Uber has taken another step towards its goal to introduce driverless cars for its ride-sharing service, announcing a $300 million partnership with Volvo. The deal will see 100 XC90 SUVs with Volvo’s proprietary autonomous driving technology being sold to the ride-sharing giant. Uber will be adding its own self-driving hardware […]
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Audi Q2 to launch with sporty Edition #1 special
Audi has jumped on board the whole ‘first edition’ palaver with its new Q2 compact SUV. It’s called, you guessed it, Edition #1. But you’d have to admit, it is quite the looker. The Edition 1 is a special edition that will celebrate the launch of the new Q2, featuring […]
Volkswagen Amarok-based SUV wagon in the pipeline
Following in the footsteps of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Everest, Volkswagen is set to jump on board the ute-based SUV bandwagon. It’s understood Volkswagen is planning a wagon version of the Amarok ute, based on the new Amarok (pictured) which will arrive in Australia in November. […]
MY2017 Range Rover Sport update announced, debuts 2.0TT 4cyl option
Land Rover has unveiled the 2017 Range Rover Sport. It’s labelled as the most advanced and efficient version to ever hit the roads. In the spirit of out with the old, the Range Rover has ditched its 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel powertrain in favour of an all-new Ingenium powertrain; the first […]
Kia planning small SUV, to sit below Sportage
Kia is said to be planning a new small SUV/crossover to slot below the Sportage, coming in as the company’s smallest adventure model. With all SUV segments booming at the moment, it comes as no surprise most carmakers, especially the bigger ones, are looking to expand their product range in […]
Subaru planning electric SUV, to arrive by 2021 – report
Subaru may be the latest in a long line of manufacturers jumping on the electric vehicle train, with reports confirming there is a new model on the way. Japanese publication Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun says Subaru is planning to introduce an electric crossover/SUV for the US market by 2021, as it […]
New Suzuki Ignis crossover revealed, full debut at Paris show
The Suzuki Ignis is one of Suzuki’s fresher and more characterful recent designs, and it’s getting scrubbed up for its European debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. Already on sale in Japan, the second-generation Ignis shares little with its eponymous predecessor, other than general size and the fact […]
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe on sale in Australia from $77,100
Prices for the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe SUV have been announced for the Australian market. This is the second coupe-style SUV in this vehicle category, and the second for Mercedes. Following in the footsteps set by the BMW X6 and the smaller X4, the GLC Coupe has its sights squarely […]