The first reviews are in for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and the reviewers aren’t as impressed as one would hope. Is the idea of a premium brand ute the problem? What if rival company BMW made a pickup truck/ute? At this stage BMW has no plans to build a ute. However, […]
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Tesla Model X render shows serious 4×4 potential
A rough and ready Tesla Model X has been rendered, giving people an idea of what a series off-road version of the electric SUV could look like. Like the vast majority of ‘crossover’ SUVs on sale today, the Model X is a three-row, road-oriented chariot with higher ground clearance. Its […]
Jaguar XJ220 digitally remastered – worthy successor?
A young designer has envisioned a successor to Jaguar’s most grandiose production supercar ever, the XJ220. If Jaguar were to ever revive the model, this is what it could look like. Its long, wide and sleek form captured many imaginations at the 1988 British Motor Show, where it it was […]
Peugeot design director envisions modern 205 GTi
Peugeot’s director of design, Gilles Vidal, has come up with a modern rebirth of one of the brand’s most celebrated cars ever, the Peugeot 205 GTi. The original, Pininfarina-designed 205 debuted in 1983, with its avant-garde styling helping it stick around for 15 years. The 205 GTi is one of […]
Tesla Model Y rendered, based on teaser (video)
To appreciate the sheer sorcery of Photoshop you must spend time watching an expert weave his magic and bring to life the impossible. As is the case with this Tesla Model Y rendering based on the official teaser. Jan Piesert is one of those experts and you might recall we’ve […]
Maybach Smart Fortwo envisioned, shows potential?
Sometimes it’s fun to combine things that don’t belong together, as you can get a surprising result. Like that Vegemite chocolate which came out last year. Celery and peanut butter. Simpsons and Family Guy. But does the notion of a Smart city car gel with the idea of oligarch-spec Mercedes-Maybach […]
Range Rover Velar SVR & convertible envisioned, showroom potential?
When the Range Rover Evoque was launched it became an instant success story for the company. The entry price into the Rangie club was now five figures, with the styling distilled into a smaller package. Victoria Beckham had her own special edition slathered in rose gold and Chinese companies infamously […]
New Toyota Supra concept to be unveiled at Tokyo show
We’ve seen a bit of the new Toyota Supra in spy videos and whatnot, but we are yet to get any real images or even official data. That’s about to change, as Toyota is reportedly planning a concept reveal later this year. According to a recent Best Car report in […]