To help compete with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan has unveiled a hybrid version of the popular X-Trail mid-size SUV. It will go on sale in the Japanese market only, at least initially. The hybrid version is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine which is combined with an electric motor […]
Year: 2015
Hennessey plans epic 746kW package for 2016 Cadillac CTS-V
Not one to be outdone, American tuning house and vehicle manufacturer Hennessey Performance (HPE) has spilled the beans on plans for the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V. In Hennessey tradition, the firm is setting high goals for the new HPE1000 package, hoping to take the crown for fastest four-door sedan in the […]
Daimler confirms Nissan involvement with new Mercedes pickup
After some speculation, Daimler and Renault-Nissan have finally confirmed the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup/ute will share some of its architecture with the 2016 Nissan Navara NP300. Daimler says the one-ton ute will “meet the specific needs of its customers” and “will have all of Mercedes-Benz’s distinctive characteristics and features”. Other than […]
Mercedes-AMG could build bespoke four-door GT – report
Mercedes’s mental tuning house AMG may produce its own individual four-door GT sedan, not based on any existing Mercedes model, according to brand chairman Tobias Moers. Tobias Moers told Motoring reporters on the sideline of the New York Auto Show that the brand could have a “stand-alone four-door sports car” […]
Dodge Journey Blacktop on sale in Australia from $38,500
Dodge has announced a sporty version of the Journey in Australia, called the Journey Blacktop edition. It carries a similar theme to the Fiat Freemont Crossroad, sharing the same major components. The Dodge Journey Blacktop becomes the new flagship model, featuring all of the goodies that are available to the […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2015 – Land Rover takes command
Official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for March 2015 have been released, with Mercedes-Benz C-Class sales going through the roof, big sales for both Lamborghini and Ferrari, and impressive numbers for the Nissan X-Trail and all Land Rover luxury models. Toyota remains the leading manufacturer overall, with staggering […]
Video: Ferrari shows how it came up with the FXX K design
When Ferrari launched the LaFerrari, fans of the prancing horse brand rejoiced that there was a machine that could take it to the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. A clip has been released showing the design background behind the FXX K, the LaFerrari’s angrier brother. The video showcases just […]
Wald International develops sharp cosmetic kit for Lexus NX
Renowned Lexus tuner Wald International has come up with a styling program for the new Lexus NX, giving the already sharp SUV a more unique look. Starting from the front, Wald has added a new lip spoiler which extends from the factory bumper bar. There’s also extended wheel arch flares […]