Volkswagen is set to cut trim levels and variant variety in the near future to help save money as it continues to rectify vehicles and pay fines following the emissions scandal. Speaking with media on Friday, VW’s labour representative Bernd Osterloh said the works council has long flagged the huge […]
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Bentley Bentayga production officially starts, first example rolls out
The first Bentley Bentayga has rolled off the production line in Crewe, UK, marking a significant milestone in the company’s so far SUV-less history. For those who haven’t heard of it, the Bentayga is not only Bentley’s first-ever SUV, it will also be the most expensive, most luxurious, and most […]
AC Schnitzer BMW 150d revealed, gets tri-turbo diesel engine conversion
AC Schnitzer has unveiled perhaps one of the coolest engine conversion ideas for the BMW 1 Series hatch; shoehorning in the 3.0-litre M50d tri-turbo diesel engine and calling it the 150d. The M50d engine, or more specifically, the N57S unit is only available in the X5 and X6 in Australia. […]
BMW M4 GTS already sold out after two months on sale – rumour
All 700 BMW M4 GTS special edition models have apparently been sold out after being on the market for only two months. The M4 GTS, revealed in October, is a stripped back, hardcore version of the M4 featuring various aero tweaks, weight reduction measures, and some engine tuning, all resulting […]
BMW X3 track test: Can an SUV handle like a sports car? (video)
SUVs are fast becoming the most popular vehicle segment. Why? Well, we think it’s because they are just so versatile. They often meet a number of customer demands, all in one package. Take the BMW X3 xDrive30d as an example. Its economical turbo-diesel engine is powerful enough to see 0-100km/h […]
2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint on sale in Australia from $31,000
Alfa Romeo is bringing back the Giulietta Sprint name for the first time in 60 years, bolstering the local lineup for 2015. The Giulietta Sprint will be available in Australia for a limited time only, based on the entry-level Giulietta Progression variant. It features a 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo engine producing […]
2015 Holden Insignia VXR review (video)
Despite Opel’s best efforts to move metal in Australia the European manufacturer pulled out of the market after a short-lived stint from 2012 to 2013, leaving Holden an opportunity to obtain some of its vehicles. Built by GM’s European Opel brand in Germany, the Holden Insignia VXR enters the market […]
Rezvani Beast X unveiled, uses insane 2.4L twin-turbo engine
Californian supercar marque Rezvani has announced another model to its lineup called the Beast X, following on from the regular Beast. Aside from having one of the more exciting names in the automotive world, the Beast X has the muscle to match. In the engine bay is a 2.4-litre twin-turbo […]