Samuel Lastrina

The EV3, Morgan’s all-electric 3-wheeler

The Morgan EV3 made its first public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s the company’s first all-electric production vehicle which is based on the highly successful 3 Wheeler sports car. The EV3 is essentially a drivetrain swapped 3 wheeler. In place of the regular 60kW V-twin engine, the EV3 …

Read More »

MTM tuned Audi RS3 does 0-100 in 3.6 seconds

Just when we thought the Audi RS3 couldn’t get better, MTM have come around and taken it to the next level. Dubbed the RS3 R, this five-cylinder 2.5-litre TFSI engine now pumps out 374kW and 650Nm of torque up from the 273kW and 465Nm it comes from factory with. An upgraded …

Read More »

Volkswagen Australia begins emissions recall for affected vehicles

Recalls over Volkswagen’s widespread diesel emissions scandal have officially begun in Australia. The Amarok is the first in a long line of vehicles affected by the scandal with 8,694 units having been selected for the recall. Affected customers were contacted via email this morning, and will also receive a letter …

Read More »

All-new 2016 Hyundai Elantra comes further refined

Hyundai has launched the all-new Elantra in Australia. The sixth-generation of one of Hyundai’s most important models is said to be the most advanced, refined and affordable ever. The new looks combine Hyundai’s signature hexagonal grille, slimline headlights with standard LED Daytime Running Lights, sweeping side character lines and dynamically styled …

Read More »

New Fiat 500 gets big makeover

The latest iteration of the ever popular Fiat 500 has arrived down under, with a new look and a complete technological overhaul. Fiat claims the new 500 has undergone almost 1,800 changes from the previous model, with major interior technology updates and a revised exterior style marking the latest evolution. …

Read More »

2016 Subaru Forester boasts better refinement and more kit

The Subaru Forester has undergone a facelift for 2016. The all-wheel drive Forester range now sports a refined yet robust new look, offering a quieter more comfortable cabin as well as an instrumentation overhaul. Subaru Australia Managing Director, Nick Senior, said: “With this latest list of enhancements Forester will maintain …

Read More »

2016 Subaru Liberty gets ‘Vision Assist’ package

Prospective buyers of the recently launched 2016 Subaru Liberty All-Wheel Drive range will now be able to option premium models with an enhanced ‘Vision Assist’ package. The package adds an additional layer of safety, boosting the capabilities of the award-winning EyeSight driver assist system. For the Liberty 2.5i Premium and …

Read More »

Mitsubishi Geoseek concepts to debut at 2016 Geneva Motor Show

Mitsubishi will debut two new Geoseek concepts at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show. The Geoseek range will add a dash of flavour to the current Triton and ASX models. Each concept will be accessorised to express their outdoor adventurous side with tough-look added accessories geared toward outdoor enthusiasts. Both …

Read More »

Volkswagen diesel scandal: 4,300 fixed, 8 million to go

Things haven’t been going all that well for Volkswagen lately; after having been caught cheating on emissions testing, the Automaker has been under enormous pressure to release a viable fix that will bring their Diesel Engines inline with regulations. Their latest campaign is now underway and it has been reported …

Read More »

Rolls-Royce Phantom to be phased out by November

November 2016 will mark the end of the iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom. It’s been over 13 years since its initial launch by which it quickly became the foundation upon which the renaissance of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was built. During November this year, the very last Phantom Coupé and Drophead Coupé at …

Read More »

Volvo to provide native Spotify streaming in new cars

Volvo appear to be in a trend setting mood lately; their latest endeavor aims to natively integrate of the popular streaming service Spotify into newly built vehicles. The Swedish car maker has worked closely with the music service to ensure a natural and familiar user interface in the car. The …

Read More »

Volvo to trial keyless cars by 2017

As of 2017, Volvo will attempt to break the industry’s reliance on physical keys by turning every Bluetooth enabled phone into a digital key. The innovative Bluetooth-enabled digital key technology will offer Volvo customers far more flexibility, enabling them to benefit from entirely new ways to use and share cars. …

Read More »