BMW is previewing a special Shadow Sport edition of the i3 electric city car. It’s set to be unveiled at the LA auto show coming up this week. Only a couple of teaser images have been revealed at this stage, with one of them showing an i3 in the dark […]
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Mahindra acquiring Pininfarina, to be finalised soon
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra is set to acquire famous Italian design firm Pininfarina in the coming weeks. Mahindra is buying the controlling share of Pininfarina owned by a company called Pincar, which means Mahrindra will have the controlling share of the famous yet struggling design house. Pininfarina was founded […]
Volkswagen global sales drop following emissions scandal
Following the reveal of a massive diesel emissions scandal in September, Volkswagen struggled to maintain sales growth during October, with global units dropping 5.3 per cent. During October VW sold 490,000 vehicles around the world, down 5.3 per cent on the effort achieved in the same month last year. Year-to-date […]
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL leaked online before LA debut
Images of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have surfaced online, revealing the new-look drop-top before its official Los Angeles Auto Show debut this month. Mercedes previewed the new model and confirmed its intention to unveil the car at the LA show last week, but so far the company has only shown […]
2016 Porsche 911 R to come with unique 6spd manual – report
Some more details surrounding Porsche’s much-rumoured 911 R have surfaced, with the latest reports saying it will receive a unique six-speed manual and not the seven-speed manual featured in the regular 911. The news stems from an Automobile Magazine report that says the 911 R will come exclusively with a […]
2016 Hyundai i30 N prototype hot hatch spotted (video)
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of its upcoming hot hatch, dubbed the i30 N, cutting some laps on Germany’s Nurburgring. Industry experts are calling it the “i30 N” because it is being developed under Hyundai’s N performance division. The division has been set up to manage […]
2016 Kia Optima on sale in Australia from $34,490, GT turbo added
The 2016 Kia Optima is now on sale in Australia, introducing a new turbocharged engine option, along with updated styling and equipment. Initially revealed at the 2015 New York Auto Show earlier this year, the new model is being described by Kia as an “all-new” model. It features a new […]
2017 Kia Cadenza previewed, reveals smart new design
Kia has released some preview sketches of its all-new upcoming luxury sedan; the 2017 Cadenza. It showcases a striking body design and a vastly updated interior. The Cadenza isn’t currently sold in Australia, but in some overseas markets it is one of the company’s flagship models. It’s currently based on […]