Even though the Lexus ES was only reintroduced in Australia a couple of years ago, the company is planning a facelift update which will debut later this month. The Lexus ES is the second-smallest sedan the brand makes, sitting just above the IS sedan. It did disappear from the Australian market […]
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Nissan Lannia to debut at Shanghai show, for Chinese youth
Nissan is planning to unveil the production version of the Lannia concept at the Shanghai motor show in a couple of weeks. It’s set to be an energetic model aimed at the youth generation in China. It’s an evolution of the Friend-ME concept from 2013, and in turn the production […]
2015 Hyundai i30 Series II on sale from $20,990; new look, more features
Hyundai has updated the popular i30 by giving it a fresh look, adding more features, and shaking up the model names. The diesel option also welcomes a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, as well as an increase in output. Five models now feature in the lineup; Active, ActiveX, SR, SR Premium, […]
Citroen Aircross concept revealed, potential future SUV?
The rather intriguing Citroen Aircross concept has been officially revealed following a leaked image earlier this week. It will make its full public debut at the 2015 Shanghai motor show. As you can see, the Aircross concept is an attempt at a full SUV-style vehicle by Citroen. It showcases various […]
2015 Ford Focus ST ‘LZ’ on sale in Australia from $38,990
Ford Australia has announces local prices for the highly anticipated 2015 Ford Focus ST hot hatch. It comes with a fresh exterior design, updated interior, and various mechanical enhancements over the outgoing version. Building on the already-excellent current ‘LW’ model Focus ST, the new ‘LZ’ version uses a re-tuned suspension […]
2015 Nissan X-Trail Hybrid announced for Japanese market
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 […]
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” […]