Maserati has confirmed it will bring the all-new Alfieri to the market in 2016, poised to go head to head with Jaguar’s F-Type and the Porsche 911. Officials have confirmed the base model Alfieri will be powered by a 301kW turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, with the performance models producing 331kW and […]
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Hyundai opens new innovative showroom, first of many
It has become quite difficult to lure people in a showroom these days as everything can be checked online. But Hyundai has now taken up the challenge. Together with its new partner Delta Automobile, the automobile manufacturer has opened up its biggest flagship-store showcasing the new corporate identity. The new […]
Aston Martin begins testing solar technology in motorsport
Aston Martin tested solar technology for the first time at the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo Endurance Championship race event over the weekend. The technology may soon trickle down into its road cars. Aston Martin Racing teamed up with Hanergy Thin Film Power, headquartered in Beijing, for the test project, […]
Mark Webber involved in high-speed crash at 6 Hours of Sao Paulo
Australia’s Mark Webber has suffered a serious crash in the six-hour Sao Paulo event at the Interlagos circuit. The impact was so heavy it left his Porsche 919 in an almost unrecognisable state. The Australian collided with Ferrari driver Matteo Cressoni at a speed of around 300km/h, around a bend, […]
BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype previews future powertrain
Following the unveiling of the 5 Series Power eDrive prototype at the special Group Innovation Day, BMW has revealed another example that previews the future; the 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype. The special prototype is based on the facelifted 3 Series which is yet to arrive, featuring slightly tweaked styling. […]
Mercedes-Benz plans ‘AMG Sport’ product line
Mercedes-Benz has revealed plans to introduce an AMG Sport sub-brand which will bring a full catalogue of optional products to the showroom range. It’s basically the German brand’s answer to BMW’s M Performance sub-brand, where buyers will be able to select between a range of bespoke parts and technical refinements. […]
Mazda tops Australian J.D. Power customer satisfaction study
US global marketing and data collecting firm J.D. Power has released its Australian Customer Service Index study for 2014. Mazda has been rated the best automobile manufacturer in the country for aftersales and service experience for the second consecutive year, while Volkswagen comes in last for the third year in […]
Sebastien Loeb returning to WRC to launch Citroen DS sub-brand
Nine-time WRC world champion Sebastien Loeb will return for a one-off WRC drive together with his long-time co-driver Daniel Elena. The pair will compete at the 2015 Rallye Monte Carlo to help support the launch of DS as a premium brand. Loeb and Elena have won the Rallye Monte Carlo […]