Mitsubishi Australia has launched the 2016 Challenger, which receives a name change and is now called the Pajero Sport. The company is calling it the “most technically advanced off-road capable SUV” it has ever produced. Now that’s a pretty bold claim, considering the range of SUVs it has created in […]
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Volkswagen to cut certain variants from lineup to save money
Volkswagen is set to cut trim levels and variant variety in the near future to help save money as it continues to rectify vehicles and pay fines following the emissions scandal. Speaking with media on Friday, VW’s labour representative Bernd Osterloh said the works council has long flagged the huge […]
AC Schnitzer BMW 150d revealed, gets tri-turbo diesel engine conversion
AC Schnitzer has unveiled perhaps one of the coolest engine conversion ideas for the BMW 1 Series hatch; shoehorning in the 3.0-litre M50d tri-turbo diesel engine and calling it the 150d. The M50d engine, or more specifically, the N57S unit is only available in the X5 and X6 in Australia. […]
Volkswagen emissions fix approved by Federal Motor Transport Authority
The story continues for Volkswagen Group, with the latest news circled around a fix for the 1.6- and 2.0-litre TDI engines that have been fitted with emissions cheating devices. Volkswagen has presented a fix for the ‘EA 189’ engines in question to the Federal Motor Transport Authority in Europe, and […]
BMW X3 track test: Can an SUV handle like a sports car? (video)
SUVs are fast becoming the most popular vehicle segment. Why? Well, we think it’s because they are just so versatile. They often meet a number of customer demands, all in one package. Take the BMW X3 xDrive30d as an example. Its economical turbo-diesel engine is powerful enough to see 0-100km/h […]
Volkswagen submits proposed fix for dieselgate to EPA
Embattled manufacturer Volkswagen has submitted what it claims is a fix for its controversial diesel powertrains to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California Air Resource board. While specific details are not known at this stage, Volkswagen confirmed last Friday that the plans were submitted. In addition, VW has […]
Volkswagen admits 3.0 TDI fitted with emissions cheating device
And so the story continues… Volkswagen Group in the USA has admitted to environmental watch-dog EPA that an additional 75,000 vehicles have been equipped with illegal software. Earlier in the month the EPA asserted that VW had equipped its 3.0-litre TDI V6 powertrains with a defeat device. Volkswagen Group has […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia spec sheet leaked online; 2.0T & 2.2 diesel confirmed
We’re all looking forward to the hot new Alfa Romeo Giulia QV, however, the Italian marque will also launch a range of regular petrol and diesel options as well. Details and images of such versions are yet to be officially revealed. An apparent official spec sheet has now leaked online […]