Mercedes-Benz has announced it will produce the first model from its sub-brand known as EQ in the German city of Bremen. The announcement was made overnight by Daimler, confirming that the first vehicle to be produced by EQ will hit the roads by the end of the decade. Mercedes has […]
Month: October 2016
Volkswagen operating profit drops in Q3, Porsche helps
Volkswagen’s earnings have plummeted by more than half in the third quarter through September, with subsidiary Porsche adding strong revenue figures. VW released its interim report that showed operating profit had dropped to US$396 million in the third quarter of 2016, in comparison to $801 million VW posted the same […]
Volkswagen Atlas officially revealed, for US market only
Volkswagen has unveiled the American-only new Atlas seven-seat SUV. This is the first Volkswagen SUV to be built in VW’s new US plant in Tennessee. Standing at just over five metres in length and just under two metres in width, it’s actually a little bit larger than the Toyota LandCruiser. […]
2017 MINI Countryman unveiled, the largest model yet
MINI’s all-new Countryman SUV has hit the web, with a November debut planned for the UKL-based crossover at the Los Angeles Motor Show. Substantially bigger than the model it replaces, it is 200mm longer, 30mm wider and sports a 75mm longer wheelbase, to bring it into line with the BMW […]
Volkswagen Amarok V6 already in high demand, overboost confirmed
Volkswagen’s imminent Amarok V6 diesel is already off to a flying start ahead of its November 24 launch, with over 6000 enquiries recorded by Volkswagen. The company has also revealed the ute will be equipped with an overboost feature that means its power and torque outputs comfortably eclipse those of […]
Mahindra e20 Plus revealed, new five-door electric city car
The Indian Mahindra e20 Plus has been fully revealed following a teaser earlier this month, showcasing an eco-friendly electric powertrain and quirky styling. The design is far more practical than the regular three-door e20, based on the old Reva electric car that Mahindra acquired rights to. There is a tidier […]
MG returns to Australia, MG6 Plus & MG3 hatch now on sale
MG has returned to Australia with the MG6 Plus and MG3 hatchback. Instead of British sports convertibles and sedans, we have value-focused Chinese-built cars, under SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation). The MG 3 is available in three variants: Core, Soul and Essence, at $13,990, $14,990 and $15,990 respectively. It is […]
2017 Tata Hexa announced for India, new 6-seat SUV
The Indian company which owns Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, has launched a new large three-row crossover called the Hexa. Due to go on sale in January 2017, the Hexa is, according to the company, “for those with an active and dynamic lifestyle”. One engine will be on offer, a 2.2-litre […]