Honda Australia has confirmed a turbo engine for the new-look CR-V, which is scheduled to hit the local market in July. Both five-seat and seven-seat options will be on offer. The new mid-size SUV, currently only available with five seats, will soon be able to absorb more of the market […]
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2017 Nissan X-Trail on sale in Australia from $27,990, new 2.0L diesel
Nissan Australia is introducing the 2017 X-Trail facelift, bringing in a new turbo-diesel engine option as well as boosting overall standard equipment. The 2017 X-Trail can be spotted via its new-look V-Motion grille in the front end, new alloy wheel options, and some LED daytime running lights infused into the […]
Suzuki Maruti Dzire makes Australian debut, for Indian dealers
The sedan counterpart to the all-new Suzuki Swift due here next month is currently in Australia, with Indian dealer principals and retail managers for Maruti Suzuki – the Indian outpost of the Japanese small car company. PD will attempt to unearth more information about this mysterious vehicle’s presence in our […]
Volkswagen T-Roc spotted, pushing hard at Nurburgring (video)
Following Volkswagen’s confirmation of the new T-Roc last week, the company has just been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming compact SUV at the Nurburgring. The T-Roc will come in beneath the Tiguan in the company’s showroom, standing around 300mm shorter and 140mm lower. Despite the difference in […]
2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 Australian prices & features announced
Volkswagen Australia has announced final prices for the 2017 Mk7.5 Golf, including the performance GTI and Golf R hot hatches. As previously reported, Australia is getting four main engine options, including 110TSI, 110TDI, 132TSI, and 135TDI, along with the 2.0TSI units powering the Golf GTI and Golf R. Both hatch […]
Honda HR-V fully electric version being developed for China
A fully electric version of China’s Honda HR-V, the XR-V, has been spotted in its home country undergoing testing ahead an expected launch later this year. The camouflaged test vehicle was reported by Chinese website auto.163.com. This means Honda is looking at growing on an increasing number of automakers looking […]
TVR Griffith trademark suggests name for new model – report
TVR has reportedly trademarked the name Griffith, ahead of the launch of its all-new sports car suggesting this could be its name. So far TVR has only sent out teasers for its first new model since the business closed in 2006, with a nameplate yet to be confirmed. According to […]
Fiat India to supply engines for Tata, Maruti Suzuki
An agreement between Fiat India and Tata Motors, as well as Maruti Suzuki, has shed light on upcoming models for the brands. According to Economic Times, Fiat will supply 220,000 engines to the companies, with 70,000 of those destined for Tata’s new SUVs, codenamed Q501 and Q502. These are new […]