Geely’s newly created Lynk & Co brand has unveiled its first model, the rather unimaginatively named 01 compact SUV. Although its name may be lacking in creativity, the car itself is one of the most attractive Chinese cars we have cast our eyes on, thanks to input from Volvo. While …
Read More »1964 Aston Martin DB5 sold for £825,000 online and paid by Apple Pay
A 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (yes, similar to the one driven by Sean Connery in James Bond) has sold for£825,000 via social media platform – a first for a classic car. It was also paid for completely via Apple Pay – the largest known transaction of its kind. The car is one …
Read More »NSW Police Force gets 331kW Audi S7 Sportback for community duties
The New South Wales Police Force has taken delivery of a brand-new 2016 Audi S7 Sportback that will be used in a variety of community and youth engagement programs. It is the second 12-month police vehicle loan from Audi Australia following the successful engagement of an Audi RS 4 Avant …
Read More »Infiniti planning first EV targeted at China
Infiniti is reportedly planning its first dedicated electric car to rival Tesla’s increasingly successful EV range. Speaking with Autonews Europe recently, Infiniti President, Roland Krueger told the publication the company is currently evaluating development of a pure electric model specifically for China, which is home to the world’s largest EV …
Read More »Audi will stop engineering its own platforms due to Dieselgate – report
It seems Audi will feel the effects of Volkswagen’s ‘dieselgate’ scandal as it is forced to slash costs following the group’s massive financial losses. In an interview with German business magazine, Der Spiegel, Audi boss Rupert Stadler revealed the German marque won’t be engineering its own platforms going forward. At …
Read More »Alfa Romeo planning 5 Series fighter?
It seems that Alfa Romeo’s aggressive product onslaught isn’t going to fade anytime soon, as the Italian manufacturer is rumored to be mulling a 5 series and E-Class fighter with an all-new luxury saloon. Envisioned here by design studio MalteseDesign, the speculated new flagship boasts Alfa’s familiar sculpted design language and adopts …
Read More »Naim for Bentley brings premium sound into the home
High-end audio manufacturer and OEM supplier to Bentley, Naim has launched its exquisite Naim for Bentley Mu-so and Mu-so qb premium wirelesss speaker systems for the home. The state-of-the-art system allows high-resolution multi-room music streaming from virtually any source and feature high-quality Bluetooth connectivity. The ‘rich aural experience’ can fill …
Read More »BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition introduced
BMW has launched a special edition M4 to celebrate BMW Motorsport Works Driver Marco Wittmann’s second DTM drivers’ title in two years. Limited to 200 units worldwide, the M4 DTM Champion Edition is based on the M4 GTS track special and delivers a power output that has been lifted to 368kW and …
Read More »Ultra rare Purple Carbon Pagani Huayra Dinastia lands in China
Pagani has wheeled out another special edition Huayra, this time called the Pagani Huayra Dinastia. Just 3 examples of the ultra rare supercar were produced to mark the inauguration of Pagani China Automotive Limited. This particular car, imaginatively known as the Purple Carbon Pagani Huayra Dinastia, comes with the Tempesta …
Read More »Honda previews new sub-compact WR-V SUV for South America
Honda has previewed its WR-V sub-compact SUV developed specifically for the South American market. The car, whose acronym stands for ‘Winsome Runabout Vehicle’, is set to debut at next month’s 2016 Sao Paolo International Motor Show and will sit below the Honda HR-V in Honda’s South American line up. Sporting a …
Read More »2017 Ford Escape to replace Ford Kuga next year
The Ford Escape will return to Australia in 2017 to replace the Ford Kuga with a lower starting price and more efficient powertrain. The Escape is essentially a face-lifted Kuga with the following key changes over the Ford Kuga: Refreshed design inside and out for a distinctive look. Improved specification …
Read More »MINI gets electrified – first plug-in hybrid previewed
MINI has previewed its first plug-in hybrid model that promises to encapsulate the driving fun that is the brand’s hallmark with zero tailpipe emissions. Featuring an internal combustion engine mated with an electric motor, the car is now in the final stages of its development process. Head of MINI brand …
Read More »Lexus adds F Sport and Sport Luxury variants to RX turbo line-up
Lexus has expanded its RX mid-size SUV line-up with the addition of two upper spec variants to the turbo model. The F Sport and Sports Luxury grades are now available for the RX 200t. The move aligns the RX turbo offerings with the V6-powered RX 350 and the hybrid RX 450h, …
Read More »Next-generation Honda CR-V unveiled
Honda has pulled the wraps off the all-new, fifth-generation CR-V today at a launch event in the U.S. Completely redesigned and reengineered, the 2017 CR-V goes on sale in North America, bringing bold new sculpted styling, a more premium interior, the nameplate’s first-ever turbocharged engine and a host of new …
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