French manufacturer Renault could be in strife over possible emissions cheating, with share prices plummeting by 23 per cent following revelations that police had conducted raids on several factories. AFP have reported that the French Economy Ministry’s fraud division raided several Renault offices and factories last week, seizing computers that […]
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Hyundai IONIQ officially revealed, all-new dedicated hybrid & EV
After a number of teasers Hyundai has finally unveiled its all-new Toyota Prius rival; the Hyundai IONIQ. It will be available in electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid form. Hyundai says the IONIQ is responding to rapidly changing customer lifestyles by “breaking the mould for hybrid vehicles”, promising not only fuel […]
2016 BMW M3 & M4 Competition pack revealed, boosted to 331kW
BMW is proud to announce the new M3 and M4 Competition Package special editions, bringing more power and features to the renowned sports car. As with past models, the Competition Package adds spice to the already potent icon. First and foremost, both the M3 and M4 versions come with a […]
Lamborghini ‘Centenario’ special edition already sold out – report
Lamborghini is planning a special edition to celebrate the company founder’s 100th birthday. It’s set to be called the Centenario. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, the special model has already been sold out despite not yet being revealed. A full unveiling will take place at the […]
Volkswagen’s diesel fix rejected by Californian Air Resources
In a striking blow for Volkswagen, the Californian Air Resource Board (CARB) has sent VW a letter detailing the rejection of a proposed fix on the 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines involved in the world-wide dieselgate scandal. Only last week Volkswagen was optimistic about a deal being struck. Now however the […]
Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabrio Edition 130 celebrates birth of motorcar
Mercedes-AMG has taken the veil off a very special edition model, called the S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet 130 Edition. Created to celebrate nothing less than the 130th anniversary of the invention of the automobile dating back to 1886, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, Mercedes is using its finest convertible as the foundation. […]
2017 Ford Fusion revealed, twin-turbo Sport variant added
Ford has unveiled the refreshed 2017 Fusion at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, currently underway. The Ford Fusion is badged as the Mondeo here in Australia, with the domestic Mondeo sharing the same platform and some powertrains as the Fusion. Described by Ford as its most technologically […]
Porsche reports record global sales in 2015, Macan a clear favourite
Porsche has reported a new annual sales record following a very successful 2015, which saw global sales jump 19 per cent. The German company sold 225,121 vehicles around the world in 2015, setting a new record. It easily surpassed its previous record, set in 2014, when 189,849 vehicles were sold. […]