03 March 2009, 10:18 AM
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past.
Officially it’s a showcar, a study into how a small car of the future could look. But with the announcement that a small crossover – a baby brother to Qashqai – will be built at the company’s Sunderland factory in the UK, Qazana’s significance should not be underestimated.
“The Qaz
26 January 2009, 01:21 PM
It is nearly 40 years since Suzuki began manufacturing light compact SUVs, which saw the launch of the first generation LJ10 in 1970 and developed almost 30 years later into the current Jimny. This model is ever popular in this sector of the market, and Suzuki GB is pleased to announce a range of stylish accessories for the Jimny JLX and JLX+ four-wheel drive model variants.
Compact, practical and superb value for money, the Suzuki Jimny is a 4x4 for all. It is fun to drive, has a fresh look
10 January 2009, 10:49 AM
Motorists keen to make every penny count in 2009 will be handsomely catered for by Lexus with two new high value versions of the Lexus RX 400h, Europe’s only hybrid power premium SUV. Released for the New Year, the Limited Edition and Executive Limited Edition deliver exceptional luxury specifications and refined, super-efficient performance at a highly competitive price.
Both new RX 400h special editions build on the regular RX specification with a long list of extra features and come with a
03 December 2008, 10:19 AM
GM Holden has introduced a rear-view camera option for all Sportwagon models, continuing to reinforce the popular Sportwagon as the smart new choice for families.
A first for a locally built Holden, the significant safety feature helps eliminate blind spots when reversing and works in conjunction with rear park assist which is standard across the Sportwagon range.
The option is available as a full colour screen on Calais, Calais V-Series and SS V-Series Sportwagon and a rear-view mirr
19 November 2008, 03:28 PM
Subaru’s widely-acclaimed new Boxer Diesel engine is now available in the new Forester where it is expected to account for 80 per cent of sales and eventually turn it into Subaru’s best-selling model.
First introduced in the Legacy and Outback in May, the 2.0 litre, four-cylinder horizontally-opposed Boxer Diesel engine offers outstanding refinement and throttle-response plus exceptional handling thanks to its light weight and low centre-of gravity.
Meanwhile, the Boxer Diesel Forester’s 1
18 November 2008, 02:36 PM
Hypnos, Citroën’s spectacular crossover concept which wowed the crowds at the Paris Motor Show, has just been named ‘Concept Car of the Year 2008’ at the prestigious Autocar Magazine awards. One of the car’s interior designers, Briton, Leighanne Earley, was also named ‘Autocar Courland Automotive Leader of the Future’.
Managing Director of Citroën UK, Xavier Duchemin, commented; “This is a great honour for Citroën, a fantastic accolade for the Hypnos concept and major recognition of the excit
14 November 2008, 03:01 PM
edo competition Motorsport is now offering more power for the Porsche Cayenne GTS and an aerodynamics package that transforms this SUV into a true powerhouse with the alluring character of a sports car.
The Porsche Cayenne GTS provides the basis for the edo GTS. The figures send a clear message: The engine generates 450 horsepower (331 kW) and a maximum torque of 530 Nm (391 ft-lb) at 3,800 rpm. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes a scant 6.4 seconds and the top speed is
03 October 2008, 01:42 PM
SsangYong showed the first fruits of its relationship with Shanghai Automotive Industries Group – a new compact SUV, codenamed C200.
It signals the start of a major product offensive – 20 new models on five new platforms, over five years, starting in 2009. “The car is very, very important for us as it’s the first demonstration of the new strategy that was announced at Geneva,” says SsangYong UK managing director Paul Williams.Its significance runs deeper, he says, as it is the first monocoque
29 September 2008, 10:17 AM
Holden’s popular mid-sized Captiva SUV has picked up an AutoChic Car of the Year Award, successfully winning the “Best Car for Mums” category.
More than 25,000 voters lodged their Car of the Year nominations online at autochic.com.au, a website aimed at informing female car buyers.
AutoChic website Founder and Director, Juliet Potter, said Captiva’s sporty good looks, flexible packaging and comprehensive line-up of safety features create a winning combination.
“With the Holden Captiva,
14 July 2008, 09:30 AM
Audi is maintaining its successful efficiency strategy: the new Audi Q5, the sports car in the SUV category, is its latest model to combine high performance with low consumption. This progress is underpinned by an extensive package of hi-tech solutions ranging from energy recuperation to engine downsizing.
Audi is bringing the new Q5 onto the market equipped with three powerful, sporty engines – one turbo FSI gasoline version and two TDIs, all of which are state-of-the-art units featuring tur
06 July 2008, 02:13 PM
Only a few weeks did pass by, since the introduction of the BMW X6 to the public, but LUMMA Design already did upgrade the newest BMW model,
As one of the first, the Winterlinger based Tuner, offers a complete package for the BMW X6.
Named as CLR X 650, the package contains an extensive Body kit in wide version; extensive upgrades for the interior, an engine tuning incl. exhaust system and a sportsusspension kit, which is lowering the car aprox. 40 mm front and rear.
The result with
24 June 2008, 09:43 AM
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) launched its new premium compact SUV, the Winstorm MAXX, today.
The Winstorm MAXX is a five-seat SUV that integrates a dynamic exterior with an elegant interior. Its sporty driving characteristics set it apart from “city commuter” SUVs.Its balanced handling is sustained by a stiff steel body-frame integral structure and a responsive suspension setting.
“Since we launched our first SUV, the Winstorm, two years ago, GM Daewoo has quickly become a st