Nissan has unveiled the interesting Gripz concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, hinting at a possible direction for a future Z sports vehicle. The Gripz is being described as a “dual personality” vehicle due to its “high-tech simplicity” personality, featuring an exposed carbon fibre frame inspired by a racing bicycle. […]
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2016 Toyota Prius revealed, TNGA platform confirmed
The four-generation 2016 Toyota Prius has been revealed, featuring an all-new platform that promises a more responsive driving experience. Toyota’s next-gen Prius comes with a platform called Toyota New Generation Architecture. The TNGA layout will eventually be used on many other future Toyota showroom models. Using the new platform, Toyota […]
2016 Lexus RX lineup confirmed for Australia, arrives November
Local details of the new, 2016 Lexus RX SUV have been released in the lead up to its Australian introduction in November. Lexus will be offering the sharp new large SUV in three main powertrain levels, spanning from the RX 200t, RX 350, and range-topping RX 450h hybrid. These are […]
2016 Toyota Prius exterior revealed
Some images of the 2016 Toyota Prius have surfaced online, showing the bodywork in full for the first time. And it looks like at least one of the earlier renderings were spot on with the design. Seen here in transport, Toyota is obviously gearing up for a proper unveiling which […]
All-new 2016 Toyota Prius to be revealed September 8
Toyota is reportedly gearing up to unveil its all-new Prius next month, which is set to debut the company’s new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. According to an Automotive News report, Toyota will unveil the all-new model on September 8 at a special media-only event in Las Vegas. It […]
Hyundai & Kia plan hybrid, plug-in hybrid, EV onslaught
Hyundai and Kia are readying a slew of hybrid and electric models before the end of the decade, according to a report by Automotive News. Both companies are set to launch four new hybrid models, two plug-in hybrids, and an electric car each. These are scheduled to arrive on US […]
New Lexus LS to debut at Tokyo show, with 400kW hybrid?
We might get our first glimpse at the next-gen, 2016-2017 Lexus LS luxury flagship later this year, as rumours heat up pointing to a Tokyo Motor Show debut in October. Although it has undergone some mild facelifts in recent years and now incorporates the company’s new-look front end, the current-gen […]
New Volvo XC90 lands in Australia; D5, T6, T8 available
The all-new Volvo XC90 has officially landed in Australia. It’s available in three different powertrain levels, and boasts some of the most impressive safety technologies currently available. Local buyers have the choice of three engines, spanning from the D5 diesel, the T6 petrol, to the range-topping T8 Twin Engine hybrid. […]