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 […]
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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class officially revealed
After numerous teasers, spy photos and leaked images, Mercedes-Benz has finally unveiled the all-new 2016 E-Class. It’s set to redefine the standards and set new benchmarks in the business class segment. Mercedes is describing the new E-Class design as “sophisticated, confidently stylish and sporty”. The dimensions have grown compared with […]
Volkswagen might have to buy back 115,000 cars – report
Volkswagen may have to buy back as many as 115,000 of its defective vehicles, according to a German newspaper investigating the dieselgate scandal. Sueddeutsche Zeitung claims that Volkswagen is facing two choices; either refund 20 per cent of the just-under 600,000 affected diesel models, or offer consumers a massive saving […]
2016 Toyota Fortuner GX review (video)
Toyota’s sales dominance is set to continue, now almost over-providing for popular corners of the market. Enter the all-new 2016 Toyota Fortuner. It joins the showroom as Toyota’s fourth seven-seat SUV. Most manufacturers have just one seven-seat SUV on offer, if any at all. Toyota is targeting families and adventurous […]
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 […]
2016 Toyota HiLux 2.8 TD review (video)
A number of heavily-updated 4×4 utes have been launched this year. To throw a big spanner into the works Toyota has just introduced the 2016 Toyota HiLux range. You might as well hold onto any of your preconceptions you might have about the Toyota brand, because it doesn’t matter how […]
Volkswagen’s false CO2 emissions affects fewer cars than suspected
Volkswagen is claiming that the number of cars impacted by the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption scandal has been exaggerated, following an internal investigation. The initial estimate of 800,000 vehicles, gathered by Volkswagen and German authorities, has now been reduced to just nine model variants with specific engines. Around 36,000 […]
Jaguar F-Pace Australian prices announced, arrives Q3 2016
The all-new Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar’s first ever SUV, will go on sale in Australia during the third quarter of 2016, with prices starting at a comparatively reasonable $74,340. Competing with the likes of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz SUVs, the F-Pace will be offered in four main trim levels, with an […]