Rumours are circulating at the moment surrounding the idea of an open-top version of the LaFerrari hypercar being in the works, with word suggesting there has already been an early preview for VIP clients. The latest clue stems from an image that recently surfaced on social media, showing a silhouetted […]
Hybrid
Techrules Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) concept unveiled
Another attempt at a microturbine-powered hybrid car has surfaced at Geneva; the Chinese Techrules TREV. Vaguely similar to Jaguar’s ill-fated CX-75 concept, which was dusted off for the latest Bond film, Techrules is promising a whopping 2000km of range. Six electric motors form part of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system, […]
Super-luxury 4-seat Volvo XC90 Excellence revealed
Volvo has revealed a unique, ultra-luxurious version of its new XC90, called, rather appropriately, the XC90 Excellence. It makes its debut at the Geneva show. Volvo is calling it the most luxurious car in its 89-year history, featuring a completely rejigged interior layout with four seats instead of seven, and […]
Toyota C-HR production compact SUV leaks out early
This is the production version of Toyota’s all-new compact SUV, called the C-HR. Images have leaked out early just ahead of its official Geneva show debut. While many other Japanese and European carmakers are enjoying sales in the booming compact SUV segment, Toyota is yet to offer anything smaller than […]
Arash Motor Company plans 1551kW hybrid hypercar; the AF10
Another day and another ambitious hypercar is planned. This time it’s from a newcomer called Arash Motor Company, and it is proposing a mind-blowing hybrid called the AF10. The project will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show next month , boasting an epic hybrid powertrain with four electric motors […]
2016 Infiniti Q70 on sale in Australia from $68,900
The 2016 Infiniti Q70 large sedan has arrived in Australia, bringing updated styling, more standard equipment yet prices are carried over from the previous model. In terms of visual attraction, the new Q70 takes on the company’s latest design language and gets a new front end and grille treatment, updated […]
Lexus LC 500h debuts new 3.5 V6 hybrid powertrain
Lexus has revealed more details about the Geneva-bound LC 500h, confirming the hybrid version of its range-topping LC coupe will come with a new V6 hybrid. A “Multi Stage Hybrid” system pairs a 220kW 3.5-litre V6 to an electric motor and battery pack, for a total system output of 264kW. […]
2017 Volvo V90 officially revealed, gets 300kW T8 hybrid flagship
After a number of teasers and leaks, the wraps have finally been pulled from the 2017 Volvo V90 wagon. It is, as you would expect, a wagon version of the new S90 sedan. The V90 is the third model to be built on Volvo’s new SPA platform, following firstly the […]