For those of you craving a booted version of Audi’s potent RS3, your prayers are about to be answered! It appears Audi is preparing an RS3 Sedan for the North American market, which is slated to make its debut in late 2017. The news was unveiled at the Audi Summit …
Read More »Skoda VisionS concept previews new seven-seat SUV
Skoda has released new teaser images of their new SUV concept scheduled for debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Offering a close preview of the company’s upcoming SUV, the VisionS concept features a bold Skoda grille at the front joined by racked back headlights. The lower grille spans …
Read More »Volkswagen Budd-e concept headed for production
Volkswagen has confirmed its Budd-e concept, recently unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, will go into production. Speaking to Car Magazine in the UK recently, VW’s Head of Electrical and Electronic Development, Dr Volkmar Tanneberger told the publication: “You will see a car that looks a lot …
Read More »Exclusive: Hardcore HSV GTS-R in the works. Packs 476kW
It was previously speculated that HSV is working on an “ultimate” GTS to send off the Commodore before local production finishes in 2017. Well, speculate no more, as a well-placed source has revealed to ForceGT that the most hardcore Commodore ever is “all happening”, and that it is everything but “official”. Clayton’s …
Read More »Audi e-tron quattro confirmed for production in 2018
Audi has announced it will begin large-scale production of its first purely electric SUV from 2018 at the company’s site in Brussels, Belgium. According to Audi, the model will be based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept, which is said to “provide a clear indication of the final production version”. …
Read More »Lexus LC F rendered. Twin-Turbo V8 possible
Akio Toyoda, the big boss of Toyota and Lexus, announced during the launch of the drop-dead gorgeous Lexus LC 500 that it’s just the beginning for the Japanese premium marque. Translation: we will see more exciting stuff coming out from Lexus. And the one that we are truly interested in …
Read More »Kia Telluride Concept breaks cover at the Detroit Auto Show
The Kia Telluride concept made its official debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Telluride takes Kia’s design language in a bold new direction and suggests styling of a possible future of premium large SUV in the brand’s lineup. The Telluride is a stunning three-row, seven-passenger, luxury …
Read More »Lexus unveils stunning new LC 500 coupe. Arriving in 2017
Lexus has unveiled its stunning new, production-ready flagship, the Lexus LC 500 coupe. Set for a global launch in 2017, including Australia, the luxury four-seater is being hailed by Lexus as the strongest ever statement of its brand direction. Although exact timing of arrival is yet to be confirmed, Lexus …
Read More »Audi planning Fiat 500 sized Audi A2 in 2019
Audi is reportedly planning to launch an entry-level city car based on the Volkswagen up! platform. According to a report by Autocar, the new youth orientated model will be Ingolstadt’s cheapest offering when it hits key global markets in 2019. Set to adopt the A2 nameplate, the new model will …
Read More »Hyundai IONIQ hybrid officially unveiled
Hyundai has officially taken the wraps off its first dedicated alternative fuel vehicle, the IONIQ. Like most hybrids, the IONIQ gets a wedge shape body dictated by aerodynamics. It is built on a dedicated chassis boasting 53% Advanced High Strength Steel combined with lightweight aluminium. The new model saves 12.6kg …
Read More »Kia further teases their new SUV concept “Telluride”
Kia has officially announced their new luxury SUV will be named the “Telluride”. The concept is set to make its world debut at next week’s International Auto Show in North America. Along with this latest announcement, Kia has also dropped yet another teaser, this time featuring the vehicle’s ultra-modern interior. …
Read More »2017 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf could look like this
The Volkswagen Mk7 Golf is due for a redesign soon as the car approaches its 5th year mark in 2017, which is the typical lifespan of a mainstream model. While the new car would be known as the Mk8 Golf, it is essentially a heavily revised Mk7, much like the …
Read More »Lexus to debut LC coupe production model at Detroit next week?
Lexus has confirmed a new model will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week. The announcement was made on Lexus USA website accompanied by an image showing nothing but a burnout rubber background. The nature of the image suggests a performance model could be in …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz SLC replaces SLK with new facelift and engine
Mercedes has unveiled the SLC roadster ahead of its debut at the North American International Auto Show. The SLC is essentially a facelifted SLK with a new nameplate, as Mercedes streamlines its decking order based on the C-, E- and S-class. Visual changes for the new SLC include a redesigned …
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