In a bit of a surprise move, Volkswagen has taken the wraps of the new 2014 Volkswagen Polo. It showcases new technologies, improved efficiency, and some exterior styling updates. Only preliminary details have been revealed at this stage, however, the company says the new model will feature advanced systems that […]
For Sale: Another Honda NSX owned by Ayrton Senna
It was just over a month ago that one of Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX road cars went up for sale, but it seems another has just popped up. This time it’s a black 1992 example. The car will go up for auction at a Silverstone Auction’s Race Retro & Classic […]
First ever Porsche found in German barn, the ‘P1’
With a whopping 2kW and an elegant wooden design, historians have unearthed the first ever Porsche. Built by Ferdinand Porsche in 1898, the car, dubbed the ‘P1’, has sat in a shed for more than 100 years and is now on display at the Porsche Museum at Stuttgart. The electric-powered […]
Fuji Heavy Industries makes 20 millionth car since 1958
Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the company that builds Subaru vehicles, has reached a phenomenal manufacturing milestone by building its 20 millionths car since 1958. FHI celebrated the achievement with a ceremony at its Gunma Yajima Plant in Japan. The Subaru 360 minicar (below) was the first vehicle built at the […]
Toyota was best-selling vehicle brand in 2013, globally
While Toyota was Australia’s best-selling vehicle brand for all of 2013, the official international results have come in and it’s Toyota that’s on top as well. The Japanese brand reclaimed top spot from GM in 2012, and has held onto it for 2013. Toyota sold a whopping 9.98 million vehicles […]
Peugeot teases future design direction with new concept
Peugeot will unveil an all-new concept car at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show, previewing the company’s future design direction. Very little has been released on the concept at this stage, other than this teaser image. As you can see though the car will take on a sleek, sporty coupe shape. […]
2014 Ferrari F14-T F1 car revealed with strange nose
Ferrari has revealed its iteration of the 2014 Formula One vehicle layout which imposes new rules for teams, resulting in some strange new front end designs. For this year’s season, the FIA has imposed aero rules that effectively cause teams to lower the nose of their cars. Teams were asked […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 review (video)
As far as new hot hatches go, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 is an important one. There is a lot riding on this car. It needs to rekindle the spirit of the original ‘hot hatch’; the 1976 Mk1 GTI