An intriguing Jaguar Land Rover prototype has been spotted at the Nurburgring, with a number of clues suggesting this could be a junior SUV to sit underneath the recently-introduced Jaguar F-Pace. At first, it looks like a regular Range Rover Evoque five-door, especially around at the back. But at the […]
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Google signs deal with Fiat-Chrysler to co-develop autonomous tech
Tech-giant Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have confirmed a partnership that will soon see Google testing its self-driving technology with a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Google’s Self Driving Project will collaborate for the first time with a vehicle manufacturer since the introduction of the self-driving project in 2009, continuing its research […]
Volkswagen T-Prime GTE concept revealed, previews new large SUV
Volkswagen has unveiled a new concept SUV at the Beijing motor show, called the T-Prime GTE. It’s set to give us some idea of the future design direction of the next Touareg large SUV. The company says the T-Prime is a “cutting-edge premium class SUV”, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain […]
Genesis New York Concept unveiled, previews new mid-size sedan
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled the ‘New York Concept’ at, where else but the New York Auto Show which is just getting underway now. The concept gives us some clues as to the brand’s future design and technical direction, featuring a “expressive and refined” philosophy called Athletic Elegance. What’s […]
BMW confirms plug-in hybrid MINI, i8 roadster, X7 large SUV
BMW has announced some of its plans for the future at its Annual Accounts Press Conference in Munich, confirming the i8 roadster and a new plug-in hybrid MINI. The BMW X7 large SUV will also be joining the lineup in the next few years. Perhaps the most interesting news is […]
Toyota previews unique Prius before New York debut, plug-in version?
Toyota has released a teaser image of a new Prius variant that will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show next week. Details are scarce at the moment but industry experts suggest this could be the plug-in version of Toyota’s recently-introduced fourth-gen Prius, allowing customers to recharge the batteries […]
2017 Porsche Cayenne now on sale in Australia from $109,400
Porsche Australia is announcing a light 2017 model year update for the Cayenne, adding more standard kit to the range. Despite lifting prices, overall value is boosted. Kicking off the additions is the latest version of Porsche’s Communication Management system (PCM). This includes satellite navigation and is now standard on […]
2016 Toyota Prius now on sale in Australia from $34,990
The so-called sporty new 2016 Toyota Prius has arrived in Australia, promising an engaging “fun to drive” personality, big improvements in fuel economy, and modern styling and in-car tech. As revealed last year, the new Prius is the first Toyota to be based on its New Generation Architecture (TNGA) philosophy […]