Range Rover has set a new world record by running the 2014 Range Rover Sport up the Pikes Peak hill climb course in 12:35.61, placing it in the record books as the fastest production SUV to conquer the mountain. When Land Rover unveiled the new Sport, the company said it […]
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Porsche Macan SUV to debut at 2013 Los Angeles show – report
It’s no secret Porsche is planning to introduce a new mid-sized SUV in the next year or two. We now hear news the new model, called the Porsche Macan, will make its international debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show later this year. The Macan will be based on […]
Jeep Wrangler production hits 1,000,000 milestone
The Jeep Wrangler has been renowned for being one of the best 4x4s on the market, in terms of sheer off-road performance. The rugged yet sporty SUV has just passed a significant milestone, with the 1,000,000th example rolling off the production line in the US. It all started way back […]
Video: New Volvo to debut May 17, 2015 Volvo XC90?
Volvo has released an intriguing new teaser video previewing an upcoming model that will debut on the weekend. There’s a chance it will be the next-gen Volvo XC90 SUV, or the smaller XC40 SUV. Although official confirmation is yet to be made, the new XC90 is due in the coming […]
Hennessey 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE650 kit with 485kW (video)
Hennessey Performance in the US has come up with a tuning package for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 V8 monster, called the HPE650 kit. The muscle SUV is able to cover the quarter mile in just 12.6 seconds. Featuring a naturally aspirated 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in standard form, the SRT8 […]
Lexus set to introduce “more exciting” model in 2014-2015
At a private function in the US recently, a couple of Lexus executives, including Toyota boss Akio Toyoda, revealed a new model is coming soon. The model will wear an all-new nameplate, stepping into a market segment where Lexus hasn’t ventured before. (Lexus LF-LC concept shown) Details are all but […]
2014 Range Rover Sport diesel hybrid to debut at Frankfurt show
Range Rover has reportedly confirmed a new hybrid variant of the 2014 Range Rover Sport will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year. The vehicle is set to showcase exceptional fuel economy thanks to a diesel and electric motor hybrid powertrain. According to reports, the hybrid Sport […]
Audi SQ5 from $89,400, quickest diesel SUV on sale
Audi has launched the new Audi SQ5 performance SUV in Australia, boasting the title as the world’s quickest diesel SUV, according to Audi. With a powerful TDI engine linked up to a quattro all-wheel drive system, it’s no surprise really. Featuring the company’s new 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 engine producing […]