The wraps have been taken off the all-new Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. It becomes Lamborghini’s first-ever plug-in hybrid. As reported earlier this week, the Asterion uses a complex hybrid system to develop one of the highest output figures we’ve ever seen from […]
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2015 Lexus CT 200h, IS, ES model updates announced
Lexus Australia has revised specification and standard equipment for the CT 200h, IS, and ES 2015 model year update, increasing overall value for the lineup. Starting with the entry-level CT 200h, all variants receive one-touch indicators and an updated Remote Touch controller for ease of use, with the introduction of […]
Is this the Lamborghini ‘Asterion’ concept?
Some alleged images of the Lamborghini concept car, apparently called the Asterion, heading to the Paris Motor Show have surfaced online via magazine scans. Could this be the first look? So far Lamborghini has only revealed a vague silhouette teaser shot of the new concept, depicting a sleek coupe with […]
Porsche 918 Spyder catches fire in Canada (video)
A spanking new Porsche 918 Spyder went up in flames on the weekend, at a petrol station in Canada. The official cause of the fire is unknown but it was quite large, engulfing and ruining the entire car. We’ve all seen it before. It’s almost a prerequisite before any car […]
Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid revealed, arrives 2015
Volkswagen has revealed the new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid just before its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. It becomes Volkswagen’s third plug-in hybrid model. Starting with the under-bonnet technology, power comes from a 1.4-litre TSI turbo four-cylinder producing 115kW. This is supported by an electric motor […]
BMW i8 does ‘hot lap’ around Laguna Seca
US motoring publication, Motor Trend, has done something all BMW fans want to see; a BMW i8 driven on the limit around a race track. The lap was conducted during the publication’s testing for their 2014 Best Driver’s Car awards, and is one of their top 10 contenders. The BMW […]
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire review (video)
Although Mitsubishi’s latest products are undoubtedly reliable, dependable, and very practical, they’re not what you would call ground-breaking or class-leading in terms of advanced technology. Oh how the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire changes that. Contrary to what you might think about hybrids and electric vehicles (EV), the Outlander PHEV is […]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S revealed
The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S has been revealed, showcasing a “sporty and sophisticated” design theme inside and out. Based on the regular road-going Outlander PHEV, the Concept-S gives the SUV a distinct sporty look via a number of unique changes. At the front is an all-new ‘X’ grille layout […]