As spotted earlier this year, Volvo is indeed planning to introduce a V60 Cross Country and as such has revealed the new model before its Los Angeles Auto Show debut later this month. The new model carries on from Volvo’s ‘Cross Country’ heritage that started in 1997, and builds on […]
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2015 Porsche Cayenne GTS gets twin-turbo V6 (video)
Porsche has revealed the 2015 Porsche Cayenne GTS which swaps the previous naturally aspirated V8 with a new 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6. Despite the drop in two cylinders the new model offers more power and torque, and improved fuel economy. Downsizing is a big trend for manufacturers at the moment as […]
New Ford Everest previewed before Nov 13 debut
Ford will unveil the new Australian-designed and engineered Everest large SUV next week. And to help build up some suspense the company has released this teaser image. The teaser image is predictably vague, showing the headlight design and a bit of the front grille. It’s understood the new model will […]
Mercedes-Benz G-Code concept revealed, previews compact SUV?
Mercedes-Benz could be about to jump on the super compact SUV bandwagon. And to prove it, it has revealed a new concept called the G-Code which could eventually inspire a future production model. At the moment the German company’s smallest SUV is the recently-announced GLA-Class. However, the GLA is not […]
2014 Holden Captiva 5 LT review (video)
The current Holden Captiva 5 is one of the older propositions in the popular and very demanding small SUV segment. It’s made by GM Daewoo in South Korea and has been around in almost the same form since 2006. Can it still hold it with the modern newcomers? Holden is […]
2015 BMW X6 M laps Nurburgring in 8:05, as quick as V8 M3
With a 423kW twin-turbo V8 on board, the new BMW X6 M, revealed last week, is one of the most powerful production SUVs yet. It seems it is also very fast, reportedly matching the previous-gen BMW M3 coupe Nurburgring lap time. Speaking with Sport Auto website, BMW M project manager […]
2015 Honda HR-V confirmed for Australian market
Honda Australia has announced the all-new HR-V small SUV will be launched locally next year, sitting beneath the current CR-V. The nameplate rejoins the market after a 13-year hiatus. The new HR-V is set to help boost overall sales for the local arm by providing consumers with another SUV option, […]
Three Ford EcoSport concepts revealed at Sao Paulo show
The Ford EcoSport might be the company’s smallest SUV, but it doesn’t mean it can’t have a more serious side. To prove this Ford has developed a handful of concepts for the Sao Paulo Motor Show. Three different themes are being showcased at the big event, including one called the […]