News5th Apr 20164 min readJanuary-March 2016 VFACTS: New vehicle sales, ups and downs of the first quarter…News5th Apr 20164 min readJanuary-March 2016 VFACTS: New vehicle sales, ups and downs of the first quarter…
News5th Apr 20162 min readVolkswagen Crossblue-based large SUV spied testing…Mike StevensThe production version of Volkswagen’s large CrossBlue SUV, unveiled in 2013, has been spied testing in a clever disguise that focusses more on misdirection than camouflage. Revealed initially as a six-seat concept, the CrossBlue was quickly confirmed as a preview of Volkswagen’s new entrant into the large seven-seat SUV market, where it will face off against offerings like the Toyota Kluger and the big new Mazda CX-9. …
News4th Apr 20162 min readProdrive, Subaru reveal new WRX STI built for Isle of Man record attempt…James Wong
News4th Apr 20161 min read2014-2015 Kia Soul recalled over steering fault…James WongKia Australia has recalled 338 vehicles in its Soul crossover line, over fears that a loose pin could cause a loss of steering control. The Korean manufacturer reports that the steering pinion gear may separate from the steering rack, which poses an accident hazard for the driver and other motorists. A manufacturing fault is the cause of the defect. Kia says that the adhesive used to secure the steering pinion gear during the manufacturing process was of insufficient strength. …
News4th Apr 20162 min readFord Mustang: Australian supply improves with 2000 extra units, Sync 3 infotainment standard…
News4th Apr 20162 min read2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years pricing and specifications: $48,990 flagship here from June…News4th Apr 20162 min read2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years pricing and specifications: $48,990 flagship here from June…
News4th Apr 20162 min readVolkswagen small SUV rendered: Polo companion likely for 2018…James WongA speculative rendering of the next-generation Volkswagen Polo hatch’s anticipated SUV companion has surfaced online, ahead of a possible 2018 launch. Volkswagen has toyed with the idea of a sub-Tiguan SUV concept for some time now, unveiling the T-Roc, T-Cross Breeze and Taigun concepts in recent years. …
News4th Apr 20163 min readTesla Model 3: design tweaks coming, pre-orders blow out to 276,000…Mike Stevens
News4th Apr 20162 min readCadillac planning ultra-luxe Bentley rivals beyond 2020 - report…James Wong
News3rd Apr 20161 min readBMW Personal Mobility Companion: new app is part navigation, part personal assistant…James Ward
News3rd Apr 20162 min readTesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous Mode v Qantas Boeing 737: Drag Race…Paul MaricTo prove just how quick the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous Mode is in a straight line, Tesla Motors Australia joined forces with Qantas — Australia's national carrier — to drag race its quickest electric vehicle against the workhorse of the Qantas fleet, the Boeing 737. Perhaps encouraged by our epic drag race of a Tesla Model S P85D with Insane Mode against a production stripped-down V8 Supercars Holden Commodore, the drag race scene was set at Avalon Airport, just outside Melbourne. …
