Nissan has long been one of the major players in full-electric vehicles and has just introduced the Nissan Ariya, a crossover SUV. With a 100 per cent electric powertrain, Ariya has an estimated range of up to 610 kilometres based on Japan WLTC cycle (subject to homologation). That puts it More
The most powerful AMG V8 series engine of all time powers the new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. It has an output of 730 hp (537 kW) at 6700-6900 rpm. Maximum torque of 800 Nm runs all the way from 2000 to 6000 revs. It goes from zero to 100 km/h More
The ABC of MG goes back to 1924 and it does not tell the whole story. British sports car specialist – think MGA, MGB, MGC – is now ‘ruled’ by the Chinese state-owned automotive SAIC Motor. As a result, the company has branched out into the sports utility vehicle market More
Mazda has expanded its SUV range to five models with the new CX-8 filling the gap between the mid-sized CX-5 and large CX-9 previously occupied the discontinued CX-7. The other two models are the compact CX-3 and marginally larger CX-30. Launched here in mid-2018 the seven-seat CX-8 shares the same More
In a global reveal Hyundai has released design renderings of its new i30 Sedan N-Line sport sedan. These show low and wide styling with the fascia having an edgy N-Line version of Hyundai’s signature cascading grill. There are also N-Line badging and motorsport-inspired air intake. It has side skirts and More
Land Rover has confirmed the new commercial Defender 90 and 110 models will restore the Hard Top. That name dates back to 1950, when the introduction of demountable Hard Tops gave early Series Land Rovers added security and protection from the elements. Sharing its strong body structure and next-generation Electrical More
It had to happen. The Chinese challenge to the heavy hitters of the sports utility segment goes on, with the MY20 Haval H9 continuing to take on the likes of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Prado. While not there yet (Where’s the diesel version?) the H9 has lucked out More
Toyota Fortuner is a seven-seat SUV that’s based on the Toyota HiLux pickup truck. While it shares many of its body-on-chassis underpinnings and mechanical components, the fortuner has a multi-link rear coil suspension, unlike the HiLux which is setup as a working vehicle. It has a bold frontal appearance with More
MG Motor Australia has unveiled the MG ZS Essence Anfield, a limited-edition run of just 200 models. It has been inspired by the famed home ground of the iconic Liverpool Football Club and to released to celebrate the Reds win in the 2020 English Premier League competition. MG Motor is More
Suzuki has been producing small sporty cars for many years. Though the Suzuki car division is separate from the motorbike one there’s obviously trading of design and engineering ideas between the two, resulting in cars and bikes that are more than mere transport. In fact we’ve spent many fun More
