On the back of impressive US sales of its groundbreaking Genesis sedan, Hyundai is said to be strongly evaluating the possibility of a premium SUV version. In what would be a similar relationship between BMW’s 5 Series sedan and its X5 stablemate, basic floorpan and platform elements would be shared […]
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Renault previews new ‘Oroch’ ute, debuts June 18
Renault has released teaser images for its upcoming ‘Oroch’ small utility based on the Dacia Duster. It’s being marketed as a sporty utility pickup. Small car-based utes are a staple of the South American and South African markets, with entrants from GM (Chevrolet Montana), Fiat (Strada), and Ford even has […]
Mitsubishi considers co-development for next Lancer – report
Mitsubishi is reportedly contemplating which direction to take for the next-generation version of its ageing Lancer sedan and hatch. Reports of a collaboation with Renault-Nissan surfaced last year, but earlier this year, Mitsubishi executives confirmed that talks had stalled. Nothing is set in stone at this point, but Mitsubishi has […]
Rezvani Motors previews ‘Beast’, Ariel Atom-based supercar
California-based Rezvani Automotive Designs has compiled a video teaser of its forthcoming supercar, called the Beast. Introduced last year as a concept, the Beast consists of a carbon-fibre body, and, as we can see from the video, lightweight carbon-fibre seats and steering wheel. The exotic styling of the Beast also […]
2018 Jeep Grand Wagoneer to be shown to dealers in August
Remember the talk about Jeep developing a new grand SUV sitting above the Grand Cherokee? The idea has now advanced to the point where Jeep will show a preview of the new ‘Grand Wagoneer’ to dealers in August, a report has revealed. Set to sit above the Grand Cherokee as […]
Updated 2015 Toyota Corolla hatch now on sale in Australia
The new-look 2015 Toyota Corolla hatch has landed in Australia, with revised styling, improved fuel economy, and enhanced technology headlining the model update. Starting with the design, the new Corolla is an extension of the outgoing hatch layout, with more rounded edges and longer overhangs. In fact, the overall length […]
New Ferrari Dino on the way, ‘entry-level’ sports car
Ferrari is set to reintroduce the Dino name with a new sports car which could become the brand’s most affordable model, the company’s boss has confirmed. This will be the first time the Dino name will be used in around 40 years. Speaking with Autocar in the UK, new Ferrari […]
2015 Audi A1 Sportback on sale in Australia from $26,900
Audi Australia has launched the 2015 update for the Audi A1 Sportback, which now kicks off at just $26,900 for the new 1.0 TFSI variant. Two new engines join the range this time around, with a 1.0-litre TFSI turbo three-cylinder becoming the new entry-level model. The tiny unit develops 70kW […]