Thinking of buying a Porsche Panamera but are too tempted by the practicality of an SUV? How about the new Panamera Sport Turismo then? Porsche has just revealed the all-new body style, giving Panamera buyers a new wagon-like option for the otherwise sedan-only model. Five different variants will be launched […]
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Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is new 500kW flagship
Porsche has introduced a new flagship variant for the latest Panamera range, called the Turbo S E-Hybrid. It pairs hybrid technology with outright turbo performance. Under the bonnet is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 taken directly from the Panamera Turbo. It produces 404kW. Matched to that is an electric motor system […]
Top 10 most economical cars on sale in Australia
When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
New Volvo Polestar models coming in 2018, hybrid power – report
Volvo is preparing another batch of Polestar models from around 2018, according to a report from Autocar, and they will use a very different approach to rivals such as BMW’s M division, Mercedes-AMG or Audi’s RS skunkworks. Volvo’s UK boss Jon Wakefield told the publication that, “Polestar is going to […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e hybrid review (video)
How many large luxury SUVs are on the market at the moment that use less petrol than a Toyota Prius? We bet you didn’t know there are actually four to choose from, including this, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e. It’s unbelievable that you can buy a large SUV these days with […]
2018 Lexus LS 500h set for Geneva, debuts twin-turbo hybrid
While the 2018 Lexus LS 500 has already been revealed, earlier this year, the company is planning to debut the new LS 500h hybrid version at Geneva. As we found out at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, Lexus has developed a brand-new 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 for the LS. […]
Next Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ to adopt hybrid tech – rumour
Toyota and Subaru may be planning on utilising some form of hybridisation in the next generation 86/BRZ models when they arrive in 2020, according to rumour. The rumour in question stems from an autoevolution report, addressing the possibility of the ‘Toyobaru’ co-development employing electrification to add some extra muscle for […]
Volkswagen’s 8 ‘New Energy Vehicles’ for China leaked
A leaked document published in a Forbes report from a product presentation has highlighted Volkswagen’s plans to introduce eight ‘New Energy Vehicles’ to the Chinese market, which range from electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids to hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. As every major international carmarker in China must team up with […]