A sporty new SUV is in the works at Mahindra, with this early design sketch showing a stunning four-door coupe theme. It’s a layout first introduced by BMW with the X6, and was recently followed up by the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Now it looks like even the entry-level carmakers are […]
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Ferrari FF update coming, to debut at Concorso d’Eleganza?
Ferrari is set to unveil a refreshed FF next month, having released several teaser images hinting at an update to its four door, four-wheel drive supercar. “Come discover a whole new world” – Ferrari says on atop the image, suggesting more than just minor changes are in store for the […]
Ford Fiesta RS not happening, says performance division chief engineer
A sad day for hot hatch fans today, as Ford is putting to rest rumours of an upcoming high-performance Ford Fiesta RS. Ford Performance chief engineer Tyrone Johnson spoke with Motoring and offered the following insight: “[In regards to a possible Fiesta RS]… some comments from senior Ford people that […]
Skoda planning “something big” for Geneva, new 7-seat SUV?
Skoda is planning to unveil “something big” at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, using social media to release an inexplicit teaser image. There’s no point in trying to find any clues from the image. Skoda simply asks everyone to guess what is behind the door. If anything, it does look […]
Mercedes-Benz pickup ute to be named Z-Class or X-Class – rumour
Fresh details about Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming dual-cab ute seem to have emerged, expected to be called either the X-Class or Z-Class. Comprehensive details are rumoured to have been revealed at a private event, including engines, range structure, design details and pricing estimates. Although it is well known the Mercedes ute will […]
Apple & Google Car projects more advanced than expected: Daimler CEO
News from Reuters suggests Apple and Google’s autonomous vehicle projects might be further advanced than previously thought. The tip came from Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche, after a recent trip to silicon Valley. Zetsche was on record saying to Welt am Sonntag of Germany: “Our impression was that these companies can […]
Volkswagen to unveil mid-cycle update for Golf Mk7 at Geneva
Plans are afoot for a mid-cycle facelift of the Mk VII Volkswagen Golf. Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the revised Golf could reach Australian shores before the end of the year. German publication Auto Bild reports the facelift was initially intended for the end of […]
Jaguar XE awarded five-star ANCAP safety rating
Following recent crash tests by Euro NCAP, Australia’s ANCAP crew have taken a look at the results and decided to award the new Jaguar XE the full five-star rating. The Jaguar XE was launched in Australia last year. It was introduced to compete in the very demanding mid-size premium sedan […]