Following the initial reveal back in October, Mitsubishi Australia has now announced local pricing and specifications for the lightly facelifted 2016 Lancer range. It’s largely the same as the outgoing MY15 model in terms of the overall design, however, at the front there’s a new bumper bar and grille section, […]
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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC & SLC 43 AMG revealed, new SLK
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new generation two-seat roadster, called the ‘R173’ SLC. Replacing the R172 SLK, the SLC is the mid-cycle facelift with minor updates. The biggest changes are under the bonnet, with a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 on the SLC 43 AMG. Opening the range is the 135kW/300Nm SLC […]
New Ford GT to feature smartphone-like Gorilla Glass windscreen
Ford’s 2016 GT supercar will feature innovative smartphone-inspired technology for its glass engine panel and windscreen. Lighter than conventional automotive glass, “Gorilla Glass” is a lightweight but impact-resistant triple layered glass used primarily on smartphones. Ford has teamed up with manufacturer Corning to develop the technology, which is 25-50 per […]
IONIQ: Hyundai’s new hybrid/EV previewed again, interior shown
Two more teasers for the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ electric/hybrid have surfaced, revealing more details and clues about the company’s first ever dedicated eco model. Inside, there is a traditional instrument cluster, infotainment/HVAC layout and gear selector, surrounded by Porsche-like buttons. This is a stark contrast to the rival Toyota Prius […]
Rolls-Royce Wraith Carbon Fibre edition announced
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its latest special edition model; the Wraith Carbon Fiber. It recently made a low-key debut on a Geneva-based Rolls-Royce dealership Facebook page. The Carbon Fiber is powered by the same silky smooth 465kW/800Nm 6.6-litre V12 as offered in the regular Wraith, but features a host of interior […]
Audi R8 V10 rolled during customer test drive in the UK
A would-be customer managed to roll a brand new, second-generation Audi R8 V10 Plus during a test drive in the UK. Details are still emerging regarding the exact events of how the accident occurred, however, it’s been reported no one was seriously injured in the incident. The driver apparently clipped […]
Rinspeed Etos concept revealed, based on BMW i8
Swiss manufacturer and tuner Rinspeed has unveiled its Etos (Σtos) concept just weeks away from its official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Picture a BMW i8, but with even more tech. The Etos concept strips away BMW’s interior styling in favour of a new high-tech aesthetic. […]
2016 Infiniti Q50 revealed, gets all-new 298kW twin-turbo V6
The sporty Infiniti Q50 will soon be available with a potent turbocharged V6 engine, coinciding with the 2016 model update. Infiniti is launching the new Q50 next year with a number of significant changes, including a second-generation version of its Direct Adaptive Steering system, along with Dynamic Digital Suspension technology […]