German gearbox and automotive parts manufacturer ZF has wheeled out a compact car prototype to showcase some of its innovative ideas for city mobility. Dubbed the Smart Urban Vehicle, it encompasses ideas that are all about making city-living easier. Parking is a cinch thanks to its very compact dimensions and […]
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Infiniti QX80 confirmed for Australia, priced from $110,900
Infiniti Australia has confirmed the huge QX80 will be heading to Australia later this month, bringing a bold design, abundant cabin space, and premium features to the relatively sparse local market segment. The QX80 is based on the Nissan Patrol and features the same 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 under the […]
G-Power creates mega limousine with previous-gen BMW 760i
German tuning wizard G-Power has given the outgoing F01 BMW 760i the send-off it deserves, by squeezing more grunt out of the twin-turbo V12 limousine. In standard form, the 760i generates a formidable 464kW and autobahn-punching 740Nm of twist. With a mere €2600 (around AU$3849) computer tune and a dollop […]
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class to feature seriously advanced tech
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the suite of safety and autonomous technology for the next E-Class, that will back up its previous claim of ‘taking the next step towards accident-free and autonomous driving’. Tipped to be called ‘Intelligent Drive next Level’, it could turn out to be one of, if not the […]
Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand planning i30 hot hatch?
Hyundai has been spotted testing an interesting prototype on the Nurburgring, known as the i30 N prototype, signalling a potential foray into the hot hatch world. Unfortunately, we don’t have access to spy photos, however, the idea of an i30 hot hatch alone is news enough. The Hyundai i30 is […]
Future BMW M models may lose manual transmission – report
BMW M division CEO Frank van Meel has read the last rites of the manual gearbox for future BMW M cars, citing lower demand and higher fuel consumption as the main cause of a potential extinction. While the near-term future of the manual gearbox is secure for M Division models, […]
BMW 320d ‘EfficientDynamics Sport’ variant in the works
BMW is apparently working on a sporty version of the 320d, blending a number of M Performance-inspired components with the super-efficiency of its ‘EfficientDynamics’ philosophy. The news stems from an Auto Express report in the UK that says a company insider has confirmed there is a 320d EfficientDynamics Sport model […]
Jaguar F-Pace prototype being used as support car in Tour de France
The Jaguar F-Pace has once again reared its face, this time with the announcement the SUV will be the support vehicle for Team Sky in this year’s Tour De France cycling event. The prototype version of the F-Pace, Jaguar’s first-ever SUV model, will carry the team’s director, doctor, mechanic, as […]