In a growing segment full of ‘me-toos’ and competitive one-upmanship, what a breath of fresh air the 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus is. Despite sharing classification with the likes of Mazda CX-3, Renault Captur and Ford EcoSport, it doesn’t have much in common with them, standing out as something of an […]
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2017 Peugeot 3008 GT revealed, first ever ‘GT’ SUV
Peugeot has revealed its first ever GT-badged semi-sporty SUV, in the form of the new 3008 GT and GT-Line. These will make their official public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this year. Following in the footsteps of Peugeot’s other GT packages that have been available for other models, […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian specs confirmed, 162TSI range-topper
Australian specs for the highly anticipated 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have been announced, with five engine options including a potent new TSI petrol. Sadly, Aussie buyers will miss out on the tempting new 2.0 TDI diesel that overseas buyers get – it churns out 176kW and 500Nm. However, sporty drivers will […]
M-Sport creates muscly Raptor-like Ford Ranger for Europe
Ever since the current T6 Ford Ranger debuted in 2011, mini Raptors – as in the Ford F-150-based SVT Raptor – have been sprouting up all over the place. Lifted Rangers with F-O-R-D scripted grilles and body flares have been perusing the streets of Thailand, Australia and the rest of […]
Video: Citroen C4 Cactus 1.6 HDi review – first impressions (POV)
Looking to buy a small SUV but want something a little different? The Citroen C4 Cactus could be the perfect candidate. We’re currently test driving the new Citroen Cactus, based on the C4. As you’ll see in the video below, it looks nothing like your average C4. It’s dressed in […]
2017 Maserati Quattroporte facelift gets improved aero, expanded lineup
Maserati has updated its flagship model, the Quattroporte, with the introduction of two new trim levels for the high-end sedan. Three and a half years since the introduction of the sixth generation Quattroporte VI, it has received a significant update from Maserati. There’s an aggressive new front fascia, vertical chrome […]
New-look 2017 Renault Clio revealed, updated tech
Renault has unveiled the facelifted 2017 Clio, complete with a redesigned look, new engines and more technology inside. Joining the existing engine range, Renault is introducing a new 1.5dCi 110 diesel and ATCe 120 petrol, which will be available with a six-speed manual transmission. This gives Renault one of the […]
VW Group gets approval to fix another 1.1 million dieselgate cars
Volkswagen has announced the approval of a proposed fix for a further 1.1 million vehicles, bringing the total approved fixes to 2.5 million units out of around 11 million. Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) officially gave Volkswagen the go-ahead for a further 1.1 million units to be replaced in […]