It’s been almost 30 years since the first Volkswagen Scirocco was launched. Since then, the German manufacturer has gone on to build one million examples. So to celebrate, Volkswagen is offering an exclusive Scirocco ‘Million Edition’ for Germany and China. All Scirocco Million’s will come in a Deep Black Metallic […]
Diesel
Audi SQ5 from $89,400, quickest diesel SUV on sale
Audi has launched the new Audi SQ5 performance SUV in Australia, boasting the title as the world’s quickest diesel SUV, according to Audi. With a powerful TDI engine linked up to a quattro all-wheel drive system, it’s no surprise really. Featuring the company’s new 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 engine producing […]
2013 Audi A6 TDI Biturbo review – quick spin (video)
Allow us to introduce you to the quickest diesel vehicle currently on sale in Australia, and, as far as we’re aware, the quickest production diesel sedan ever made; the 2013 Audi A6 TDI Biturbo. It might look innocent on the outside, but be warned, under full throttle this ‘oil-burner’ turns […]
Fiat developing a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 – report
Fiat is apparently working on a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 engine which could be used as an optional power unit for the new Maserati Ghibli. This kind of engine would certainly go down well up against the German rivals, most of which are available with a powerful diesel. According to […]
Volkswagen 10-speed DSG auto, 100kW/litre TDI technologies coming
In a fight to cut down emissions and fuel consumption, Volkswagen has announced it is working on new 10-speed DSG auto transmission and a new high-output turbo-diesel engine family. The company also has its sights set on plug-in hybrid, full electric and natural gas technologies. Speaking at the Vienna Motor […]
2013 Volvo V40 D4 Kinetic review (video)
Forget almost everything you know about the brand Volvo. When you step into the new 2013 Volvo V40 D4, you’ll be one very proud Volvo driver. As we touched on in the Australian launch review earlier this year, this new baby really does change the game in the small car/premium […]
2013 Honda Civic DTi-S i-DTEC diesel now on sale in Australia
Honda’s first turbo-diesel Civic launches today, the new 2013 Honda Civic DTi-S, equipped with what Honda calls Earth Dreams Technology. The new DTi-S is also the first ever Honda in Australia to sport a diesel engine. The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC four-cylinder engine offers Civic owners the chance to keep emissions […]
2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm review (video)
Sitting with a sultry glance in its eye, the 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm is also quite sparing. Who would have ever thought a car could be both sexy and frugal? 2013 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA JTDM – PROS AND CONS PROS: Excellent fuel economy; over 900km to a 60L tank […]