In Brief: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Performance: 2.4-Litre petrol engine 94kW @ 4,500rpm and 199Nm at 4,500rpm (was 2.0L 87kW/186Nm) Maximum power output, front motor 60kW, rear motor 70kW Maximum torque front 137Nm, rear 195Nm Increased maximum generator output 80kW Increased drive battery capacity 13.8kWh from 12kWh. Potential electric driving range up to 54km (approx. 7 hours charge time [...]
In our new podcast-style news cast, we talk about cars and events. This week: Hyundai’s new Ute Audi RSQ3 How car makers choose what goes into your car Luxury Car Tax Electric Motor Cycles Electric Cars ANCAP and EuroNCAP explained Navin asks if the new [...]
Aston Martin with James Bond Retractable Guns Sold 6.39mill USD An Aston Martin with tyre slashers, revolving licence plate, and smoke screen dispenser has sold for £5.26 million. It is the most expensive James Bond car ever [...]
Porsche’s customer teams have delivered a strong performance at the first qualifying session of the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps: All six vehicles in the pro-category have qualified for Friday’s Super Pole, in which the fastest 20 cars fight for the top grid spots for the 24-hour marathon in the Ardennes. Per vehicle, [...]
Citroen Centenary to be Celebrated at Motorclassica 2019 One hundred years of France’s most innovative vehicle marque, Citroen, will be celebrated at this year’s Motorclassica, the Australian International Concours d’Elegance and classic motor show which also marks its own 10th anniversary in 2019. Set to be staged at Melbourne’s World Heritage-listed Royal [...]
The Classic Outback Trial – the 21st century equivalent of the classic Round Australia trials – will return to Outback New South Wales in 2020. Event Director Philip Bernadou has announced that after a sojourn in Alice Springs in 2016 and 2018, the 7th Classic Outback Trial will return to its original roots from 8-15 August, 2020. To rally [...]
Never heard of Genesis? It is the upstart new brand from Korean car giant, Hyundai. Like Toyota and Nissan before it, Hyundai spun off posher, nicer, more desirable models that appeal to those who fancy something a bit special. Genesis is becoming popular with hire car operators for the reliability and technology that comes with it. Genesis leads the overall [...]
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 [...]
