Some patent images have surfaced online showing what appears to be the design outline of the next-gen, 2021 Nissan X-Trail for the first time. The images were found on the Brazilian Ministry of Economy database. The patent application was lodged on March 12 by the looks of it and then […]
Year: 2020
Suzuki Jimny 5-door in the works for Indian market – report
If you love the idea of the new Suzuki Jimny but you’re afraid it’s too small for your needs, we have some good news. There is a new 5-door version in the works, a report has revealed. Unfortunately, it looks set for the Indian market only this stage. According to […]
Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe hybrids complete winter testing
Jeep has just finished testing prototype versions of the upcoming new Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe hybrid SUVs in freezing conditions within the Arctic Circle. Engineers took them on an epic drive from Italy to Arjeplog, Sweden. These will become Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid models outside of China, and, like […]
New Honda Jazz Type R ‘a possibility’, rendering provides inspiration
Love the idea of a Honda Jazz Type R? Well, that could be a possibility thanks to the nameplate’s young and enthusiastic customer profile in Asia. Honda currently offers just one proper performance car, the Civic Type R. Aside from the NSX supercar, that is. But it wasn’t always that […]
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain revealed with X5 concept
BMW has unveiled a new hydrogen powertrain initiative, using the latest X5 to showcase the technology. The concept is called the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT. Hydrogen fuel cell technology could become BMW’s fourth pillar of its powertrain portfolio, says BMW board member for research and development, Klaus Frohlich. He says […]
2021 Genesis G80 unveiled in full, gets 3.5L twin-turbo V6
Following its initial reveal earlier this month, Genesis has now unveiled the all-new 2021 Genesis G80 large luxury sedan in full. It debuts not only a new design language and platform, but also a new turbo V6 engine. Let’s start with the engines. Buyers will be offered three different options. […]
Kia appoints former BMW designer Jochen Paesen for interior design
Kia has hired former BMW designer Jochen Paesen to become the company’s vice president of interior design, including overseeing future electrified vehicles. Belgian-born Paesen moves across from his role as senior design director for interior at NIO, the Chinese electric supercar maker. Before that he worked at BMW Group and […]
2020 Kia Sorento GT-Line diesel review (video)
Kia has certainly raised the bar over the last few years with class-leading styling, improved quality, the longest warranty, and is maintaining very competitive prices. In the 7-seater SUV market, the 2020 Kia Sorento competes with the likes of the Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9. But the current shape has […]