The Audi SQ7 has won Autocar’s Innovation Award for 2016, impressing judges with its ground breaking electrical system. The SQ7 was crowned at the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit in England, and took out the honours thanks to its 48-volt electric subsystem and electromechanical active roll stabilisation technology. TThe newly developed […]
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok; more details released, interior revealed
Volkswagen has released more details and images of the 2017 Amarok following its initial unveiling earlier this month. For the first time, we get a good look at the interior too. The interior of the 2017 Amarok has been vastly updated compared with the outgoing model, with finer quality materials […]
Alpina eyeing BMW’s new quad-turbo diesel for future models
BMW’s quad-turbo engine was only revealed last week, and the first recipient of which will be the BMW 750d xDrive. It hasn’t even started delivery yet, and already a more potent version of the ‘world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel’ is on the drawing board, according to an Auto Express report. […]
2016 Suzuki Vitara diesel on sale in Australia from $35,990
Following the release of the new Vitara S Turbo, Suzuki Australia has now confirmed another powertrain is joining the lineup; the RT-X Diesel. The new Vitara RT-X Diesel features a 1.6-litre turbo DDiS (direct injection) four-cylinder, producing 88kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It might only sit in the […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review (video)
It’s billed as a “family sports car”, and even though there is nothing sporty about the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in the traditional sense of the word, it does present quite an adventurous and very capable set of skills. This is the replacement to the local Challenger – one of […]
2016 BMW 4 Series on sale in Australia from $68,900, 440i added
The updated 2016 BMW 4 Series has landed in Australia, with improved economy for the entry variants and a new range-topping 440i adding more power. BMW initially revealed the updates earlier this year but now the Aussie details have been confirmed. Locals are treated to the new 420i and its […]
Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 SE review (video)
We’ve tested the flagship SD4 HSE version of Land Rover’s lovable Discovery Sport, and we enjoyed every minute of it. So, we thought we’d sample the other end of the range to see if it carries over the charming character. Specifically, this is the TD4 SE. Prices start at $56,355, […]
BMW 750d revealed; new quad-turbo super limo
BMW’s quad-turbocharged diesel straight six has made its debut under the hood of the new G11 7 Series. The 750d xDrive and long wheelbase 750Ld xDrive will commence European deliveries in July. With power and torque numbers you’d usually expect to see in a semi-trailer – at 294kW and 760Nm […]