Infiniti sales in Europe up 177% in the first half of 2016
Infiniti is achieving impressive growth in Europe, the home of the world's top premium brands that it is targeting. In the first half of the year that just ended, European sales were …
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Heico offers output boost for Volvo S90, V90 diesels
Most of Volvo's powertrain-related limelight has been so far pointed in the direction of its T8 Twin Engine variants for its XC90, S90 and V90 models. However, the diesels that traditionally make …
Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute – homage to the Willys MB
Jeep recently unveiled the Wrangler 75th Salute concept, which celebrates the company’s brand history and military heritage. Built on the 75th anniversary of the date the Willys-Overland Motor Company was awarded the …
SPIED: Renault Megane RS – AWD, four-wheel steer
For petrolheads, the "Megane" name conjures images of a performance-enhanced family hatchback-coupe thanks to the RS treatment by the RenaultSport crew. The upcoming RS version of the fourth-generation Renault Megane will be …
BMW 1 Series Sedan revealed – China-exclusive model
BMW has officially unveiled the new BMW 1 Series Sedan, which was previously previewed by the Concept Compact Sedan during the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to BMW, the four-door model will …
California regulator rejects VW Group’s 3.0 TDI repair
Following the Dieselgate saga when Audi claimed it had an easy, software fix for the emissions tests violation, the California Air Resources Board has rejected the Volkswagen Group's recall solution to the …
GALLERY: BMW 740e iPerformance plug-in hybrid
Having made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, new images of the BMW 740e iPerformance luxury plug-in hybrid have emerged. The plug-in hybrid 7 Series will be produced …
Lawmakers urge UK to prosecute VW over dieselgate
Volkswagen might have more trouble to deal with if this goes through. According to a Reuters report, a committee of lawmakers has urged Britain to consider prosecuting VW over the "dieselgate" emissions …
Arsenal players tackle ‘packing rage’ with Citroen
https://youtu.be/Cv0f-Bvg3Lc In a survey carried out by Citroen, which polled 2,000 UK parents, it seems that holiday nightmares often begin before even hitting the road, with one in ten admitting they are …
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 – limited-edition run pays homage to the historic WW2 fighter
A limited-edition run of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S has been launched to mark the 80th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter plane's first flight. The Spitfire 80 isn't actually a …
Toyota Calya roaming in Indonesia – budget Axia-based MPV to debut at next month’s GIIAS 2016
https://youtu.be/dMd0Vc-eU_4 The Toyota Calya has been spotted on Indonesian roads by a reader of local portal AutonetMagz, probably piling on the final miles in the test programme. The Calya and its twin …
Porsche V8 engine to power more VW Group products
Making its debut in the new Porsche Panamera, the Stuttgart manufacturer's 4.0 litre, twin-turbo V8 engine will enter service with upcoming models elsewhere in the greater Volkswagen Group. A new factory has …
SPIED: Porsche 991 GT2 RS – more vents, more wings
The "Widowmaker" has been spied again, carrying some serious performance intent - the vented front wheel arches from the 991 GT3 RS have made it on to the GT2 RS test mule …
Jaguar Land Rover takes autonomous tech off-road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82-p9W7OFhc Nowadays, an electronic helping hand for control over a car isn't all that surprising, but Jaguar Land Rover takes it a step further - a natural step perhaps, given the origins …
Hyundai pick-up truck postponed until 2020 earliest
It has been over a year since the Hyundai Santa Cruz unibody pickup truck was first unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show. Then, it was said to be past the approval stage. …
Porsche 911 GT3 facelift leaked via smartphone app
We already know that Porsche is working on mid-cycle tweaks for the 911 GT3 based on earlier spyshots. Unfortunately, with all the camouflage fitted on the prototype, it makes it hard to …
Mazda announces SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics control tech – G-Vectoring Control debuts on Mazda 3 facelift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHHMslasq9g Alongside the facelifted Mazda 3, Mazda has also revealed its new range of vehicle motion control technologies, grouped under the SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics umbrella. These features are designed to enhance the driver's …
VIDEO: Watch the Ford GT go wind tunnel testing
https://youtu.be/-0hK7R6qSXU The Ford GT is one of the most sought after sports cars ever since it made its debut at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show, where only 500 buyers will be lucky …
2016 Mazda 3 facelift officially revealed – new looks, updated powertrain line-up, additional tech features
The new Mazda 3 facelift has been officially revealed today after being spied, leaked in a brochure and spotted out in the open in Japan previously. Featuring updated looks, along with new …
Mansory tunes the Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² to 485 hp and 710 Nm; piles on the carbon-fibre and blue paint
It’s safe to say that driving around in a Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4² will attract a fair bit of attention. This is an SUV that has a ground clearance of 450 mm …
