Mazda’s success in the small and medium SUV field is well documented, with its CX-3 and CX-5 both regularly enjoying strong standings in our monthly VFACTS coverage. The CX-5 is Australia’s most popular SUV in terms of sales, even as a new-generation model looms large on the horizon. The second-gen […]
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Haval confirms autonomous vehicle by 2020
The inevitable march towards autonomous cars is getting closer and closer, with more manufacturers than ever committing to developing the technology with each passing day. Even Chinese manufacturers such as Great Wall’s SUV offshoot HAVAL are now on the ball, with the brand mooted to produce its first autonomous vehicle […]
Mercedes-Benz planning miniature G-Class wagon, GLB?
Mercedes-Benz looks to be developing a miniaturised G-Class in a bid to capitalise on yet another niche in the SUV segment. Believed to be due in two years and already spied wearing production body panels thanks to Motorionline, the new model, dubbed the GLB, deviates from the form of the […]
Lexus UX concept confirmed for production, new small SUV
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show is still in progress, which means top automotive executives are spilling the beans and dropping hints about future product. The latest such occurrence comes from Lexus, with confirmation that a production version of the radical UX concept shown at last year’s Paris Motor Show. Executive […]
Kia Niro plug-in hybrid revealed with 55km EV range
Kia has revealed its new Niro plug-in hybrid at the Geneva show, offering the practicality of a crossover with the efficiency of an advanced hybrid. When the Niro goes on sale in Europe later this year, it will become the first car of its kind to hit the market. It […]
2018 Subaru XV makes international debut at Geneva show
Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2018 Subaru XV at the Geneva motor show, riding atop Subaru’s Global Platform (SGP) that debuted underpinning the recent next-gen Impreza. It might look pretty similar on the outside, but underneath, rest assured, this is the next generation for the small crossover. The platform promises […]
Audi Q8 Sport Concept updated for Geneva motor show
A second Audi Q8 concept has been rolled out at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, with a more performance-oriented emphasis than the walrus-like Detroit Q8 concept shown in January. The Q8 Sport Concept, like its forebear, features a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 hybrid but is finished in bright orange, rather than […]
2018 Volvo XC60 revealed at Geneva, 300kW T8 flagship confirmed
Volvo has revealed the 2018 XC60 at the Geneva motor show, showcasing, as expected, a new-look front end and string of efficient new engines. This is now the second-generation XC60, following great success with the first edition which was bought by around one million buyers around the world. The XC60 […]