The 2014 Toyota Verso MPV will be the first Toyota to be powered by a BMW engine as per the partnership agreement between the two companies that was set up in 2011. The engine is based on BMW’s 1.6-litre turbo-diesel, as seen in various ’16d’ models. Toyota doesn’t currently offer […]
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Volvo borrows US$800 million from China Development Bank
In an attempt to try and double vehicle sales to 800,000 per year before 2020, Volvo Cars has borrowed a staggering US$800 million from China Development Bank. A Volvo spokesman said the credit would be used to develop new products and enhance the company’s capital structure. It’s been a rough […]
Australian vehicle sales for October 2013 – Commodore gaining
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for October 2013 are out, and with a number of all-new models being launched…
Toyota and Lexus top 2013 Auto Reliability Rankings
Toyota has topped the highly regarded Consumer Reports annual Auto Reliability Rankings once again, with the Lexus brand coming out on top. Its parent company, Toyota, came in second. The company’s Scion brand topped the rankings last year, only to come in in 11th this year. Filling up third place this […]
BMW leads global sales race between Mercedes-Benz & Audi
BMW has held onto its global sales crown in terms of being the best-selling brand out of the big three premium Germans. The company posted its best-ever September sales and a record stint for the first three quarters of the year. Around the world BMW sold 158,029 vehicles while Mercedes-Benz […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2013 – Jeep GC unstoppable
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for September 2013 show some big moves in various segments.
Kumho launches first high-performance tyre; the Ecsta PS91
Kumho has launched its very first high-end super-grippy performance tyre for sports cars and supercars. Called the Ecsta PS91, the tyre has been designed to undercut some of the biggest and best in the industry. This is the first time Kumho is stepping into the high-end market segment, a segment […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2013 – C-Class excels
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2013 have been released, and the Mazda3 has climbed its way back to the top spot.