News7th Dec 20163 min readToyota unveils new 'Dynamic Force' engines, transmissions and hybrids: "Direct and smooth" feel promised…News7th Dec 20163 min readToyota unveils new 'Dynamic Force' engines, transmissions and hybrids: "Direct and smooth" feel promised…
News6th Dec 20162 min readOpel Insignia Grand Sport revealed for Europe: Holden Commodore twin unveiled…Mike Stevens
News6th Dec 20165 min read2018 Holden Commodore revealed, officially: Wraps come off fully-imported family hauler…Mike Stevens
News6th Dec 20161 min read2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled for fire risk: 62 vehicles affected…James WongJeep has issued a recall for 62 of its 2016 model-year Grand Cherokees for a fuel leak that could pose a fire hazard. The affected models may have a damaged fuel rail crossover tube as a result of a manufacturing fault. If the condition occurs, the fuel rail crossover tube could leak fuel and cause a fire in the engine bay. A VIN list for the recalled vehicles can be viewed here. …
News6th Dec 20162 min readHonda Civic sedan selling up a storm, hatch and Type R waiting in the wings…Mike Costello
News6th Dec 20162 min readParis, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens pledge to ban diesel vehicles by 2025…Derek FungFour major world cities, Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens, have pledged to ban diesel vehicles from their streets by 2025. Mayors of these four cities made the commitment at the end of last week in Mexico City at the biennial C40 Mayors Summit. The cities have not stated how they plan to implement or enforce the ban. Nor was it clear whether delivery and public transport vehicles would be included in the measures. …
News6th Dec 20162 min readMazda Australia will load its new CX-5 with more standard features, more levels…
News6th Dec 20161 min readLexus IS covered in 41,999 responsive LEDs for music video…News6th Dec 20161 min readLexus IS covered in 41,999 responsive LEDs for music video…
News6th Dec 20163 min readAlpina boss says its models won't harm M sales, B5 could be on the way…James WongDespite the similarities in performance and pricing, Alpina's CEO is confident that the tuning brand's luxury-focused models will complement BMW's M range, rather than compete with them. Speaking at the brand's local launch at Doncaster BMW in Melbourne, company boss, Andreas Bovensiepen - son of Alpina founder, Burkhard Bovensiepen - told CarAdvice the brand's experience in other markets makes it confident there won't be competition between Alpina cars and BMW M cars. …
News6th Dec 20162 min readVolkswagen Tiguan beats its sales record, pre-orders for hotted-up 162TSI soar…Mike Costello
News6th Dec 20161 min readAudi lunar quattro heading to the moon next year…James WongThe Audi lunar quattro is ready for take-off, with the German company announcing its plans for the rover to complete its mission to the moon in late 2017. First revealed in 2015, the Audi lunar quattro is teaming up with German space travel team 'Part-Time Scientist' as part of the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition. Since the original announcement, the lunar quattro has shed eight kilograms in weight, and added Audi e-tron power to its repertoire. …
News6th Dec 20163 min read2017 Honda CR-V: Seven-seater and sales growth expected, but no diesel…Mike Costello
