The first Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition model has arrived in Australia, cutting a unique figure with its Racing Orange paintwork. Eclipsing three decades of open-top driving fun, the anniversary model’s colour scheme was inspired by the breaking of dawn, signalling the beginning of a new era in the history of the world’s favourite sports car. Related Stories: MX 5 [...]
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group today confirmed they are joining forces to develop next generation Electric Drive Units (EDUs). The move will support the advancement of electrification technologies, a central part of the automotive industry’s transition to an ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Shared) future. The strategic collaboration will build on the considerable knowledge and expertise in electrification at both [...]
Four wins: with an output of up to 310 kW (421 hp), the completely newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre M 139 engine is the world's most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production. With this engine, Mercedes-AMG has even exceeded the previously most powerful M 133 by 30 kW (41 hp). Maximum torque has also increased from 475 to up to [...]
What IS ANCAP: 5 Star safety explained For over 20 years, ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Programme) has been testing new cars for safety and crash performance. ANCAP, and its European counterpart, EuroNCAP, now have identical requirements therefore can share results. That means Australian cars and European cars are judged against the same criteria. https://youtu.be/fD2d2lMIMcw Each year, new cars [...]
Jaguar today announced that Ian Callum, Director of Design, is to leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective 01 July. Jaguar’s Ian Callum to leave role of Director of Design after 20 years Award-winning saloon, sports car [...]
Kia Motors announced that Seltos will be the name of its new global compact SUV. Due to be launched in the summer, the Kia Seltos will bring sophistication and assertiveness to the compact SUV segment. The name of the Kia Seltos is inspired by Greek mythology and the legend of Celtos, the son of Hercules. Representing the brave and assertive [...]
Honda Civic +LUXE hatch offers affordable luxury and outstanding value-for-money Premium equipment list sets the Civic +LUXE hatch apart from its competitors Civic +LUXE hatch on sale in June with a national drive away price of $29,990* Honda Australia has released a new Civic +LUXE limited edition hatch, which provides an affordable luxury offering for small car buyers at [...]
LA VOITURE NOIRE WINS DESIGN AWARD AT THE VILLA D'ESTE It's a dream for any vintage car lover. A radiant sun that offers a pleasant warmth, a sublime property and legendary cars all around that have been exceptionally maintained. Once again this year, the beautiful surroundings of Lake Como hosted an event celebrating elegance and design. The Villa d'Este organised [...]
Renault’s Board of Directors met today to examine the proposal received from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) regarding a potential 50/50 merger between Renault S.A. and FCA. After careful review of the terms of FCA’s friendly proposal, the Board of Directors decided to study with interest the opportunity of such a business combination, comforting Groupe Renault’s manufacturing footprint and creating additional [...]
The A4 represents the core of the brand – after four years of development, Audi has made the successful midsize model even tauter and sportier. Its exterior is integrated into the brand's new design language; the large MMI touch display offers the kind of operating experience customers will be familiar with from their smartphone. Many engine options now come with [...]
