Browsing: Automobiles

Ford has a new TLD Signature Edition package for the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost. It includes unique graphics, the GT front fascia and grille, and bronze accents. The package costs $3,000.   The Mustang GT might be Ford’s performance offering, but the Blue Oval hasn’t forgotten about the entry-level EcoBoost offering. It launched the RTR Package for the four-cylinder Mustang last October, and now it is introducing a styling package.   It’s called the TLD Signature Edition, and it’s named after Troy Lee Designs, the famous helmet designer, who collaborated on the project with the Ford Design team. The package includes…

The barrier to entry into electric motoring keeps getting lower.Chery E5 [MY24 shown]BYD Atto 3And, with fuel prices on the rise, the affordable end of the EV spectrum could become even more attractive for Aussie families looking to tighten their purse strings.So let’s compare two of the best budget-friendly battery-powered small SUVs – the Chery E5 and the BYD Atto 3 – to see which comes out on top.How much?The Chery E5 (formerly known as the Chery Omoda E5) is available in two model grades – the entry-level Urban that costs $36,990 plus on-road costs, and the flagship Ultimate that…

Article SummaryThe 102EX was a 2011 Phantom converted to full electric power — 389 hp, 71 kWh battery, 125-mile range — then taken on a world tour so Rolls-Royce customers could drive it and give direct feedbackThe 103EX concept in 2016 doubled down on the electric direction, previewing an autonomous, AI-driven future for the brand — a second listening exercise before any production commitmentThe Spectre arrived in 2023 as the first production electric Rolls-Royce, but the brand has since softened its 2030 all-electric deadline as sales came in below early expectationsThere is something quietly audacious about what Rolls-Royce did in…

The Koenigsegg Gemera is a four-door hypercar with a hybrid powertrain that delivers 2,300 horsepower and 2,028 pound-feet of torque. Koenigsegg first unveiled the Gemera back in 2020. 300 examples will be built, and all are already pre-sold. If you’ve forgotten about the Gemera, we wouldn’t fault you. The Swedish four-passenger hypercar from Koenigsegg was first unveiled back in 2020. It’s finally heading to production now. While their vehicles move incredibly fast, production at Koenigsegg moves a bit more slowly. Still, the company recently expanded its production line, allowing the Gemera to inch closer to customer delivery dates. 6 Source:…

Looking at fuel prices at the moment, we have one word: Yikes!Well, we could think of some other one-syllable exclamations, but suffice it to say that fuel prices are high… if your local servo even has any fuel!Now, this could just be a blip. Middle Eastern conflicts typically don’t wrap up quickly, mind you, but spikes in fuel prices tend to be just that – spikes, before fuel prices come back to Earth.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.  Hyundai i30 N Hybrid But anecdotally, over the past few weeks we’ve seen heightened…

Article SummaryThis BMW iX3 50 xDrive combines an M Sport Package Pro with Individual two-tone leather.It has the new M steering wheel and M Sport seats.The 22-inch, M-branded wheels are the largest available for the electric SUV.Being able to shop in the luxury segment certainly has its perks. Although the iX3 sits closer to the bottom of the BMW lineup than to the top, it’s still highly customizable. Sure, some options like ventilated front seats and heated rear seats aren’t offered yet, but they’re coming. In the meantime, a new high-spec build shows what’s currently available in the configurator.Based on…

Toyota insider claims it will be called the Celica Sport. The next GR-badged sports car could have all-wheel drive. Power is expected to come from Toyota’s new turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. Toyota has been talking about bringing back the Celica for nearly four years. It has been dropping hints ever since, whether through its Grip anime series or by filing trademarks to protect its cherished nameplate. Some dealers have apparently already seen the car behind closed doors, but publicly, it remains a no-show. While a mysterious sports coupe was spotted testing in Portugal at the end of last month, Toyota…

The Subaru Uncharted SUV has been confirmed for a launch in Australia, where it’s expected to be the most affordable electric vehicle (EV) yet from the brand.It’s due here mid-year, with pricing and specifications yet to be announced. Revealed last July, the Uncharted is a twin to the electric Toyota C-HR+ compact electric SUV, which is not due in Australia until 2027.Both the Subaru and Toyota are set to compete with the Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 in terms of size and price, and will slot in under their larger Solterra and bZ4X siblings which start…

Article SummaryMANHART’s turbo upgrade and MHtronik powerbox push the S68 V8 hybrid system from 727 hp to 910 hp and torque from 1,000 Nm to 1,200 Nm.Suspension can be upgraded via H&R lowering springs or KW Variant 4 coilovers; exhaust is replaced with a stainless MANHART unit with four matt black 115 mm tips.Wheel options range from the cast Concave One (21/22-inch) to the forged Concave One Forged in 22-inch all around, with configurable rim colors.The G91 BMW M5 Touring makes 727 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque from a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That’s supercar numbers in a car with…

The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is back for 2027.   It launches with General Motors’ next-generation LS6 V8 engine that makes 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque.   The 721-horsepower Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray while packing a new hybrid powertrain.   The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is back for 2027. The automaker teased the model earlier this month, but now we have nearly all the details. Powering the Corvette Grand Sport will be General Motors’ next-generation V8 engine, the LS6. The naturally aspirated 6.7-liter V8 produces 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque, and it will become…