BMW’s upcoming X7 large luxury SUV that will no doubt be referred to as the Bavarian behemoth has been spotted undergoing testing in a private compound, to calibrate the brand’s largest vehicle in snowy conditions. This gives us the best look yet at some of the SUV’s key details and […]
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2017 Mazda CX-3 update gains G-Vectoring tech
Overseas versions of the Mazda CX-3 have been revised for 2017, potentially giving us a taste of revisions that Australian buyers can expect soon. For 2017 model year, the CX-3 receives G-Vectoring Control, in line with the rest of the facelifted Mazda range, including the latest Mazda3 and all-new CX-5. […]
2018 Volvo XC60 production commences in Sweden
Production of the new, 2018 Volvo XC60 has commenced, with the first customer order rolling off the line at the company’s Torslanda facility in Sweden this week. The new XC60 is an all-new model, despite looking pretty similar in some areas as the outgoing version. It rides atop Volvo’s latest […]
Mazda CX-8 confirmed as three-row seat SUV, Japan only
Mazda’s family of SUVs, which includes CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, is about to gain a new family member in the form of the seven-seat CX-8. Mooted for now as a Japan-only model, it is understood the CX-8 is a coupe-SUV version of the CX-9, as they both share a wheelbase […]
Skoda Karoq confirmed as Yeti replacement
Skoda’s successor to the Yeti will be the Karoq, the Czech automaker has today confirmed, releasing a number of teaser clips to give us a preview. The new name comes from the Alaskan language used by the indigenous people of that region. It is a portmanteau of ‘KAA’RAQ,’ meaning car […]
Volkswagen T-Roc previewed as all-new compact SUV (video)
Volkswagen will soon launch a compact SUV going by the name of T-Roc, and has released a short teaser to generate some anticipation. Seen here in prototype form, the T-Roc will slot in beneath the Tiguan. With the latest Tiguan stepping up slightly in size, this move would help the […]
Hyundai Kona previewed; compact SUV debuting new design direction
Hyundai is getting set to unveil its new Kona SUV which will showcase the next direction for the company’s future design philosophy. The Kona will feature an all-new ‘Cascading Grille’ design theme and front end, giving it an aggressive appearance with twin headlights. Hyundai describes it as “expressive” and “powerful”, […]
Range Rover Velar V8 ‘SVR’ confirmed via prototype
Just days after its twin-under-the-skin Jaguar F-Pace V8 was spotted in swirly regalia and a suspected supercharged V8 under its prototype hood, a V8 Range Rover Velar has been spotted out and about testing at the Nurburgring by international media. Officially, Land Rover has only confirmed the new Velar will […]