Renault is planning on removing all diesel engines from its European lineup as soon as 2020, a report has revealed. This is set to be an attempt to meet tighter emission laws. Sources within Renault have told Reuters the costs involved with updating its diesel engines were discussed in a […]
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Volkswagen breaching consumer laws in 20 EU countries – report
The European Commission has reportedly handed down a damning report of Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal, saying the German auto giant has violated consumer laws in 20 EU countries. German publication Die Welt cited sources within the European Commission in its report claiming that Volkswagen’s cheating on emissions tests and misleading the […]
Skoda Kodiaq officially revealed, on sale in Australia mid-2017
After a painfully long and drawn-out teaser campaign, Skoda has finally pulled the veil off the all-new Kodiaq large SUV. As we already know, Skoda will be offering the Kodiaq in five- and seven-seat configuration, thanks to its 4.7-metre length. It will also offer a towing capacity of up to […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport gets new Ingenium engines
Land Rover’s MY17 Discovery Sport is next in line to receive JLR’s new Ingenium turbo-diesel engine family, washing away the current 2.2-litre DW12 engine which is a legacy of the Ford era. Weighing 24kg less than its predecessor, the “all-aluminium” 2.0-litre Ingenium should bring a noticeable improvement in weight distribution […]
10 things to know about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
As PerformanceDrive has reported here, Mitsubishi Motors is the latest manufacturer to find itself embroiled in fuel economy-related woes and financial trouble. As a result, the Japanese company has started to skew and streamline its emphasis on models that are doing the best for the company – SUV lines. The […]
Infiniti Q30 now on sale in Australia from $38,900
Infiniti’s entry-level Q30 hatch has launched in Australia, with pricing, specs and equipment all confirmed. Three engines are available. Opening the range is the $38,900 Q30 GT with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine of 115kW and 250Nm. Moving up, the Sports and Sports Premium models are available with either a 2.0-litre […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seat review
If you’re shopping for a large SUV with genuine off-road capability but the flexibility and space to raise a family, there are plenty of fresh-faced combatants vying for your hard-earned dollar. One of the more recent debuts is the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seat, joining the likes of the Ford […]
2017 Holden Colorado on sale in Australia from $29,490
Prices and local specs for the 2017 Holden Colorado have been announced for Australia, just ahead of its official market launch penned for September. As before, the Colorado is being offered in 4×2 and 4×4 guise, but in three main variant grades; the LS, LT, LTZ, and the top Z71. […]