Derek Fung

Editor-at-large — Derek has a lifelong love for all things automotive, from the dullest Camry to record shattering Bugattis. Prior to starting up Between the Axles he was a reviewer for CNET Australia and the founding editor of its Car Technology channel. [Read more]

Chrysler

Chrysler Group officially becomes FCA US

by Derek Fung

Chrysler Group LLC has changed its name to FCA US LLC, marking the end of a seven year stint where the company’s pentastar logo came back in to use.

Hyundai

New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid loses the ugly, gains power

by Derek Fung

Hyundai has unveiled the hybrid version of its seventh generation Sonata sedan with an upgraded drivetrain, and a much less ugly visual aesthetic.

Koenigsegg

Koenigsegg returning to the US, Canada in 2015

by Derek Fung

According to a report, Koenigsegg will be returning to the USA and Canada in 2015 with two road-legal vehicles, a federalised Agera and an all-new model.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Impala Midnight Edition to be based on Blackout Concept

by Derek Fung

In 2015 Chevrolet will produce a Impala Midnight Edition based on the Blackout Concept that was shown at the 2014 SEMA show.

Skoda

Skoda Superb: third generation revealed in official spy photos

by Derek Fung

Skoda has released three official spy photos of the third generation Skoda Superb, which will debut in mid-February 2015.

Hyundai

Hyundai Veloster cut from UK lineup, replaced by i30 Turbo

by Derek Fung

This week Hyundai introduced a new i30 Turbo variant. Cue Hyundai UK withdrawing the quirky four-door Veloster hatch from that market.

Buick

Buick Encore: first generation small SUV photo gallery

by Derek Fung

Basically a rebadged Opel Mokka, the Buick Encore small SUV was launched with cross fingers in 2013 and it has gone on to surpass all sales expectations.

Audi