Porsche has revealed the 2015 Porsche Cayenne GTS which swaps the previous naturally aspirated V8 with a new 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6. Despite the drop in two cylinders the new model offers more power and torque, and improved fuel economy. Downsizing is a big trend for manufacturers at the moment as […]
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New Ford Everest previewed before Nov 13 debut
Ford will unveil the new Australian-designed and engineered Everest large SUV next week. And to help build up some suspense the company has released this teaser image. The teaser image is predictably vague, showing the headlight design and a bit of the front grille. It’s understood the new model will […]
2015 Mazda6 images surface online, revealing updated look
Some images of the soon-to-be-revealed Mazda6 facelift have surfaced online, showing a mild exterior design update more in line with the original Takeri concept car first revealed in 2011. As you can see, the front end of the new model is well and truly falling under Mazda’s latest design language, […]
Mercedes-Benz G-Code concept revealed, previews compact SUV?
Mercedes-Benz could be about to jump on the super compact SUV bandwagon. And to prove it, it has revealed a new concept called the G-Code which could eventually inspire a future production model. At the moment the German company’s smallest SUV is the recently-announced GLA-Class. However, the GLA is not […]
Aston Martin DB9 & Vantage exempt from NHTSA crash test
Aston Martin has been given a temporary exemption from a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulation, allowing the DB9 and Vantage to continue to be sold in the US market. Even though the two high-end sports cars have not passed new side-impact crash tests, the NHTSA will allow […]
Hyundai developing new hybrid model to rival Toyota Prius
Hyundai is developing a new electric hybrid car set to go head-to-head with the Toyota Prius. It will become the company’s first ever dedicated hybrid model. An announcement was made confirming the plans at the South Korean launch of the Hyundai Aslan sedan (smaller than the new Genesis – there […]
2015 BMW X6 M laps Nurburgring in 8:05, as quick as V8 M3
With a 423kW twin-turbo V8 on board, the new BMW X6 M, revealed last week, is one of the most powerful production SUVs yet. It seems it is also very fast, reportedly matching the previous-gen BMW M3 coupe Nurburgring lap time. Speaking with Sport Auto website, BMW M project manager […]
2015 Honda HR-V confirmed for Australian market
Honda Australia has announced the all-new HR-V small SUV will be launched locally next year, sitting beneath the current CR-V. The nameplate rejoins the market after a 13-year hiatus. The new HR-V is set to help boost overall sales for the local arm by providing consumers with another SUV option, […]