Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving various prototype versions of the upcoming ‘GLE’ or ‘GLC’ large four-door coupe SUV. This will be the company’s answer to BMW’s X6. As we can see here thanks to a video by autoevolution YouTube channel, the GLE – name not confirmed – is set […]
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Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell becomes first hydrogen car in Australia
A special one-off Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle has been imported to Australia for testing purposes, and is a preview to a fleet of test vehicles being planned for the country. Hyundai Australia claims it is the first hydrogen-powered car to be permanently imported to the country. It features a […]
Mayor of Paris plans to ban cars from central districts
On your next trip to the ‘City of Love’ you might be able to enjoy a bike ride on Champs-Elysées with fewer cars. Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo recently announced that she wants to ban most cars from much of the city centre to encourage people to get around by […]
Rolls-Royce dresses up Paddington Bear for charity
For those of you who like to peer through the windows of Rolls-Royce’s showroom in Berkeley Square, London, try not to scream as you suddenly come across a bear. Indeed, our highly unusual advice for this encounter says ‘Admire it, and look for its friends’. Although these words most likely […]
Suzuki ends production of the Kizashi & Grand Vitara – rumour
Sad news from Japan as a Suzuki spokesperson has revealed the brand has apparently stopped production of the Kizashi and Grand Vitara models. Furthermore, Suzuki has confirmed that replacement models are unlikely as the models are trailling behind the competition in their respective market segments. To give some sort of […]
2015 Ford Kuga on sale in Australia from $27,490
Australian prices for the 2015 Ford Kuga have been announced just ahead of its local launch, with some price drops across the range despite getting updated and some uprated engines. Perhaps the biggest update to the Kuga is the introduction of a 1.5-litre EcoBoost replacing the 1.6, and the powerful […]
Rinspeed Budii concept can be driven or driverless
Bespoke car manufacturer and tuner Rinspeed has come up with an intriguing ‘Budii’ concept it is planning to unveil at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, based on the BMW i3 electric vehicle. If you’ve never heard of Rinspeed before, it’s worth doing a browse on the internet to see what […]
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee could get turbo Pentastar V6 – report
There’s news coming out from Detroit highlighting the next direction for Chrysler’s 3.6-litre Pentastar petrol V6 engine, suggesting turbocharging could be on the way. Chrysler is planning an upgrade for the widely used V6 as part of a strategy to lower its overall company fuel consumption average. The project, nicknamed […]