Nissan’s all-new Micra, revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, is a car aimed at destroying Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris, rather than competing in the sub-light sector like its immediate predecessor. At 3995mm long, 1742mm wide and 1452mm tall, the Micra is 170mm longer, 77mm wider and […]
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Mercedes Generation EQ bows at Paris motor show
Mercedes-Benz has previewed the design language of its upcoming electric vehicle range, with the debut of the Generation EQ concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The future lineup is all set to fall under the EQ umbrella, a name which incorporates IQ and Electricity, or ‘Electrical Intelligence’. The concept […]
Hyundai RN30 concept debuts in Paris, previews i30 hot hatch
Hyundai is exhibiting the extreme, race-ready RN30 concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, to show everyone it wants to be taken seriously in the performance stakes. The RN30 is seen as a taster for the i30 N that will take the good fight to the likes of Volkswagen […]
Lexus UX concept unveiled at 2016 Paris Motor Show
Following some initial interior and exterior shots, Lexus has now unveiled the new UX concept SUV at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in France. The UX is set to preview an upcoming compact SUV for the future showroom, based on the Toyota C-HR. In concept form it showcases a very […]
Aussie-bound 2017 Honda Civic Type R previewed
Honda has revealed a preview of the new Civic Type R which is set to be the example that will eventually be introduced in Australia. The current Civic Type R isn’t available in Australia, which means the last Type R we had was back in 2011. The new model is […]
Fourth driver killed in Malaysia relating to Takata airbag defect
Honda’s Malaysian arm has confirmed the death of a driver following the rupture of what could prove to be a faulty Takata airbag. Following investigations by the Royal Malaysian Police, Honda Malaysia confirmed the Takata single stage (SDI) driver airbag was a contributor to the death of a driver in […]
Volkswagen I.D. concept revealed, previews EV future
After days, weeks and months of teasers, Volkswagen has officially unveiled its electric-powered I.D. concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, with a road-going version confirmed to hit the road in 2020. Volkswagen chairman Herbert Diess said at the reveal that the company has started the “greatest change process in […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery unveiled, on sale in Australia in July
Following last night’s website slip-up (Australian time), Land Rover has now officially revealed the all-new 2017 Discovery 5. It’s up to 480kg lighter, more efficient, and cleverer than ever. The new model is a full-size SUV offering seating for seven adults, along with a large cargo area measuring 1231 litres […]