2016 BMW i8 gets matching limited Cruise e-Bike
As part of BMW's Lifestyle range of products, the BMW i8 special edition - recently premiered at the Paris Motorshow - gets a limited Cruise e-Bike that matches its Protonic Dark Silver …
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2017 World Car Awards – nominees list announced
In the lead up to the 2017 World Car Awards, the official list of nominees for each of the five categories has been released. The nominees will later be shortlisted to the …
Uniti – Swedish urban EV goes the crowdfunding route
The crowdfunding approach for capital sourcing seems to be the new black where alternative fuel automotive start-ups are concerned. Last month, German company Sono Motors announced that its crowdfunding exercise had gone …
Next-gen Ford Fiesta ST could use a 1.0 litre EcoBoost
According to a report by Auto Express, the future Ford Fiesta ST could ditch the current model’s 1.6 litre EcoBoost engine for a tuned version of the smaller 1.0 litre unit. “We’re …
Renault-Nissan and Daimler cooperation deepens in 2016 – EVs, pick-up trucks and joint production
The strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler is entering its seventh year now, and bosses of the carmakers said that the relationship is "maturing" at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, …
W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 to have drift mode function
We've known for a while now that when the W213 Mercedes-AMG E 63 arrives, it will come with 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard. For the rear-wheel-drive enthusiasts wondering if that move might …
BMW X1, Jeep Renegade and Volkswagen Tiguan manage to secure five-star safety rating from ANCAP
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released its latest round of safety test results (derived from Euro NCAP testing) for three SUVs – the BMW X1, Jeep Renegade and Volkswagen …
Volkswagen – plug-in hybrids will soon be phased out
Volkswagen is of the opinion that plug-in hybrid technology, which combines a combustion engine with an electric motor, will not go on sale forever. The German carmaker says the technology will eventually …
VIDEO: Original Honda NSX stars in tribute to Senna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg-oiuU0Nzc Ayrton Senna is perhaps most well-known for his successes in Formula 1 with the McLaren-Honda team, having won championships in 1988,1990 and 1991. The legend has inspired tribute films and productions …
Bentley fuel delivery service – goodbye petrol stations!
Filling up the car at a petrol station is what normal people do. Bentley owners aren't normal people - they get normal people to do the tasks normal people do, for them. …
Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6 unleashed – RM1.2 mil
Hennessey Performance is no stranger when it comes to customising Fords, providing them with more power, more performance, and soon, more wheels. Its latest project is the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 “concept,” which …
Volvo on its way to being an ‘SUV company’ – report
Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are in great demand, and Volvo is on track to take advantage of that. The Swedish automaker aims to sell more vehicles of such body types than …
Ford Ranger receives Tickford boost – 228 hp, 560 Nm
The Ford Ranger is a staple of the Australian motoring scene, being one of the more popular models of its kind on the continent. Ford specialist Tickford has given the pick-up truck …
SPYSHOTS: VW Golf R facelift testing at the ‘Ring
Already seen testing on public roads, the facelifted Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Variant wagon has now been spotted undergoing more rigorous testing at the Nurburgring. As seen before, exterior changes are rather …
SPYSHOTS: Audi S8 seen testing at the Nurburgring
Audi's big sedan, the A8, will typically be consigned to chauffeur duties, but the S8 here has a slightly different remit - to entertain the driver as well. Kicking things off for …
VIDEO: The Grand Tour in the Grand Racing Quiz
https://youtu.be/caezhWQc8Dw Everyone’s favourite former Top Gear hosts – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May – will soon return in their new show The Grand Tour. Slated to air on November 18 …
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup revealed, track debut in 2017
This is the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup that will hit circuits worldwide from 2017. Boasting a completely redeveloped drive, the backside of the world's most-popular GT racing car now houses a …
Mercedes-Benz agrees to join Formula E series in 2018
Mercedes-Benz has taken an option to enter the FIA Formula E Championship in season five, it has been officially announced. This comes after an agreement has been signed between Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix …
Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition: 26 kg lighter, 50 units
Staying true to founder Colin Chapman's philosophy best exemplified by his oft-quoted line "simplify, then add lightness", Lotus Cars' latest product, the Exige 350 Special Edition has had even more excess trimmed …
2018 Ford Mustang facelift to get 10-spd auto – report
Time for a facelift already? Soon, as production of the current Ford Mustang started in July 2014, making the pony car more than two years old now. An Autocar report says that …
