Before the year is out, Mercedes-Benz will present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecessor. It thus reduces the overall weight of the new SL by [...]
Architect Bjarke Ingels has worked with AUDI AG to bring his vision of a "digital street" to life for the Design Miami, 2011 exhibition. The architects of Bjarke Ingels Group created the concept in 2010 for the Audi Urban Future Award architecture competition. Now they have translated their vision, called "Urban Future," into an interactive, three-dimensional LED installation. The model [...]
The day started at the impressive front gate. The house rests on the top of a hill overlooking Sydney Harbour. The view is not what it once was with houses and tall units blocks being built all round. There are still glimpses but frankly with a house like this would you ever be looking at the water. We were conveyed [...]
That’s an interesting question. Like most people I have a preference for a car type, but favourite depends on budget. No one would drive a Kia if they could afford a Jaguar and very few people would prefer a Hyundai to a BMW and those who say they do are waiting for little men in white coats to come. [...]
Efficiency and superlative performance The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG stands for efficiency and performance, exclusivity and a superlative driving experience. Running on 11.8 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined, 276 g CO2/km), the high-performance SUV undercuts its predecessor by 4.7 litres, or 28 percent. The basis for low fuel consumption and top-class performance is provided by [...]
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that its newly developed 'SKYACTIV-G 1.3' engine has been named the 2012 Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) Technology of the Year. The SKYACTIV-G 1.3 engine is available in the new Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) in the Japanese market. RJC chairman, Hiroshi Fukunaga, announced the award after the final round [...]
A break from our usual fare, today we headed for the magnificent Mayfield House. Set in a working 5,000 acre farm, Mayfield House is surrounded by a few hundred acres of over-the-top landscaping. The new water gardens look wonderful and once there are a few years growth should be as fabulous as the rest of the garden areas. It’s worth [...]
Well boys and girls, you’ve come home with your prized new iPhone in your hot little hand and start stuffing new apps onto it with gay abandon. One of your purchases is Navigon, Satnav for a phone. It’s a Garmin program so you expect it to work faultlessly. You jump in the car, pair your phone are you're off [...]
Holden Captiva 7: the series II Quickie Review: Outside: Restyled front and rear focusing on the lights, grill and rear bumper, 19”wheels on the top model, 2 part tail gate allowing easy access via gas strut operated rear window, lower skirt has sacrifice sections in black plastic which are easily replaced without having to repaint your car. Inside: Restyled dash, [...]
Subaru’s BRZ Concept-STI (Subaru Tecnica International) sports car has been unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show, ahead of the month-end reveal of the production BRZ at Tokyo Motor Show. The new rear-wheel drive compact sports car features a horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, enabling an ultra-low centre of gravity – producing what Subaru describes as a “pure handling delight.” [...]
