SUV
2015 Volvo XC90 debuts multiple world-first safety technologies
Some more details about the upcoming 2015 Volvo XC90 have been released, with the company claiming it will be one of the safest vehicles in the world when it launches next year. A number of world-first automotive safety technologies will debut on the next-gen large SUV, including automatic queue assist […]
TechArt announces first Porsche Macan upgrades
Renowned Porsche tuner TechArt has revealed an upgrade package for the new Macan mid-size SUV. Considering the performance off-roader is yet to go on sale in some markets, it seems likely this is the first-ever upgrade package for the Macan. The plan is only modest at the moment, with a […]
2015 Kia Sorento sketches preview fresh design
Previews sketches of the upcoming 2015 Kia Sorento have surfaced online, giving us all a hint of what the next-gen model will look like. The images, which first appeared on Kia-World.net, reveal a new design direction for the next model. It features, at least in these sketches, a more pronounced […]
Race: BMW X5 M50d vs Range Rover Sport V8
Here’s an interesting contest by South African website cars.co.za. It’s between the BMW X5 M50d and its 280kW/740Nm tri-turbo-diesel 3.0-litre six, and the Range Rover Sport and its 375kW/625Nm supercharged petrol V8. What’s quicker do you think? See below for the results.
2015 Range Rover gets minor updates, 40Nm torque boost
Land Rover has announced minor updates for the 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport luxury SUVs, including a boost in torque for the SDV8, new options and trimmings, and clever new interior functions. Starting with the hardware, the 4.4-litre turbo-diesel SDV8 engine has been revised and now offers a […]
Volkswagen 7-seat ‘CrossBlue’ SUV confirmed, built in US
In a move that will create 2000 job in the United States, Volkswagen Group of America will invest approximately US$900 million towards the production of a new ‘CrossBlue’ seven-seat SUV at its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. The new investment is part of the US$7 billion roll out between 2014 and […]
2017 BMW X3 M, ‘M40i’ and hybrid planned – report
BMW is reportedly working on a range of M performance variants for the next-gen X3 small SUV, including an X3 ‘M40i’ and a fully fledged X3 M. According to an Autobild report in Germany, the 2017 model will come with a variety of turbo four- and six-cylinder engines like the […]