Images of the 2017 Volvo V90 have leaked online (on purpose or not, we don’t know), giving us a clear look at the next-generation large station wagon. As previously reported, the new V90 is based on the S90 sedan. It’s one of the first models to be based on Volvo’s […]
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BMW M760Li xDrive M Performance limousine revealed
As suspected, BMW was indeed planning an M Performance version of the new 7 Series. And here it is, the M760Li xDrive. Under the bonnet lies the beating heart of a 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 producing a colossal 441kW of power and 800Nm of torque. This is hooked up to an […]
Kia Niro HUV unveiled, company’s new dedicated hybrid vehicle
Kia has unveiled the Niro ‘Hybrid Utility Vehicle’ at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. This is the company’s all-new dedicated eco-car. Underneath the Niro is a freshly-developed platform made up of 53 per cent Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). It has been specifically designed to accommodate petrol-electric powertrain components, while […]
Ford Fiesta RS might not happen, but Fiesta ‘ST Plus’ could be the go
Ford representatives might have squashed rumours of an ultra-hot Fiesta RS hatch being in the works, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a more spicy version of the ST on the horizon. There’s now rumours of a ‘Fiesta ST Plus’. Yep, the latest news to come from Europe suggests there […]
BMW M2 with full suite of M Performance options revealed
Following up on a preview for M Performance parts catered for the new BMW M2, BMW has decided to reveal the parts once again, only this time showing the complete package. As previously reported, BMW M2 buyers will be able to personalise their car through various custom-developed M Performance parts […]
Ford ‘C240’ hybrid in the works, stand-alone Toyota Prius rival – report
Ford is reportedly preparing a dedicated Toyota Prius rival for market entry in the next couple of years, apparently codenamed the C240. It is expected to be offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid form. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Ford will launch a dedicated hybrid model in […]
2016 MINI Cooper Convertible on sale in Australia from $37,900, arrives Q2
The new MINI Cooper Convertible will launch in Australia soon, bringing a refreshed design, more standard features, and more interior space to the fun-loving drop-top. MINI unveiled the new convertible in October last year. It’s the first drop-top model to be based on BMW’s new UKL platform. It’s 98mm longer, […]
Tesla Model 3 to be priced under US$35,000, first look March 31
The price of Tesla’s Model 3, which will be previewed next month, could be as low as US$25,000 in some US states thanks to extra tax credits in certain areas. With a confirmed starting price of about US$35,000 (around AU$50,000 after a straight conversion), a $7500 federal incentive in the […]