Bentley has been spotted test driving a diesel version of its new Bentayga SUV in mountainous Italy, confirming a fuel efficient TDI variant for the future. Having only recently launched the new Bentayga, it’s currently only available with a new W12 TSI petrol engine. It produces 447kW and 900Nm. As […]
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Ford EcoSport Shadow edition announced for Australia
To stay noticed in the small SUV market, Ford Australia is rolling out a sleek ‘Shadow’ special value pack edition of the EcoSport. The Shadow is available in only Diamond White or Panther Black, with just 50 examples of each being rolled out across Ford showrooms. The EcoSport Shadow is […]
All-new Renault Koleos makes global debut in Australia
The second-generation Renault Koleos will go on sale in Australia on August 1, becoming the first market to introduce the new model. Sharing its architecture with the Nissan X-Trail and smaller brother, Kadjar, the new Koleos takes over from the original, 2007-vintage design. 528 Koleoses have been found homes to […]
Toyota Prado passes 250,000 sales milestone in Australia
Toyota Australia is celebrating a landmark for its Prado model, having sold a quarter of a million units in its 20th year on sale this year. Introduced in Australia in 1996, the Prado has gone out to 250,857 buyers in Australia, making this country the Prado’s fifth biggest market in […]
StarTech Bentley Bentayga shows potential
Let’s face it, it was only a matter of time before one of those wild European tuning companies got their hands on a Bentley Bentayga to wind up the wick, aesthetically and mechanically. StarTech can now claim to be the one of the first, with a comprehensive custom wide-body kit. […]
Next-gen Range Rover to go even more premium
The next-generation Range Rover could move further upmarket as its crown of ultimate luxury SUV has been snatched by newer arrivals like the Bentley Bentayga, as well as upcoming players from Lamborghini, and Rolls-Royce’s Project Cullinan. This has been inferred from comments by Land Rover’s design director, Gerry McGovern, who […]
All-new Nissan Juke to arrive in 2017, fresh CMF-B platform
An all-new version of Nissan’s distinctive Juke small SUV is due to bow next year, with focus on improving the interior, refinement and efficiency. Set to migrate onto the Renault-Nissan CMF-B architecture that will sit under the 2017 Micra, it’s understood it will remain boldly styled but incorporate Nissan’s latest […]
Skoda Kodiaq previewed again, will appear in Tour de France
Skoda is previewing its upcoming Kodiaq seven-seat SUV once again, ahead of its Paris motor show debut in September. This time the company has prepared a special red, grey and black camouflage for the pre-production prototype. Fans of the Tour de France will probably notice a big Skoda presence this […]