Subaru has unveiled the VIZIV; a concept that previews the Japanese carmaker’s future design cues, and powertrain technology. Although it’s no concept WRX, it’s certainly an interesting piece of design. The VIZIV features a plug-in diesel hybrid system that comprises of a 2.0-litre boxer coupled with a CVT transmission, and […]
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MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 ‘Dakar’ edition announced
For those of you who have always wanted to compete in the famous Dakar Rally, MINI is announcing a special edition model in France which brings you a touch closer to that dream. Called the MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Countryman ALL4 Dakar, just 11 examples will be built. The […]
Kia Provo concept previews cool new muscly coupe
Isn’t this a funky little number? It’s called the Kia Provo concept, and it could give us some insight into what we could be expecting from the Korean company in the near future. Kia released some teaser images of the Provo earlier this year, but this is the first time […]
Land Rover to demo world’s first nine-speed auto at Geneva
Land Rover will announce and demonstrate the world’s first nine-speed automatic transmission at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. The ZF unit is set to be the world’s most advanced and most efficient transmission ever fitted to a passenger vehicle. How many is too many? Well, you have probably heard of […]
Audi quattro system hits 5 million production milestone
After 33 years of all-wheel drive experience, Audi has just finished building its five millionth quattro system. The all-paw drivetrain was fitted to a white Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI. Although the Audi A6 Allroad is just one model example that features a quattro system, Audi has introduced quattro to […]
2014 Jeep Cherokee reveals ‘interesting’ new design direction
Images of the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee spotted in a production facility have caused Jeep to officially reveal the somewhat strange-looking all-new model. As you can see, it showcases a brand new face for the company. It’s unknown at this stage if the new model will make its way to […]
2013 Honda CR-V VTi-L review
Does the all-new 2013 Honda CR-V finally live up to the quality and refinement that the brand has built up over the years? We test the top-spec VTi-L version to find out. 2013 HONDA CR-V VTI-L – PROS AND CONS PROS: A+ class-leading comfort VTi-L is packed with features Smart […]
2013 Range Rover supercharged V6 will join Australian lineup
Land Rover Australia has announced it will introduce the 2013 Range Rover LR-V6 supercharged petrol to the lineup during the final quarter of this year. The new engine will replace the 5.0-litre V8, offering similar performance with improved fuel economy. Comprising of a 3.0-litre supercharged V6, the quad-cam LR-V6 produces […]