It looks like the current shape Jeep Grand Cherokee will be with us in essentially the same form for a while as Australian dealers continue to sell off the abundant MY15 versions hanging around in holding yards. Sources have indicated to PerformanceDrive that the model year 2017 (MY17) Jeep Grand […]
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2016 Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman engine specs revealed
Some details regarding Porsche’s new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, to be used in the upcoming 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, have been revealed. According to an Autocar report the new engine is codenamed 9A2B4T. It uses a 2.0-litre displacement with 91mm bore and 76.4mm stroke, along with a single turbocharger. […]
BMW Australia confirms local M2 prices, $89,900 for Pure edition
BMW Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the new M2 Coupe which will arrive here during the second quarter of 2016. It seems a previous report was correct. Two variants will launch locally, including an entry M2 Pure edition and the regular M2. The Pure will only come with […]
2016 Mercedes-AMG S 65 Cabriolet revealed; 1000Nm V12 drop-top
Following the reveal of the new Mercedes-AMG S 65 Coupe, the performance manufacturer has now unveiled the drop-top Cabriolet version. If you’re after the pinnacle in automatic luxury and power, and all the headroom you could ever need, this is your car. Under the bonnet is a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 […]
Man in Texas sues dealership, his logoed truck used by ISIS extremists
A Texan plumber is suing a Ford dealership for $1 million in damages after spotting his truck in extremist propaganda in Syria. Mark Oberholtzer, the former owner of the Ford F-250 (pictured), has taken legal action against the dealership following harassment and death threats after his work truck, complete with […]
Tianjin in China fights emissions with 1000-EV fleet share program
China’s fourth most populated city, Tianjin, has announced plans to reduce pollution with the announcement of an EV fleet of 1000 cars. Tianjin, in the north east of China – where the huge explosion occurred earlier this year – is home to more than 15 million people. Air pollution has […]
Suzuki Vitara Turbo confirmed for Australia, arrives Q2 2016
Suzuki Australia has confirmed the all-new Vitara will soon be available with a turbocharged engine, set to replace the current RT-X as the flagship. At the moment the new Vitara is available in just two grades; the RT-S and RT-X. The base model is available with either a manual or […]
Jaguar creates F-SLEIGH in time for Xmas, kicks off 2016 merchandise
With the holiday season just around the corner, carmakers are getting into the spirit. The latest comes from Jaguar who has just created the F-SLEIGH. Interestingly, the F-SLEIGH is carved out of solid ice. It features two jet engines instead of using reindeer power, and also showcases similar design traits […]