[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Automotive giant’s European division commits to launching an EV next decade, but argues there’s a long way to go for EV price parity and profitability. The boss of Toyota Europe has confirmed plans to introduce the brand’s first all-electric vehicle in the region by 2021, which will likely be an SUV or van.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Tesla is about to welcome its newest member to the family when the Model Y makes its long-awaited debut this week at the company’s L.A. design studio. The Model Y’s arrival adds another model to Tesla’s growing lineup of electric cars. The crossover is expected to slot between the entry-level Model 3 and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While you might not think of the Rio as an option if you’re looking for a sporting drive, the GT-Line might just surprise you. It’s affordable too. Pros and Cons Pros Brilliant chassis and suspension tune Engine and DCT are nicely matched and provide enough fun Compact exterior belies cavernous interior and space…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] German automaker isn’t backing down in its commitment to electric vehicles, and says it will be carbon neutral by 2050. Volkswagen Group’s leadership has announced a ramping up of its already ambitious electric vehicle plans at its 2019 annual press conference. The German automaker now plans to launch 70 new electric cars by…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota Supra has earned a sterling reputation among motoring enthusiasts thanks to its stout six-cylinder engine capable of putting down impressive power. Now it’s gaining a reputation among automotive speculators for being an investment-grade car, as it’s fetching large figures at the auction block. At this weekend’s Amelia Island auctions, RM Sotheby’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Volkswagen Passat has earned its stripes on both the highway patrol and general duties fleets, replacing decades of Ford Falcons and Holden Commodores. Police in Victoria will soon have turbocharged all-wheel-drive power to track down high-speed crooks, with the 206kW Volkswagen Passat about to join the ranks – ending decades of Ford…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] On January 3, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher turned 50 years old, and Ferrari is commemorating the milestone with a special exhibition at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy, entitled “Michael 50.” It tells the story of Schumacher’s extraordinary record-breaking F1 career and the driver’s time at Ferrari when, between 2000 and 2004,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Renault will still have a larger say in the Alliance, but it has effectively agreed to relinquish its right to the chairmanship of Nissan under the new agreement. The heads of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have agreed to form of a new board of management for the three-headed automaking alliance. As part…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Switzerland is known for a lot of things – chocolate, ski resorts, a square flag… but all-electric sports cars? Not so much. However, that could very well change with the introduction of the 2019 Piëch Mark Zero. Offered as the very first model from Piëch Automotive, a German-Swiss automaker based out of Zürich…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Limited-run coupe gets 1930s Le Mans racer-themed appointments, and will be limited to 100 units globally. It’s also very, very green. Bentley has revealed a very special version of its Continental GT created in collaboration with its bespoke coachbuilding division, Mulliner, inspired by the iconic Bentley ‘Blower’ of the 1930s. Limited to just…