Bentley has done it. Broken a new course record for a production SUV in its Bentayga at this year’s Pike Peak International Hill Climb, clocking the climb in just 10:49.9. Racing driver Rhys Millen took a lightly modified Bentayga up the famous climb in Colorado over the weekend, relying on […]
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For Sale: Land Rover Defender SVX used in 007 film Spectre
James Bond fans and Land Rover enthusiasts alike will be excited to hear one of the special Land Rover Defender SVXs used in the 007 film Spectre is up for sale. Based on the Defender 110 Crew Cab, the vehicle underwent a complete overhaul by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle […]
2019 Chevrolet Blazer revealed, gets sporty RS variant
Chevrolet has unveiled the rather Camaro-esque 2019 Blazer SUV in North America, “raising the bar on crossover design”, Chevrolet says. The new model will sit between the Equinox and the Traverse (not sold in Australia) in US showrooms. Let’s talk about that styling first, because it does look fetching. At […]
2018 Nissan QASHQAI update adds Ti flagship variant
Nissan Australia has added a new flagship model to the 2018 QASHQAI range, introducing the QASHQAI Ti. It joins other flagship models in Nissan’s showroom that use the Ti badge. The Ti sits above and replaces the N-TEC variant, and above the entry ST and ST-L models. Nissan says the […]
Mazda CX-5 getting 2.5 turbo, emissions document confirms
It seems Mazda is about to introduce its new 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine for the CX-5 mid-size SUV. Well, if a California Air Resources Board document is anything to go by. The document shows testing of 2019 model CX-9 and CX-5 specs, with the codes pointing to a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol […]
Bentley hunting production SUV record at Pikes Peak with Bentayga W12
Bentley, of all carmakers, is planning to attack the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event this year, as previously announced. And now it’s ready to roar. What car will it use? The mighty Bentayga super-luxury SUV of course. While not really known for its high-speed, hill-climbing agility, the Bentayga is […]
2018 Honda HR-V updates announced, sporty RS variant added
Honda Australia has announced a string of updates for the 2018 Honda HR-V, introducing some improvements in safety while adding a new RS variant to the lineup. Starting with the sporty RS, this variant follows in the footsteps of the Civic RS. It comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, piano black […]
2019 Suzuki Jimny revealed, first official images (UPDATE: interior, chassis images)
Official images of the 2019 Suzuki Jimny have been handed out, showing the new-look design for the first time. The full debut will take place very soon. As suspected, the 2019 Suzuki Jimny retains a traditional boxy shape, only now it’s a bit more grown up and a bit more […]