Authorities in the US have apparently discovered up to three unauthorised software programs installed on Volkswagen Group’s 3.0 TDI V6 diesel engine, a report claims. German publication Bild am Sonntag says the 3.0-litre diesel engines were fitted with three software programs, previously unknown to authorities. It should be mentioned that […]
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Mercedes-AMG C 43 on sale in Australia from $101,900
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specifications for the hot new C 43 AMG range, to arrive on the Australian market in October. The Mercedes-AMG C 43 is a step below the fire-breathing C 63, however, this doesn’t mean the 43 is a slouch. It comes with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 […]
Factory-backed Mountune Ford Focus RS upgrades announced
Not that it needs any extra motivation, Ford’s aftermarket tuning partner Mountune has developed an upgrade package for the hot new Ford Focus RS. Mountune is based on the UK but it does offer upgrades for the Australian-delivered Fiesta and Focus ST models. For the Focus RS, the 2.3-litre turbo […]
Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition announced in the UK
Compact car fans in the UK are being treated to a new special edition Hyundai, called the i20 Turbo Edition. This should inject a bit of zing into the pokey segment. The new-look Hyundai i20 was announced in Europe in 2014. It isn’t available in Australia, despite bringing together a […]
2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo LCI update on sale in Australia Q4
BMW has announced “comprehensively updated” BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo for Australia, complete with a refreshed aesthetic, updated powertrains, and more kit than ever before. The 3 Series Gran Turismo is now receiving its first major update since its 2013 introduction, and BMW says this Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) will […]
2016 Skoda Superb 162TSI review (video)
Skoda has become a bit of a byword for ‘clever’, bringing rather ingenuous packaging and features to the masses through its affordable range of models. The 2016 Skoda Superp is one of the latest. And on first impressions, it has the looks, the efficiency, and the performance to really shake […]
2016 MINI Ray on sale in Australia from $29,000
MINI Australia has announced the return of its entry-level Ray variant, set to replace the MINI One in the lineup from this month onward. The MINI Ray comes powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder powertrain, pushing out 75kW and 180Nm. Economy is rated at 4.9L/100km for the manual variant, while […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI review (video)
There’s a wonderful juxtaposition with the Golf GTI. To those who are unfamiliar with the GTI moniker, it’s a Golf, nothing more to see here. Sitting inside the cockpit, the sporty yet subdued surroundings usher your passengers into a quiet and refined cabin; it’s a sophisticated, almost serious affair. Put […]