South African freelance designer Giom Mouton has gained attention online with a stunning proposal for an elegant and large coupe, envisaged as a potential future 8 Series. The 3D renderings revive the 8 Series moniker; BMW’s large coupe flagship with popup headlamps built between 1989 and 1999. Using elements of […]
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Volkswagen Phaeton factory could close to save money – report
Rumours are circulating that Volkswagen is considering the closure of one of its factories to maximise savings. Specifically, its ‘Glaeserne Manufaktur’ plant (transparent) in Dresden. The transparent factory, based in Dresden, Germany, produces the VW Phaeton sedan but with an output of only eight per week. VW’s new CEO Matthias […]
BMW Compact Sedan Concept revealed, previews 1 Series sedan
BMW has used the Guangzhou Auto Exhibition running from November 20th to 23rd to preview a future entry-level sedan with the Compact Sedan Concept. The product expected to manifest from the show car is a sedan smaller than 3 Series, spun off BMW’s new front- and all-wheel drive UKL platform […]
Mercedes-AMG increasing V12 production to meet demand
In a surprising move, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it is actually increasing the production of its bi-turbo AMG V12 powertrain. Contrary to almost every trend rolling through the automotive industry of late, AMG, the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, will increase production of its V12 powerplant by expanding its manufacturing capacity […]
Rolls-Royce Dawn makes Australian debut… on a yacht
When it comes to absolute pampering luxury and class, no company does it better than Rolls-Royce. With summer just around the corner, the local arm has introduced the new Rolls-Royce Dawn Drophead. The stunning convertible made its local debut in spectacular style atop the Tango super yacht in Sydney Harbour. […]
TRD Toyota 86 Blackline Edition on sale in Australia from $37,990
Toyota Australia is introducing a special edition of its most popular sportscar. Say hello to the TRD-enhanced Toyota 86 Blackline Edition. It’s based on the range-topping GTS variant so it comes with a 6.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system with sat-nav, HID headlights, fog lights, and leather-accented seats with Alcantara trimmings. In […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG ‘W213’ prototype spotted (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen W213 E 63 AMG high-performance sports sedan out on the Nurburgring. We’ve seen various spy shots of the new E-Class, which will adopt the company’s latest, more bulbous design language, but this is the first time we’ve seen […]
2016 Mitsubishi ASX revealed in US-spec Outlander Sport form
The new-look 2016 Mitsubishi ASX has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, adopting the company’s “Dynamic Shield” front end. Aside from the ‘dynamic’ front end incorporating chrome detailing and a new grille, the 2016 ASX – also called the Outlander Sport in this US-spec form – is largely […]