GM’s global powertrain chief Dan Nicholson has indicated a desire to share the hybrid powertrain of the Chevrolet Volt to other carmakers to amortise costs. Chevrolet revealed the new Volt last year at the Detroit auto show, showcasing a new Voltec plug-in hybrid powertrian. Speaking with Automotive News in an […]
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Opel Mokka X revealed before Geneva show debut
European GM brand Opel is planning to unveil an updated version of the Mokka crossover at the Geneva Motor Show next month, called the Mokka X. The Opel Mokka is based on GM’s Gamma II platform and is very similar to the Holden Trax sold in Australia. For the new […]
800hp Elibriea concept debuts at Qatar Motor Show
If you love wild and out-of-the-ordinary supercars then you’ll love this. It’s called the Elibriea concept, and it has just made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show. Displaying hardly any resemblance to a typical supercar, the Elibriea takes on a sharp and angular design theme. At the front is […]
Toyota remains global sales king in 2015, sells over 10 million
Toyota has come through once again as the best-selling car manufacturer for the year. Global sales topped 10 million in 2015, despite being 0.8 per cent down on 2014 sales. The sales result easily puts Toyota as the biggest car manufacturer of the year, now for the fourth year in […]
Opel GT Concept revealed: 1.0L turbo, RWD, 1000kg
After numerous teasers, Opel has decided to unveil the new GT Concept sports car ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Opel describes it as “purebred, pared down, yet unashamedly avant-garde”. We’re not sure about that but it does possess quite a striking design with […]
Cadillac CT6 to debut new GM 4.2-litre twin-turbo V8 – report
General Motors is set to introduce an exciting new powertrain in the Cadillac CT6; an innovative 4.2-litre twin-turbo V8. In harmony with global automotive trends, even the Americans have signaled downsizing and turbocharging as the new norm, hence the development and production of an all-new twin-turbocharged V8 powerhouse. The engine […]
Video: Opel GT Concept previewed again before Geneva debut
Opel has released the next teaser in the build up to the new GT Concept unveiling taking place at the Geneva Motor Show in March. As usual, not much is revealed in the preview video. We do get a very quick glimpse of the styling though. Well, at least an […]
Buick Avista concept unveiled at Detroit auto show
Buick has unveiled an interesting new concept car at the Detroit auto show, called the Avista concept. It’s designed as grand touring coupe of the future. Starting with the styling, the Avista takes on a bold and curvaceous theme, with a big open front grille, contoured bonnet, front guard vents […]