As if the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT wasn’t already imposing enough, Jeep’s Australian division has just launched the new Night edition. It adds a distinct stealthiness to the muscle SUV. Firstly, there are no power upgrades for the engine. It retains the standard 6.4-litre HEMI V8 producing a meaty 344kW […]
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Mazda Australia confirms 4 variant levels for new CX-9, 2WD & AWD
Mazda Australia has confirmed preliminary details for the local lineup of the all-new 2016 CX-9 seven-seat SUV. Buyers will be able to select between four variants grades, including front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The new model lineup will span from the entry-level Sport, mid-level Touring, sporty GT, and the new […]
Spyker to unveil new SUV this year, to be offered with V12 & EV – report
Boutique automaker Spyker has confirmed it will develop an all-electric powertrain for an all-new SUV model, due to be unveiled in the coming months. Speaking with Autocar, CEO of the Dutch-American manufacturer, Victor Muller said that in addition to a V12 variant, Spyker is developing an electric powertrain, profiting from […]
Mercedes employs 200 staff at Bremen factory, takes on GLC Coupe production
Mercedes Benz has announced its Bremen factory in Germany will produce another two models, including the new GLC Coupe, locking in hundreds of new permanent jobs. The GLC Coupe was unveiled at the recent New York Motor Show and is set to be constructed at the company’s factory in Bremen, […]
Renault Kaptur announced for Russia; larger, more heavy-duty than Captur
Renault has revealed a new version of the Captur specially made for the Russian market, called the Kaptur. It’s a slightly more rugged, off-road-ready version of the French crossover. What’s different about it compared with the local Captur? More than you might think, actually. It does feature more ground clearance […]
Prior Design develops beefy styling kit for Porsche Macan; PD600M
We don’t see all that many tuning upgrades for the Porsche Macan, but Prior Design has come up with a comprehensive wide-body package that certainly gives the mid-size SUV a prominent stance. The Porsche Macan is the German sportscar company’s smallest SUV, featuring a range of turbo engines including a […]
BMW X7 to be offered in 7-seat & super-lux 4-seat form
German manufacturer BMW has confirmed that its upcoming X7 large SUV will be split into two variants, with both a utilitarian seven-seat version and a super-luxurious four-seat version being planned. The more luxurious X7 represents BMW’s business plan to increase production of what it dubs as ‘Grand Klasse’ vehicles, like […]
Range Rover planning ‘Sport Coupe’ SUV as BMW X6 rival – report
Both BMW and Mercedes-Benz are enjoying soaking up the premium four-door coupe SUV market, and Land Rover is yet to offer a competitor. That could be about to change. According to a recent Autocar report, Land Rover is planning a sporty fastback model codenamed the L560. It’s believed it will […]