TIRED of your $250,000 Lamborghini Urus?  That’s unlikely, but if that is indeed the case, and you have access to at least another $250,000, you can swap it for a Rezvani Knight. (Or spend a lot more for a Rezvani Dark Knight). The Californian maker of exotic vehicles has come up with a Urus-based machine that it says ‘combines supercar aesthetics with military inspiration.’ That translates to an eye-catching gunmetal grey supercar that’s equally at home on freeways and rough off-road terrain.  The Knight uses the Urus’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8,… Read more

Volvo has reinvented the humble seatbelt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is world-first technology and designed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations. Set to make an entrance in the fully electric Volvo EX60 next year, the new safety belt is designed to better protect people by adapting to traffic variations and the person wearing it — thanks to real-time data from the car’s advanced sensors. The new multi-adaptive safety belt can use data input from interior and exterior sensors to customise protection, adapting the setting based… Read more

Chinese carmaker Jaecoo has introduced the nation’s first-ever “Future Price Promise”, with the launch of its new J7 and J8 SUVs. Typically tied to finance agreements, Jaecoo’s Future Price Promise is automatically included with every new J7 and J8 purchase. It offers buyers a guaranteed minimum future value, regardless of how the vehicle is financed. The initiative ensures customers know in advance the minimum amount they will receive should they choose to sell their vehicle in the future, effectively giving them a committed buyer from day one. Chief Commercial Officer… Read more

Volkswagen has revealed a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace called the Tayron. It is positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg, and will be offered in both five- and seven-seat form. Tayron will arrive in September, but there is no word on pricing yet. Diesel and hybrid powertrains will not be available at launch.  Four petrol-versions will initially be offered: Tayron 110TSI Life, 150TSI Life, 150TSI Elegance and 195TSI R-Line. 110TSI Life and Elegance are seven seaters. Tayron boasts a premium cabin design, material choices and a quality fit and finish,… Read more

The car company formerly known as SsangYong has released a new model. Now called KGM Australia, the all-new MY26 KGM Actyon SUV is the first fully developed and designed vehicle by KGM. As well as a new name, KGM has also adopted a new slogan — “Korean built to last”. KGM describes all-new five-seat Actyon as a modern revival of the world’s first coupe-style SUV which was discontinued in 2010. Based on the smaller KGM Torres, its coupe-like styling sets the Actyon apart. A unique front grille lighting design inspired… Read more

Orders are being taken for Subaru’s all-new, sixth generation Forester which sees the debut of a stronger hybrid powertrain. Seven highly specified variants will be offered, three of them hybrids, priced from $43,490 plus on-roads. Subaru says the new hybrid represents a significant leap forward in performance for the brand. The Hybrid e-Boxer system packs more punch, with 145kW of combined power – a 31.8 per cent increase. Maximum power of 121kW arrives at 5600 rpm. Maximum torque of 212Nm is available from 4000-4400 rpm.  The system combines a 2.5-litre… Read more