Bespoke Renault-owned carmaker Alpine has released a teaser of its all-new model which will debut on February 16. Alpine had a strong presence in the sports car scene back in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but this will be company’s first new production model. It’s set to be inspired by the […]
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE revealed, available with V6
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE performance model has been revealed, and it will be available with a V6 engine for the first time. It makes its debut at the Chicago auto show this week. For those who know their performance Camaros, the 1LE is a special package that introduces a […]
2017 Honda Civic hatch previewed; 1.5 turbo likely, destined for Australia
Honda has jumped onto the teaser bandwagon and released this rather intriguing preview image of the all-new 2017 Honda Civic hatch. Not to be confused with the new sedan and coupe that’s sold in the US, the new hatch is designed for the European market. And, if the current hatch […]
2017 Holden Trax revealed in Chevrolet form
Chevrolet has revealed the facelifted 2017 Trax compact SUV, which is certain to become the new Holden Trax in the near future. The sharper-styled update will make its public debut at the Chicago auto show this week. Firstly, keen GM fans will instantly recognise the new-look front end which is […]
GM offers its Volt hybrid powertrain to other carmakers
GM’s global powertrain chief Dan Nicholson has indicated a desire to share the hybrid powertrain of the Chevrolet Volt to other carmakers to amortise costs. Chevrolet revealed the new Volt last year at the Detroit auto show, showcasing a new Voltec plug-in hybrid powertrian. Speaking with Automotive News in an […]
Australian Government to allow near-new personal imports after 2018
In a move that could potentially change Australia’s motoring landscape, the government has green-lit a parallel/grey import proposal for 2018, changing the Motor Vehicle Standards Act of 1989. This has drawn the ire of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), as well the head honchos of local luxury car […]
Porsche Mission E EV sports car development starts, codenamed J1
Progress is said to be well and truly underway for Porsche’s production electric sedan, based on the Mission E concept shown at last year’s Frankfurt show, following production confirmation in December. Spurred on by the success of Tesla’s executive electro-locomotive Model S, a spate of German automakers have spat out […]
Fiat 500X diesel exceeds emissions regulations, German DUH claims
A German lobby group is accusing automotive giant Fiat Chrysler Automotive of misleading the public over some of its emissions claims regarding the new Fiat 500X. The environmental lobby group in question, DUH – similar to EPA in Australia – is asserting that Fiat’s junior crossover/SUV releases a dangerous amount […]