The all-new Peugeot 5008 has been unveiled ahead of its Paris show debut, with a mid-2017 launch all but confirmed for Australia. Replacing an awkwardly-styled predecessor, the new 5008 has evolved from an MPV to become Peugeot’s first seven-seat SUV. Kai Bruesewitz, Peugeot Australia’s general manager, said the new vehicle […]
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Jeep Cherokee & Renegade recalled, potential power loss
Another recall has been announced for the Jeep Cherokee and Renegade, this time due to a potential electrical issue which could leave the SUVs without acceleration power. This is now the second time the Cherokee and Renegade have been recalled this year. Keep in mind recalls in Australia are only […]
BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance revealed
BMW has revealed a new iPerformance model based on the X1 small SUV, called the X1 xDrive25Le. It made its debut at the Chengdu motor show in China. The SUV is the latest product under BMW’s new iPerformance sub-brand. The brand, announced earlier this year, has been set up as […]
All-new Land Rover Discovery front end revealed
Land Rover has released the first preview of the all-new, Discovery 5 ahead of its world debut at the Paris motor show later this month. Very little details are confirmed with the teaser, however, the company says the new model has been created with “absolute versatility, capability and technology like […]
Skoda Kodiaq officially revealed, on sale in Australia mid-2017
After a painfully long and drawn-out teaser campaign, Skoda has finally pulled the veil off the all-new Kodiaq large SUV. As we already know, Skoda will be offering the Kodiaq in five- and seven-seat configuration, thanks to its 4.7-metre length. It will also offer a towing capacity of up to […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport gets new Ingenium engines
Land Rover’s MY17 Discovery Sport is next in line to receive JLR’s new Ingenium turbo-diesel engine family, washing away the current 2.2-litre DW12 engine which is a legacy of the Ford era. Weighing 24kg less than its predecessor, the “all-aluminium” 2.0-litre Ingenium should bring a noticeable improvement in weight distribution […]
Porsche Macan Performance Pack adds 30kW to Turbo
Porsche has further cemented the Macan’s reputation as being the fastest in mid-size SUV class with the announcement of a Performance Pack for the Macan Turbo. The standard Macan Turbo offers 294kW/550Nm, while Porsche’s new performance pack increases power from the 3.6-litre turbocharged V6 up to 324kW/600Nm; representing a 30kW/50Nm […]
Hyundai Tucson & Santa Fe ’30’ special editions announced
Hyundai is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Australia, and the mark the occasion it has released 300 ’30 Special Edition’ versions of the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs. It’s hard to believe the Hyundai brand has been in the country for 30 years already. It feels like only months ago […]