Hyundai Motor Group has developed what it is calling the world’s first Active Shift Control transmission for hybrid powertrains. It will debut in the all-new Sonata arriving later this year. The technology promises optimised transmission efficiency because it is able to monitor gear shifts 500 times per second, and can […]
Ferrari 812 ‘Spider’ to be revealed in September
Ferrari is apparently preparing to unveil a drop-top ‘Spider’ version of the epic 812 Superfast in a couple of months. It’s set to come in as the first V12 convertible series production car from Ferrari since 2014. Yes, there have been some one-off customer order models more recently, but as […]
MY2020 Ford Mustang debuts with Black Shadow Pack
Sports car fans will be excited to hear there’s a new MY2020 Ford Mustang GT just around the corner for Australia. And mouths will be watering even more heavily thanks to the announcement of a Black Shadow Pack. The MY2020 is only a mild update and carries over the features […]
2020 Mazda2 revealed for Japan
An update for the Mazda2 has been revealed for the Japanese Domestic Market, with an Australian adaptation expected to follow in the next 12 months. It used to be called the Mazda Demio in Japan but for the update it switches to the Mazda2 badge, like in Australia. For the […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 update revealed
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a mild update for the introduction of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. It brings in more power for the engine, revised styling, and update tech inside. The GLC 43 is the sub-performance variant of the mid-size SUV, taking on the likes of the BMW X3 M40i and […]
2020 Opel Insignia facelift spied, new Holden Commodore? (video)
A prototype version of what could end up being the 2020 Holden Commodore has been spotted testing on the Nurburgring, in the form of the 2020 Opel Insignia facelift. Opel and Vauxhall look set to introduce a facelift for the Insignia in Europe, potentially later this year. The prototype appears […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class to be dropped – report
Mercedes-Benz will soon drop the X-Class from its product lineup as parent company Daimler hunts for profit, a report has revealed. Since its debut in 2017 the X-Class hasn’t really captured the market, and sales numbers aren’t looking good. According to a recent Automotive News Europe report, sources at the […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shoot Brake revealed
Following the reveal of the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake performance wagon, the German company has now unveiled the 2020 CLA 45 AMG top-shelf version. It features the potent new turbo engine that debuted in the A 45 recently. In other words, this new model is the most powerful […]