By definition, December in Australia is a 31-day celebration of the three S’s: sun, sea and summer. On the other side of the planet, though, the twelfth month of the year usually entails crisp layers of snow on the street and an icy wind biting its way through your nose […]
1yr after Michael Schumacher’s accident, still facing lengthy recovery
One year after F1 Champion Michael Schumacher’s tragic skiing accident, Sabine Kehm, Schumacher’s manager, has announced that Michael still faces “a long fight” in his recovery. The statement from the Schumacher’s manager comes following the circulation of misinformation and rumors regarding the seven-time world champion’s recovery status. Schumacher suffered severe […]
Tesla Model S P85D produces 308kW/1170Nm at the wheels (video)
The new Tesla Model S P85D, arriving in Australia in mid-2015, is the quickest production sedan in the world. Like us, you might have wondered what sort of numbers it dishes out on a dyno. DragTimes recently strapped an example to a rolling road to find out. In standard form […]
Suzuki Alto RS Turbo Concept previews next-gen JDM model
Micro cars might not be very common in Australia, but in Japan super-compact cars, or ‘Kei’ cars as they are called, are very popular to the point where sports models have potential. Introducing the new Suzuki Alto RS Turbo Concept. Suzuki is planning to unveil the sporty concept at the […]
Donkervoort D8 GTO Blister Berg Edition previewed
Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort has released a preview image of a new model it is planning, called the D8 GTO Blister Berg Edition. With a name like that you just know it’s going to be serious. It’s named after the Blister Berg Drive Resort in Germany where it recently set […]
New 2016 Lexus RX to be revealed at Detroit show – report
With the new Lexus NX sitting in as the company’s sharpest and most modern SUV, the slightly larger RX now seems outdated. Not for long though. The company will reportedly unveil a model update at the Detroit show in a couple of weeks. According to a recent Edmunds report, Lexus […]
Tesla Roadster 3.0 update announced, new battery tech
A technology update has been announced for the Tesla Roadster, called the Roadster 3.0. It incorporates developments that were made with the Tesla Model S sedan, including a new battery pack and extended range. Thanks to a new lithium-ion battery, which is about the same size as the one it […]
Subaru planning 3 new concepts for 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon
Subaru is planning to unveil three new concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in a couple of weeks, based on the Legacy (Liberty), XV and Levorg. Firstly, the XV Sport Concept will show off a strong Sunrise Yellow colour scheme with yellow striped spoilers, with a black front […]