Jeep is preparing the next-gen Grand Cherokee with a fresh platform, following a long stint using an old Chrysler-Daimler layout. The new model is set to adopt the Alfa Romeo ‘Giorgio’ platform. This platform is currently used to underpin the Alfa Romeo Giulia medium-size sedan and the Stelvio medium-size SUV. […]
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Australian vehicle sales for May 2018 (VFACTS)
The national new vehicle sales figures have been released, in the form of the May 2018 VFACTS report. Overall sales are up 2.1 per cent in the first five months of the year compared with the same period last year. At the top of the charts for vehicle brands is […]
2019 Mazda3 to debut at LA show, featuring SkyActiv-X tech – report
Mazda is reportedly planning to unveil the next-gen Mazda3 at the LA Auto Show in November, showcasing a brand new design inspired by the KAI concept shown last year. According to a recent Auto Express report from the UK, Mazda will show the new model for the first time in […]
BMW Z4 M40i confirmed, development almost finalised
The development of the next-gen BMW Z4 is coming close to an end, as prototypes are fine-tuned to make sure the new model offers genuine roadster characteristics when it debuts later this year. BMW has just confirmed the new Z4 will be topped by an M40i flagship variant, which will […]
McLaren MSO creates custom 675LT Gulf Racing edition
McLaren’s Special Operations division has created a new special edition, inspired by the Gulf-Davidoff GTC McLaren F1 GTR racing car from 1997. Based on the 675LT, which is already quite an exclusive model, the unique supercar is a one-off creation made to a customer’s order. With agreement from Gulf Oil […]
Toyota 86 hits 20,000 sales in Australia, new Apollo blue added
The now-iconic Toyota 86 is celebrating an impressive sales milestone, surpassing the 20,000 mark in Australia. To mark the occasion the local arm is launching a bright new Apollo blue colour option. Hitting the milestone, the Toyota 86 is the first sports car from the brand to pass 20,000 units […]
2018 Citroen C3 available from $23,990 drive-away, limited time ony
Citroen has announced that, for a limited time, its cute little Citroen C3 will be offered from $23,990 drive-away. This represents around $3000 in added value for customers. The new C3 is one of the most unique small hatches on the market. And not just unique for the sake of […]
FCA to confine Chrysler brand to US market only – report
One of Detroit’s most hallowed brands may be headed to the grave, at least everywhere in the world but the US, if intel leading up to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’s June 1 investor meeting is to be believed. A radical upheaval of product plans is expected to be announced tomorrow, including […]