News31st Aug 20171 min readRenault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor to co-develop EVs in China…News31st Aug 20171 min readRenault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor to co-develop EVs in China…
News30th Aug 20172 min readNissan Australia CEO Richard Emery departs, Stephen Lester flying in…Mike Stevens
News30th Aug 20171 min readHonda Urban EV concept, CR-V Hybrid headed for Frankfurt…James WongHonda has teased two electrified vehicles bound for the Frankfurt motor show next month, one being an all-new electric vehicle (EV) concept, and the other a hybrid prototype of the new-generation CR-V crossover. Pitched as the next steps towards its 'Electric Vision', the Urban EV concept will preview a future production model for the European market, while the CR-V Hybrid previews the European version of the popular SUV. …
News30th Aug 20172 min read2018 Dacia Duster revealed, moving upmarket…Mike CostelloThe Renault/Dacia Duster has been a smash hit with Europeans after a budget SUV, and buyers in developing nations, since 2010. More than two million units have been sold in 100-plus countries. Now a new (or perhaps just reworked) version has been revealed, ahead of its world premiere in the metal at the Frankfurt motor show on September 12. …
News30th Aug 20172 min readDelphi’s got a fuel-saving alternative to diesel ready to roll…News30th Aug 20172 min readDelphi’s got a fuel-saving alternative to diesel ready to roll…
News30th Aug 20172 min readMazda's new swan-wing door patent isn't exactly helping its 'no new sports car' claims…James WongA recent patent filed by Mazda has once again sparked rumours of a potential RX-9 rotary sports car - which could, some reports suggest, debut at this year's Tokyo motor show in October. (Even if Mazda's CEO claims no such car is happening...) The document details a door that opens out and upward, helping occupants to avoid hitting curbs in a low-riding car. While the idea itself isn't a new concept, Mazda's filing includes a more simplified mechanism to make closing the door easier. …
News30th Aug 20172 min read2018 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso, GranSport: Refreshed sedan due next year - UPDATE…Anthony Crawford
News29th Aug 20172 min read2018 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg returns with next year's tech…James Wong
News29th Aug 20171 min readPumped-up Peugeot crossover mule spied…Mike CostelloHow cool does this PSA test mule - being hot-weather tested in the south of Europe - look? Beneath this Peugeot 208 body is probably test architecture for the expected Peugeot 1008 baby crossover that'll soon slot into its range below the 2008. Should such a car materialise, it'd give the French company a rival to the Nissan Juke and co. Though, of course, this might also be a very early development of the second-generation 2008. …
News29th Aug 20173 min read2018 Volvo XC60 pricing and specs: New X3 rival slides in below $60k…Matt Campbell
