Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition in the UK
In conjunction with the FIM MotoGP Championship, Abarth, which is now the official sponsor and car supplier for the motorsport event, will be celebrating this with a new edition of the hot …
Aston Martin RapidE electric car gets Chinese support
China's president Xi Jinping is in the UK for a state visit, and Aston Martin took the opportunity to showcase the RapidE concept - a fully electric version of the Rapide four-door …
Meet Ken Block’s new Gymkhana “Hoonigan” Escort
In Gymkhana 7, Ken Block, or better known as the tyre slayer, piloted a custom-built 1965 Ford Mustang dubbed the “Hoonicorn RTR” that sent 845 hp to all four wheels as he …
Domino’s Pizza delivery car – now with an in-car oven!
Domino’s Pizza and Roush Enterprises has given the third-generation Chevrolet Spark a new lease of life (and a new name) as their new Delivery ExPert or DXP - fancy names for a …
New Lexus RX goes on sale in Japan – M’sia this year
Lexus has announced the start of sales of its new RX in Japan. The fourth-generation RX will be available there in two variants, the RX 450h hybrid and the RX 200t, which …
Volvo announces updates for existing models – highlights new T6 Drive-E AWD with 306 hp/400 Nm
Ever the busy Swedes, Volvo has announced a few new updates for its existing models, and on the top of that list this time around, is a brand’s new T6 Drive-E all-wheel …
Porsche 911 Carrera gets optional front axle lift system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITNnetltqMs&feature=youtu.be Sports car owners have a different set of challenges whilst driving their vehicles, as most of them are generally closer to the ground than a regular car. Therefore, things like kerbs, …
VIDEO: Lexus LX 570 and LS on “Different Routes”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzvwAULQzbA In a new advertisement released by Lexus, the brand showcases two of its premium vehicles; the facelift Lexus LX 570 and the Lexus LS. The new marketing campaign illustrates the LX …
2015 Consumer Reports survey reveals infotainment and transmission as most unreliable aspects of cars
Consumer Reports has published its 2015 Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which measures how reliable a new car purchased today is likely to be, based on the past three model years of problem …
Takata airbag recalls set to expand to more brands – Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Suzuki, Land Rover included
On top of the 12 brands already known to be affected by the faulty Takata airbag issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be making an announcement in a matter …
Volkswagen halts sales of diesel vehicles in Europe
Volkswagen has halted the sales of its diesel vehicles equipped with "defeat devices" in Europe, according to a report by Reuters. While a similar move has been implemented in the US, the …
R35 Nissan GT-R rendered as BTTF time machine
Now this would be something Dr. Emmet Brown would likely consider if he went Back to the Future. With all due respect, the DeLorean DMC-12 time machine has indeed gained its place …
Toyota Mirai BTTF ad – it’s powered by rubbish too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFyY7_hc-14&app=desktop It’s here, the “Future” and the Toyota Mirai. The latest Back to the Future (BTTF) collaboration ad from Toyota starts with a clip of the Doc filling rubbish into the Mr. …
Volvo teases “time machine” concept for Los Angeles
Today is Back to the Future Day and several carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Lexus, have paid homage to the iconic movie trilogy with a series of promotional videos. Volvo however, did …
Hyundai ix25 now offered with 1.6 litre turbo in China
Hyundai’s compact SUV in China, the ix25 or better known as the Hyundai Creta in India, will be getting a more powerful turbocharged power plant, along with other aesthetic updates to differentiate …
Tesla Model S stripped of Consumer Reports recommendation – plagued with reliability issues
Elon Musk isn’t going to be pleased. The Tesla Model S, which was previously given a recommendation by Consumer Reports has now been withdrawn, according to the LA Times. To make matters …
Toyota’s Australian Technical Centre to close by 2016
Toyota Technical Centre Asia Pacific Australia (TTC-AU) in Notting Hill, Melbourne, Victoria will cease its operations by June next year, ahead of a planned shutdown of local vehicle manufacturing in 2017 at …
Mercedes-Benz shows naked W213 E-Class body
Here’s a first look at a completely undisguised Mercedes-Benz W213 E-Class to feast your eyes on. Unfortunately, it’s also just a naked body for now, previewed in conjunction with a news release …
London Taxi Company TX5 revealed as a PHEV taxi
Think of London and the iconic black cabs that roam its streets will come to mind. Over time, the taxis have been replaced with newer models in order to meet the requirements …
2016 Honda Civic begins production run in Canada
The 2016 Honda Civic sedan was officially unveiled in mid-September this year in the United States. Now, production of the tenth-generation Civic has officially begun, led for the first time by Honda …
