Toyota may soon ditch the 2GR-FE V6 engine used in its Aurion and overseas Camry V6 models, potentially using the 2.0-litre turbo engine first introduced in the Lexus NX 200t instead. This would see Toyota join a growing number of manufacturers using downsized turbo-petrol engines in lieu of larger V6s. […]
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Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars
As manufacturers succumb to increasing pressure from emissions targets and mass-market demands, some formerly renowned favourites of enthusiasts are becoming lacklustre and same-same. Let’s cast our minds to a parallel universe, where the enthusiasts call the shots, with no accountants or marketers in sight. In no particular order, here is […]
Infiniti Q30 revealed in production form, or is it the QX30?
An image showing what appears to be the production Infiniti Q30 hatch has surfaced online, showcasing a suspiciously high ride height. Could this be the upcoming QX30 crossover? Official confirmation is yet to be made, however, Infiniti has previously confirmed it is working on a Q30 and a QX30, based […]
Autonomous Google car involved in crash, human error (video)
Google’s fleet of autonomous vehicles have been involved in 14 accidents since testing began in 2009. The latest of which was a rear-ender that occurred on July 1. The incident in question occurred near Google’s Mountain View headquarters in California, where the LIDAR equipped vehicle had stopped at a set […]
Clear view of Alfa Romeo Giulia interior shows sporty layout
Images of the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan have hit the web, showing a complete view of the interior for the first time. Like the exterior, the interior presents one of the more flamboyant and stylish layouts in the segment. Alfa Romeo revealed the all-new model late last month but it […]
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 […]
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron on sale in Australia, first plug-in hybrid
Audi Australia has introduced the new A3 Sportback e-tron, also known as the first plug-in hybrid Audi. It’s also the only plug-in hybrid premium hatch on the market. In fact, its only real competition is the Lexus CT 200h, although it cannot be recharged manually via a socket. In the […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2015 – i30 breaks records
The national VFACTS vehicle sales figures for Australia for June 2015 have been released, and for the first time since 1998, a Hyundai stands at the top of the popularity board. Starting with the most popular car brands, Toyota is still the front-runner, posting impressive figures compared with the previous […]