News10th Jul 20171 min readFerrari to build SUV crossover - report…News10th Jul 20171 min readFerrari to build SUV crossover - report…
News10th Jul 20172 min readVictorian road safety camera not compromised by WannaCry virus; fines to be issued…Rob Margeit
News9th Jul 20172 min readStudy: Tailgaters wouldn't tailgate if not for those rotten queue-jumpers...…James Wong
News9th Jul 20172 min readFord Transit Custom facelift previewed with Tourneo makeover…James WongThe updated Ford Tourneo Custom has been revealed for the European market this week, potentially hinting at a similar makeover for its commercial Transit Custom sibling. Essentially the people mover twin of the well-known commercial van equivalent, the facelifted Tourneo Custom gets a new front grille inspired by various models in the company's line-up, while also gaining a revised interior with a more premium focus. …
News9th Jul 20172 min read2017 Tesla Model 3 shown in production trim days after battery deal with SA goverment…Derek FungThe Tesla Model 3 has been revealed in production form by the company's CEO via his preferred communication medium, Twitter. Elon Musk posted two photos of the new "affordable" luxury electric sedan: a full colour image of the car's side, and a black and white photo showing part of the vehicle's front end. …
News9th Jul 20174 min readPorsche Exclusive Manufaktur ready to build the Porsche you desire…News9th Jul 20174 min readPorsche Exclusive Manufaktur ready to build the Porsche you desire…
News8th Jul 20172 min readContinental's 48-volt 'mild hybrid' revolution…Rob MargeitA 48-volt hybrid drive has gone into mass production and could revolutionise the future of hybrid automotive technology. Jointly developed by German automotive tech giant Continental and French carmaker Renault, the 48-volt hybrid drive will make its debut in diesel production variants of Renault’s Scenic and Grand Scenic models this year. Continental is claiming a world first for the technology, although a similar 48-volt is already being used in the Audi SQ7. …
News8th Jul 20172 min readFerrari buyers in Australia disproportionately young and female…Mike Costello
News8th Jul 20172 min readPorsche targets 50 per cent EV sales by 2023, next Macan to be EV only - report…
News7th Jul 20172 min read2017 Audi RS5 likely better than claimed 0-100km/h time: Audi Sport tech boss…Anthony CrawfordBetter than the official sprint time? That’s according to Stephan Reil, Head of Technical Development, Audi Sport GmbH, who spoke with CarAdvice at the recent launch of the second-generation 2018 Audi RS5. Despite downsizing from a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 to a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6, the latest iteration of Audi’s RS5 Coupe makes the same 331kW power output, but gains a significant 170Nm more torque over the old engine for a total of 600Nm …
