2015 Ford Everest gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2015 Ford Everest has received a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating, with a score of 35.98 from a possible 37. Tested here is the Trend 4x4 Auto …
2016 Toyota Fortuner awarded five-star ANCAP rating
The 2016 Toyota Fortuner has been awarded a five-star rating in the latest round of testing conducted by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Already on sale in Australia, the Toyota …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Land Rover Discovery testing
Prior to the start of last year’s New York Auto Show, Land Rover introduced its Discovery Vision concept, which it says will preview the design language of the new Discovery family, evident …
Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo autonomous MPV teased
Mercedes-Benz is all set to preview its latest concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show - an MPV of the future. Not much else can be told save for a teaser image …
Volkswagen says newer EA 288 (1.6, 2.0 TDI) engines have no defeat device, clears all European vehicles
Volkswagen has confirmed that its newer range of EA 288 turbodiesel engines in the European Union is not equipped with the infamous “defeat device” cheating software. In an official statement, the German …
Tokyo 2015: Nissan teases autonomous EV concept
Nissan has released a sole teaser image of its upcoming autonomous electric vehicle (EV) concept bound for 2015 Tokyo Motor Show - and what a tease it has turned out to be …
Third BMW i model confirmed; sits between i3 and i8
The BMW i model lineup is currently comprised of the all-electric i3 and the plug-in hybrid i8 sports car. However, a third model could soon join the i family after company CEO, …
Northern Territory government in Australia lifts speed limits to ensure that drivers drive safely on highways
In a move to ensure motorists are responsible on the roads, the Northern Territory government in Australia will be expanding its open speed limit zones, this effectively means that it is doing …
Lewis Hamilton wins third F1 world championship at the 2015 United States GP – is he a legend just yet?
He’s done it! Lewis Hamilton won his third Formula 1 world championship title at the 2015 United States GP. He did it in style too, taking his 10th win of the season …
Stanford’s DeLorean MARTY, an autonomous drift car
https://youtu.be/WNIDcT0Zdj4 Yup, yet another Back to the Future throwback, but this remake is actually pretty cool. His name is MARTY (that's for Multiple Actuator Research Test bed for Yaw control!) and he …
LaFerrari gets highly exclusive Vossen forged wheels
Let’s just say you are one of the 499 lucky owners of a LaFerrari. More specifically, one that receives a Grigio Medio paint finish along with Schedoni Red leather upholstery to match, …
VIDEO: Range Rover on 22-inch Vossen CV3-R wheels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0TVhelXVxs If you've always thought that the latest Range Rover needed a little bit more visual appeal, then here’s something that might interest you. Rim specialist Vossen has just added a touch …
Audi RS 6 Avant, RS 7 Sportback performance variants introduced – 605 hp and 750 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.7 sec
Ingolstadt is bringing the Audi RS 6 Avant back into the game, this time together with the RS 7 Sportback. Both have now been given a “performance” label, replacing the "plus" suffix …
Ferrari ends successful first day listing on NYSE
Ferrari ended its first trading day on Wall Street yesterday, after an initial public offering (IPO) of 10% of its shares was completed recently, a move announced by the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles …
Renault Coupe Corbusier concept revealed in France
The Renault Coupe Corbusier concept has been revealed at the Villa Savoye located on the outskirts of Paris to commemorate the 50th anniversary since the death of the architect whom the concept …
Tesla Motors responds to Consumer Reports “verdict”
One might have expected Elon Musk to issue a pretty bitter response after Consumer Reports downgraded its rating of the Tesla Model S from "recommended" to just below average, right? Wrong. Instead, …
F57 MINI Convertible revealed ahead of Tokyo show
Here is the new MINI Convertible (codenamed the F57), revealed ahead of its public debut at the coming Tokyo Motor Show. Based on the third-generation hatch, the new Convertible carries forward all …
Volkswagen’s quality control chief suspended – report
Another one of Volkswagen’s high-ranking officials has been reportedly suspended for having knowledge of the company’s recent diesel scandal activities, and not bringing it to the authorities. The allegedly suspended 48-year old …
Honda autonomous driving car to be ready by 2020
Honda has announced that it is currently developing a car with autonomous driving capabilities. Other Japanese carmakers that are also part of this pursuit include Toyota and Nissan, both of which aim …
Toyota Tacoma remade and brought Back to the Future
Toyota really went all out on Back to the Future day, so much so that it recreated Marty McFly’s dream truck. Fortunately or unfortunately, it’s not the vintage 1985 Toyota Hilux which …
