Volkswagen is previewing a concept it intends to show at this year’s Beijing Motor Show on the 25th of this month. Billed as “one of the most advanced luxury SUVs in the world”, the concept could give us some insight into the next Touareg, or something else entirely given the […]
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Holden announces Trax Active, Colorado 7 Trailblazer, Colorado Storm specials
Holden has released a number of sporty special editions to spice up the range, based on the Trax compact SUV, the Colorado 7, and the Colorado ute. Starting with the Trax, Holden is giving it the name Trax Active. It’s based on the LS but it comes with added features […]
Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration concept previews next-gen mid-size SUV
Infiniti is planning to unveil a new concept car at the Beijing motor show later this month, called the QX Sport Inspiration. The concept is set to preview a possible design direction for a future “mid-size SUV”, Infiniti says. And if past concepts are anything to go by, Infiniti will […]
Tesla Model X 75D becomes new entry variant, extended range
Tesla has announced the new Model X 75D will replace the base model 70D, adding a larger battery pack and increasing its full-charge driving range. Following the unveil of its latest Model 3 and a facelifted Model S, Tesla has fiddled around with the Model X lineup, with the […]
New Volkswagen Tiguan picks up ‘DesignTrophy2016’ award
Volkswagen isn’t known for its flamboyant and striking designs, but it seems the new Volkswagen Tiguan has been given German publication Auto Zeitung’s ‘DesignTrophy2016’ award. It fended off 14 competitors in the booming SUV category. Volkswagen unveiled the second-generation Tiguan in September last year. It features an all-new body design […]
2016 Audi SQ5 plus on sale in Australia from $108,900
The new Audi SQ5 plus performance SUV has arrived in Australia, bringing more power to the potent diesel off-roader. As Audi fans will recognise, any vehicle with “plus” attached to its name usually means many tasty enhancements. This is exactly the case with the SQ5 plus, which was revealed in […]
Jeep Compass/Patriot – ‘Compatriot’ – replacement to debut Q3
The all-new Jeep mid-size SUV, set to replace both the Compass and Patriot, will apparently be revealed during the third quarter of this year in Brazil. Jeep has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new model, but it’s believed there is still some fine-tuning to do before […]
Citroen DS 4 Crossback on sale in Australia from $46,990
Citroen has launched its first proper crossover/SUV in Australia, called the DS 4 Crossback. Only a limited number are being offered locally. Based on the DS 4, the Crossback blends the usual rugged trimmings and off-road components with the stylish DS 4 hatch. The ground clearance is raised by 30mm […]