Based on the highly capable Triton platform, Mitsubishi’s all-new Pajero Sport joins the range as a strong competitor in the increasingly popular SUV market. The 2016 Pajero Sport is in its third generation and replaces the outgoing Mitsubishi Challenger. Three trim levels – GLX, GLS and Exceed – are available, ranging …
Read More »Check out this 552kW HPA Volkswagen Golf R [video]
In its stock form the Volkswagen Golf R is no slouch. At its heart lies a 206kW 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder turbo engine, capable of propelling the hatch from 0-100km/h in just 5 seconds. While plenty fast for most, the insane Canadians over at HPA Motorsport turned this unassuming grocery getter into …
Read More »Tesla offering 30-day Autopilot free trials
If you didn’t cough up the $4,500 for Tesla‘s Autopilot feature, you can now try the system free through a 30-day free trial offered on Tesla vehicles built after September 2014. A Reddit user has shared an image of the trial window. It reads, “Try Autopilot Convenience Features and experience …
Read More »All-new Renault Koleos to debut in Beijing
Renault is looking disrupt the high-end D-segment SUV market with its all-new Koleos range. The new model will play a key role in Renault’s product offensive further broadening their reach to prospective buyers. Designed with the global market in mind, the Koleos promises to deliver a blend of robust SUV design …
Read More »Peugeot reveals next generation i-Cockpit
Peugeot has unveiled its vision for tomorrows driving environment. The next generation “i-Cockpit” brings with it a host of technological enhancements enabling improved comfort, safety and sensory engagement for drivers and passengers. The new design retains all of the features included in existing i-Cockpit fitted vehicles but tweaked to provide …
Read More »7.3L Pagani Zonda powered Mercedes-Benz W123
It’s a mystery to us, but somehow this Russian gentleman has obtained and successfully transplanted the heart of a Pagani Zonda into a Mercedies-Benz W123. In what could be considered the ultimate sleeper, this W123 went from a 2.8L M110 straight-six to a 7.3L AMG M120 V12, producing a colossal …
Read More »Ken Block shows off his 447kW Ford Focus RS RX in Portugal
Ken Block and teammate Andreas Bakkerud are set to race their new Ford Focus RS RX at this season’s Bompiso Rallycross in Portugal. The Bompiso circuit presents a unique challenge for race engineers: at 1,800 metres above sea level, it is the highest event on the World RX calendar and …
Read More »Double podium finish for Aston Martin at Silverstone raceway
Aston Martin racing has secured a double podium finish at last weekend’s 6 Hours of Silverstone. The #95 GTE Pro team entry of Darren Turner, Marco Sørensen and Nicki Thiim enjoyed a positive afternoon at the British round of the WEC. With each driver double stinting, the team enjoyed trouble free running …
Read More »Aston Martin treats its race cars to hand-made luxury badges
This year, Aston Martin will fit a set of bespoke hand-made badges to their line of V8 Vantage GTE race cars. The iconic wings were revealed by the automaker on the eve of the 2016 World Endurance Championship at Silverstone raceway. With the series to commence with the 6 Hours …
Read More »Holden releases new line of Active Lifestyle tailored vehicles
Holden are expanding their Trax and Colorado range with an all-new Active Lifestyle package. The new package is designed to provide customers with “greater style and features while maintaining great value for money”. Holden’s Executive Director of Marketing, Geraldine Davys, said “Holden is recognising how people are using their vehicles …
Read More »Infiniti teases QX Sport Inspiration ahead of Beijing debut
Infiniti has released teasers of their QX Sport Inspiration concept ahead of its Beijing Auto Show debut. The concept has revealed a first glimpse into the company’s next-generation, mid-size premium SUV. The QX Sport stands out, taking inspiration from Infiniti’s “Powerful Elegance” design philosophy. The teaser illustrates an SUV with …
Read More »Ride the rainbow road with Tesla’s latest software update [video]
Looks like the engineers over at Tesla have a bit too much time on their hands; their latest software update adds a tribute ‘Mario Kart Rainbow Road’ theme to the vehicles Autopilot interface. To activate the theme, all that’s required is the latest vehicle firmware installed followed by four fast …
Read More »One-off Audi A8 L Extended is an exclusive six-door limo
At the request of one very special European customer, Audi engineers have taken the flagship A8 model and created a one-off 6-seater limousine. The Audi A8 L extended uses an Audi Space Frame design made almost entirely from aluminium. For the built-to-order version, the engineers extended the side sills and …
Read More »First look at the facelifted Tesla Model S
An informant for Electrec has leaked an image of what is allegedly the facelifted Tesla Model S. The image was taken at an undisclosed dealership where Tesla is “updating the Model S advertising”. Despite the awkward angle of the photo, we notice that the front adopts the same grille-less design …
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