Honda Australia has confirmed a turbo engine for the new-look CR-V, which is scheduled to hit the local market in July. Both five-seat and seven-seat options will be on offer. The new mid-size SUV, currently only available with five seats, will soon be able to absorb more of the market […]
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2017 Nissan X-Trail on sale in Australia from $27,990, new 2.0L diesel
Nissan Australia is introducing the 2017 X-Trail facelift, bringing in a new turbo-diesel engine option as well as boosting overall standard equipment. The 2017 X-Trail can be spotted via its new-look V-Motion grille in the front end, new alloy wheel options, and some LED daytime running lights infused into the […]
Honda HR-V fully electric version being developed for China
A fully electric version of China’s Honda HR-V, the XR-V, has been spotted in its home country undergoing testing ahead an expected launch later this year. The camouflaged test vehicle was reported by Chinese website auto.163.com. This means Honda is looking at growing on an increasing number of automakers looking […]
Hyundai Tucson N performance SUV under consideration
A performance version of the popular Hyundai Tucson is set to be on the horizon, developed by Hyundai’s new N performance sub-brand. According to sources, Hyundai is strongly considering introducing its first proper performance SUV by the end of 2018. It would become the first performance SUV to come from […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer Z71 on sale in Australia, 400 up for grabs
Holden is giving the Colorado-based Trailblazer a sporty off-road Z71 package to boost its appeal, with a limited run of just 400 being released. Continuing the trend from the Colorado Z71 pack, the Trailblazer Z71 is unmissable. It features a unique set of 18-inch alloy wheels in black, as well […]
Porsche Cayenne tows Airbus A380 to new record (video)
The current, second-gen Porsche Cayenne is nearing the end of its life, so Porsche has used the world’s biggest jumbo jet to remind everyone that it is still a mighty vehicle. The 285-tonne, 73-metre long Airbus A380 is quite the prop to use when you wish to make a point, […]
Icon: The definitive book of Land Rover Defender, coming soon
Love your Land Rover Defenders? Can’t get enough of them and just want to absorb every piece of information about them? Well, you might be interested to hear Land Rover is announcing the bible of Land Rover books, called Icon: The Official Story of the Series Land Rover and Defender. […]
Range Rover Velar V8 ‘SVR’ spotted belting around Nurburgring (video)
Here we have it, folks. Visual and audible confirmation that there will be a V8 version of the attractive new Range Rover Velar at some stage. This spy video shows a prototype gunning around the Nurburgring in Germany, belting out an unmistakable V8 soundtrack. It’s expected to be the sounds […]