Images of the 2017 Volvo V90 have leaked online (on purpose or not, we don’t know), giving us a clear look at the next-generation large station wagon. As previously reported, the new V90 is based on the S90 sedan. It’s one of the first models to be based on Volvo’s […]
Hybrid
Kia Niro HUV unveiled, company’s new dedicated hybrid vehicle
Kia has unveiled the Niro ‘Hybrid Utility Vehicle’ at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. This is the company’s all-new dedicated eco-car. Underneath the Niro is a freshly-developed platform made up of 53 per cent Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). It has been specifically designed to accommodate petrol-electric powertrain components, while […]
Ford ‘C240’ hybrid in the works, stand-alone Toyota Prius rival – report
Ford is reportedly preparing a dedicated Toyota Prius rival for market entry in the next couple of years, apparently codenamed the C240. It is expected to be offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid form. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Ford will launch a dedicated hybrid model in […]
GM offers its Volt hybrid powertrain to other carmakers
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 […]
2017 Porsche Panamera hybrid spotted, gets new digital dash (video)
Porsche has been spotted test driving a lightly camouflaged prototype version of the next-gen 2017 Panamera S E-Hybrid out on public streets in Germany. The body is only lightly disguised, but it is hard to see the finer details at night. It does seem to possess a new-look rear-end though […]
Porsche says no to autonomous tech, focuses on hybrid & EV
While most carmakers are at least considering developing an autonomous vehicle or autonomous-like technology, Porsche isn’t going to go down that route any time soon. Speaking with German newspaper Westfalen-Blatt, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said Porsche drivers want to drive their cars themselves. Blume said there are no plans to […]
Toyota Corolla hybrid to go on sale in Australia mid-2016
Toyota Australia has confirmed it will be launching a hybrid version of the Corolla for the first time, promising exceptional fuel economy for the popular hatch. Under the bonnet, the company has confirmed the Corolla hybrid will come with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 73kW, matched to a 60kW […]
Honda Australia website confirms new NSX will arrive in 2016
While the new Honda Civic Type R Australian introduction could be pushed back until 2017, it looks like we might be getting the NSX as soon as this year. The official Honda Australia website is currently asking local punters to register their interest for the new NSX, which is apparently […]