2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid revealed in Japan
The 2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid has been revealed for the Japanese market. Subaru's second "fun-to-drive" hybrid model (the XV Hybrid was the first) will go on sale in its homeland on …
Audi’s engine chief quits amidst stiffening competition
Looks like things aren't going quite as planned over at Audi. The German carmaker's head of engine development, Stefan Knirsch, has confirmed that he will leave his position. The company issued an …
Honda Grace LX launched in Japan: it’s a City petrol!
The Honda Grace is no longer a hybrid-only affair, for the Grace LX has launched in Japan, and essentially, it's a City with the same 1.5 litre direct-injected petrol engine you'd find …
Top Gear begins global public auditions for new host
No sooner than being cast as Top Gear's new lead presenter; British radio and TV personality Chris Evans has announced the start of public auditions to replace current hosts James May and …
SPIED: W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class hits the ‘Ring
Looks like development on the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is progressing right on schedule with a prototype hitting the Nurburgring this time round. Prior to this, spyshots have only shown a mule parading …
Hyundai patents speed bump detection technology
Hyundai has filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a speed bump detection system, comprising GPS, camera and multiple sensors that identify and measure an oncoming speed bump's …
Renault Duster Oroch pick-up unveiled ahead of debut
This is the Renault Duster Oroch, a "Sport Utility Pick-up" that's set to debut at the Buenos Aires International Motor Show. Quite obviously based on the Renault/Dacia Duster SUV, the French carmaker …
Renault Sandero RS 2.0 – first RS built outside Europe
The Renault Sandero RS 2.0 has been officially unveiled at the 2015 Buenos Aires Motor Show. First teased in April, the Sandero RS 2.0 will go down in history as the first-ever …
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to feature all-new 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine – 174 hp, 450 Nm, 12.5 km/l
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado on sale in Australia is set to receive a relatively major update for the year 2016 in the form of a completely new diesel engine. The all-new …
Mercedes-AMG A 45 leaked; to have up to 400 PS?
The 2016 Mercedes-AMG A 45 facelift appears to have been leaked, through a picture of a print ad posted on Instagram. If proved to be legit (it looks very much so), this …
Toyota Camatte Hajime – Tokyo debut for three-seater
This is the new Toyota Camatte Hajime that will be heading to the Tokyo show, only that the car is a toy and the show is the International Tokyo Toy Show, which …
2016 Peugeot 308 GTi unveiled: 270 hp Gallic hot hatch
Leak after leak, now it's finally here – the new 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi has been officially unveiled! This ultra-hot Gallic hatch, developed in conjunction with the lion brand's race division Peugeot …
Porsche teasing new sports car on Facebook page?
Prior to the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans (which it ended up winning), Porsche posted three photos on its Facebook page showing the three distinctly coloured Porsche 919 Hybrids that were …
Mitsubishi Outlander facelift range revealed for Japan
The facelifted Mitsubishi Outlander range has been revealed for the Japanese market. Looking much like the US-spec Outlander, the presence of the refreshed version in Japan sees Mitsubishi's new 'Dynamic Shield' design …
Suzuki Jimny Street introduced – limited to 100 units
The quirky but loveable third-generation Suzuki Jimny has been given a new lease of life to keep it relevant despite being in the market for as long as 17 years now. Dubbed …
Tesla Model 3 to arrive as a sedan, crossover – report
Tesla Model X. While the world continues to hang on for the unveiling of the Tesla Model X crossover, the marque's other stillborn model, the Tesla Model 3, is expected to be …
MINI Clubman teased, set to be unveiled next week
This is an official teaser image of the new MINI Clubman, which will make its motor show debut in September at Frankfurt. The car is also on its way to a press …
2016 Peugeot 308 GTi leaked – two states of tune with 250 and 270 PS, debuts at Goodwood on June 25
Following an official video teaser and several not-so-official photos of the upcoming 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi, the French hi-po hatch has once again been leaked online - this time with a flurry …
Mercedes-Benz GLC unveiled – the SUV sweet spot?
Here it is - the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. If the GLA was too small and the GLE (previously M-Class) was too big and expensive, this should hit the sweet spot for you. …
International Engine of the Year 2015 – BMW i8 wins!
This year's International Engine of the Year award goes to the 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbocharged hybrid engine in the BMW i8, finally ending the Ford 1.0 litre Ecoboost engine's three-year reign. The …
