Hyundai has revealed plans to introduce a “world-first” engine technology that it’s calling Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD), which will start to make its way into production cars as early as later this year. What is CVVD? It’s essentially an extended version of variable valve timing, except instead of controlling […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2019 (VFACTS)
The Australian vehicle sales figures have been released in the form of the June 2019 VFACTS charts. Sales continue a downward trend as we cross the mid point of the year, with total sales down 8.4 per cent year-to-date (YTD). Starting with the most popular brands, it’s no surprise Toyota […]
2020 BMW X6 revealed, topped by M50i
Large luxury SUV buyers will be interested hear the 2020 BMW X6 has just been revealed, ahead of its market deployment late this year. The new model switches to the latest CLAR platform, like its brother, the X5. Thanks to the new platform, the overall length of the 2020 X6 […]
2020 Audi S8 unveiled, 4.0 TFSI V8 with 48V mild hybrid
Audi has revealed the 2020 Audi S8 performance limousine, showcasing a touched up design, more tech underneath the skin including all-wheel steering, and a powerful V8 engine. Starting with the design, the 2020 S8 borrows the clean-cut and chiselled styling of the latest A8 which was revealed in 2017. There’s […]
Honda e production car power outputs confirmed
Now this is a very cool little concept. Except, it’s not a concept. It’s a production car. Yep, the all-new Honda e electric city car is getting closer to production, and the order books in Europe are now open. It’s great to see Honda getting back to its roots and […]
Bentley EXP 100 GT concept previewed, celebrates 100th birthday
Bentley has confirmed it is planning to unveil a special concept car next month, called the EXP 100 GT. It’s being designed to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the British marque. So far only this teaser image and video below have been released, but Bentley does say the concept […]
Porsche Taycan goes on tour, demo runs at Goodwood confirmed
The Porsche Taycan is getting closer to market entry as the company’s first dedicated electric model. Prototype testing has now moved on to demonstration runs with prominent race car drivers, with the first taking place in Shanghai, China. Porsche is planning to showcase a pre-production prototype in three locations over […]
2019 Bentley Continental GT sets production car record at Pikes Peak
Bentley has cracked a new record run up the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb course in the US, setting a production car record with the new Bentley Continental GT. The courageous climb stopped the clock in 10:18.488, slashing 8.4 seconds from the previous record. Pikes Peak ace Rhys Millen piloted […]