While the big three German luxury carmakers all offer seven-seat versions of their popular SUV models, Lexus will finally follow suit with an RX seven-seater in the near future. BMW offers a seven-seat option for the X5. The Audi Q7 comes with a third row, and Mercedes-Benz offers a seven-seat […]
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Bentley Bentayga revealed in die-cast 1:18 model form
Although it’s not a conventional unveiling, this toy car, at 1:18 scale, it said to represent the exterior of the new Bentley Bentayga SUV very accurately. This isn’t the first time an exterior design has been inadvertently revealed before the actual car via a toy. It’s believed the design outlines […]
Abarth Fiat 500X to be “everything but a family version”
We’ve already seen a prototype and there’s been plenty of rumours spreading about, but now company sources have indicated a 500X Abarth could indeed be on the way soon. The Fiat 500X, for those that don’t know, is an SUV-like version of the cute 500. It isn’t currently sold in […]
Jeep uses two-legged horse GIF to poke fun at FWD SUV rivals
Jeep’s Colombian branch has adopted one of the interweb’s most majestic inhabitants, the rare two-legged horse, to stamp its identity and make a point. The ubiquitous ‘two-legged horse’ GIF (graphic interchange format) first surfaced in 2005 (below), before going viral, culminating in a YouTube video made in 2006 by bergerking24, […]
Citroen Cactus ‘Méhari’ concept heading to Frankfurt show
Citroën will unveil a concept variation of its lovable C4 Cactus at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which will pay tribute to the 2CV-based Méhari produced between 1968 and 1988. Similar in philosophy to the British Mini Moke, in that it was a doorless, soft-topped and spartan, the Méhari was […]
What premium SUV should you buy; Discovery Sport, BMW X3, Lexus NX?
It’s no secret SUVs are the flavour of the month decade. All car companies offer at least one SUV, or are planning to introduce one in the near future – even Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce will soon cave into the fashion. We normally remain very partial here at PD, but […]
New Volvo XC90 lands in Australia; D5, T6, T8 available
The all-new Volvo XC90 has officially landed in Australia. It’s available in three different powertrain levels, and boasts some of the most impressive safety technologies currently available. Local buyers have the choice of three engines, spanning from the D5 diesel, the T6 petrol, to the range-topping T8 Twin Engine hybrid. […]
Mazda KOERU SUV concept heading to Frankfurt show
Mazda has released sketches of its upcoming ‘KOERU’ SUV concept that will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 17. It appears to be a ‘Coupe SUV’ or Sports Activity Vehicle in the mould of BMW’s X6 and X4, demonstrating how trends pioneered by German luxury brands often filter […]