News9th May 20171 min read2018 Hyundai Kona: Tourist snaps undisguised car during video shoot…News9th May 20171 min read2018 Hyundai Kona: Tourist snaps undisguised car during video shoot…
News9th May 20172 min readBMW 6 Series Coupe reportedly ends production, Australian supply unaffected... for now…Derek Fung
News9th May 20173 min readHyundai, Kia reject findings of Korean recall hearing - UPDATE…Mike StevensThe Hyundai Motor Group, representing the Hyundai and Kia brands, is understood to have rejected the findings of a hearing into the need for a recall of some 200,000 vehicles. In most cases, a recall will be carried out voluntarily, and often proactively, to avoid damaging customer relations and poor publicity for the brand. Action can be ordered by a given nation's government, however, in cases where the manufacturer has made a case against the need for a recall. …
News9th May 20172 min readAudi releases first genuine accessory dash cam, mobile app also features 'find my car' function…
News9th May 20172 min readNissan Navara SUV still under consideration for Australia, but not a priority…James Wong
News9th May 20172 min readWorkhorse W-15 PHEV ute revealed with 128km electric range…James WongThe Workhorse W-15 range-extended plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup has been revealed in the US, complete with a claimed range of 128 kilometres on electric power. Measuring 5943mm long, 2032mm wide, and 1877mm tall, the W-15 is truly massive, as is its 3632mm wheelbase. It also features a ground clearance measurement of 305mm, and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7200lb, or 3266kg (3.26 tonnes). …
News8th May 20171 min readVolkswagen cancels 10-speed dual-clutch transmission development - report…News8th May 20171 min readVolkswagen cancels 10-speed dual-clutch transmission development - report…
News8th May 20171 min read2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 mule spied…Derek FungA mule for the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 has been spotted undergoing testing on the Nurburgring Norschleife. The mule has a more aggressive aero kit, including a large rear wing, cross-drilled brakes, and extensions to the wheel arch lips In an interview Car and Driver, Andreas Preuninger, director of special vehicle projects at Porsche, noted "natural aspiration is one of [the] main selling propositions" of Porsche's GT-branded vehicles. …
News8th May 20172 min readRanger sales overtake Corolla, HiLux stays king…Mike CostelloThe two most popular vehicles in Australia this year so far are light commercials, with the Toyota HiLux staying atop the charts and the rampaging Ford Ranger overtaking the Corolla. Reflecting Australians' almost insatiable taste for utes, four of the ten most popular sellers over the first third of 2017 are utes, with the Mitsubishi Triton in seventh (ahead of the Holden Commodore) and the Holden Colorado in tenth. …
News8th May 20172 min readFord Endura to replace the Ford Territory after Toyota renews 'Edge' trademark…Paul Maric
