Mazda revealed the new-look, second-generation CX-5 last week, showcasing a sporty new exterior and spruced up interior. But unfortunately for us performance car enthusiasts there is still no MPS-style performance variant. Digital artist X-Tomi Design has come up with a mock up of what such a variant could look like. […]
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2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo on sale in Australia from $27,990
Suzuki Australia has confirmed the new S-Cross Turbo for the local market, featuring an updated design inside and out and turbocharged power. Two variants are being offered for Australia, spanning from the S-Cross Turbo to the S-Cross Turbo Prestige. As the names suggest, both come with a turbocharged engine. It’s […]
SEM DX3 revealed in China, shows off Pininfarina design
Chinese Motor Shows are generally very interesting events, with some China-only models shown and the sheer influx of unimaginative copycat designs making for very amusing viewing by western enthusiasts. The Guangzhou motor show seems to have bucked that trend to some extent, with a lot of original and innovative entries. […]
2017 Jeep Compass off-road-ready ‘Trailhawk’ confirmed
Jeep revealed its new Compass small SUV earlier this year with few details, but now it’s been confirmed the company is going to launch a range-topping, off-road Trailhawk version. The Compass Trailhawk is set to follow in the footsteps of the recently-launched Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Renegade Trailhawk, offering […]
Mansory does its thing on the Bentley Bentayga
You have excess, and then there’s this. It’s a blinged-up, modified version of the already-posetastic Bentley Bentayga. Yep, renowned cosmetic tuner Mansory has come up with a new package for the Bentayga, which certainly lifts the SUV’s overall road presence and wow factor. There’s new bumper bars front and rear, […]
Chevrolet Spark Activ debuts as new mini crossover
Chevrolet has taken to the Los Angeles motor show to unveil the Spark Activ; a high-riding city car priced from US$16,945. With the compact utility vehicle (CUV) market segment exploding in recent years, Chevrolet arrived at the LA show with a slightly more rugged, slightly taller Spark variant. Chevy has […]
Subaru previews new 7-seat SUV with VIZIV-7 concept
Subaru has unveiled an all-new SUV concept called the VIZIV-7 at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, previewing a seven-seater of the future. While very little is known about the VIZIV-7, Takeshi Tachimori, Subaru’s vice president has said that, “We know customers in this segment want a full-sized vehicle and […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio revealed, 375kW QV range-topper
The highly-anticipated Alfa Romeo Stelvio has finally been unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show. This is the first Alfa Romeo SUV ever. There’s been loads of leaked images and prototype spottings but now we finally see the Selvio in all its glory. And as expected, the SUV takes on […]