It’s a nameplate that originally helped pioneer what is now one of the fiercest market segments, but can the new Suzuki Vitara fend off the well-packaged and great value rivals? In our opinion the new Vitara has two main rivals that it needs to contend with; the excellent Mazda CX-3, […]
Month: January 2016
Top 10 small cars that came with six-cylinder engines
Big engine in small car is a formula that has been perfected almost since the start of the 20th century. The effectiveness of this approach lies in the superior power-to-weight ratio compared with a larger car. While we love V8-engined small cars such as the Torana SLR 5000, we’re focusing […]
2016 Citroen DS 3 revealed, 154kW Performance variant added
The new-look 2016 Citroen DS 3 has been unveiled at a special event in Paris. It showcases new styling inside and out, and new powertrains and on-board technology. Arguably known as one of the most stylish compact hatches on sale, the DS 3 has been around in its current form […]
Koenigsegg Agera RS sold out, all 25 orders taken
Koenigsegg has sold all 25 examples of the epic Agera RS after being on the market for just under one year. It makes it the best-selling vehicle the company has ever made. Built at Koenigsegg’s exclusive factory in Ängelholm, Sweden, the Agera RS is the most potent and most advanced […]
2016 Lexus RX receives 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The new Lexus RX has passed ANCAP’s stringent five-star safety rating after performing well in recent crash tests. ANCAP says the new SUV scored “good” in pedestrian tests, scoring 28.67 out of 36, while adult occupant protection returned a score of 31.8 out of 38. Child occupant safety scored 40.3 […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe spotted, ready to rival BMW X4
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming GLC Coupe in cold weather conditions in Germany. The near-production-looking prototype suggests the showroom model must be getting very near. It will be inspired by the concept of the same name that debuted in April last year. This […]
Subaru BRZ sets new world record for ‘Tightest 360 spin’ (video)
The Subaru BRZ is regarded as one of the most exciting and engaging new-model sports cars on the market. But now there’s been some proof to back up the notion; it performs the tightest 360-degree spin in the world. Yep, it’s actually a Guinness World Record and it has just […]
All-new Lada Niva small SUV coming in 2018
Russian vehicle producer AvtoVAZ is rumoured to be planning an all-new Lada Niva, ready for market entry by around 2018. Initially scheduled for redesign this year, the third-generation has apparently been pushed back by two years. Currently, the Niva is powered by a 1.7-litre, 61kW four-cylinder, mated to a five-speed […]