Jaguar Land Rover has announced an impressive five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty for all new and demonstrator vehicles sold in Australia, until June 30, 2020. This essentially sets a new standard for the premium sector, albeit for a limited time only. Five years has since become the new standard for non-premium brands, […]
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Volvo reports 18.2 per cent global sales drop during Q1, 2020
Volvo Cars has posted a dramatic drop in sales over the first quarter of this year, largely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is having a major global impact across almost all industries. Other carmakers are expected to post similar drops in sales as figures are released. The Swedish, […]
2021 Nissan X-Trail patent images surface, reveal new design
Some patent images have surfaced online showing what appears to be the design outline of the next-gen, 2021 Nissan X-Trail for the first time. The images were found on the Brazilian Ministry of Economy database. The patent application was lodged on March 12 by the looks of it and then […]
Suzuki Jimny 5-door in the works for Indian market – report
If you love the idea of the new Suzuki Jimny but you’re afraid it’s too small for your needs, we have some good news. There is a new 5-door version in the works, a report has revealed. Unfortunately, it looks set for the Indian market only this stage. According to […]
Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe hybrids complete winter testing
Jeep has just finished testing prototype versions of the upcoming new Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe hybrid SUVs in freezing conditions within the Arctic Circle. Engineers took them on an epic drive from Italy to Arjeplog, Sweden. These will become Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid models outside of China, and, like […]
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain revealed with X5 concept
BMW has unveiled a new hydrogen powertrain initiative, using the latest X5 to showcase the technology. The concept is called the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT. Hydrogen fuel cell technology could become BMW’s fourth pillar of its powertrain portfolio, says BMW board member for research and development, Klaus Frohlich. He says […]
Video: 2020 BMW X3 M vs Jaguar F-PACE SVR – Detailed comparison (POV)
The fine line between sports cars and SUVs is definitely getting thinner and thinner. As demonstrated by these two. From Jaguar it’s the new F-PACE SVR which develops a mighty 405kW. And then from BMW it’s the new X3 M Competition, which is pretty much an M3 SUV. Yes, if […]
2020 Mazda CX-5 now on sale in Australia from $30,980
Some updates have been announced for Australia’s most popular SUV, with the introduction of the 2020 Mazda CX-5 range. It brings in refinements for a quieter and more comfortable drive, enhanced off-road ability, and improved safety. Five main trim lines continue to make up the lineup, spanning from the Maxx, […]