VW Tiguan Going to Get Facelift Look in China
28 Dec 2012, 17:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It’s interesting to see what cars end up looking like when they are built in China using Chinese parts suppliers. For example, spy shots of a refreshed VW Tiguan testing in China have emerged....
Range of Smart Vehicles Set to Grow Along With the New Generation
28 Dec 2012, 15:28 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / When the first Smart burst onto the European scene, its range consisted of one single model, and since then, we have gotten the Coupe, the Roadster and the ForFour. Now, the range is set to grow fur...
Mazda CX-5 2.2 Diesel Gets Top Speed Run on Autobahn
21 Dec 2012, 16:31 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Mazda CX-5 is currently one of the most efficient and advanced SUV/crossovers on the market, and the SKYACTIV philosophy adopted by the Japanese automaker is clearly evident in the vehicle&rsquo...
Lincoln MKC Crossover to Debut in Detroit
20 Dec 2012, 18:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / According to a new report coming out of Detroit, Lincoln has a brand new entry-level crossover on the way, one which could be shown as early as next month’s North American International Auto S...
Alfa Romeo to Introduce Nine New Models by 2016
20 Dec 2012, 16:48 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Alfa Romeo currently makes just two models, and these are the Giulietta and the MiTo. However, if a report from autoedizione.com is correct, then they will be launching a total of nine models, by th...
Qoros Design Philosophy Explained - Compact SUV Previewed
20 Dec 2012, 12:08 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / New Chinese automaker Qoros will have to do a lot to impress their future buyers, and their car will have to be good, and not just skin deep. Still, the ‘skin’ is still important, and th...
First Malaysian-Built Subaru XV Rolls Off the Production Line
19 Dec 2012, 13:05 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / In order to better satisfy the local demand for their new Impreza-based XV crossover, Subaru has announced that the first example has already rolled off the production line, at the Tan Chong Motor A...
Renault Captur Clio-Based Crossover Paten Images Leaked
17 Dec 2012, 17:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Back in September, we showed you the first photos of a Clio-based crossover/SUV that was undergoing testing under heavy camouflage. Today, the car can be confirmed as being this, the Renault Captur,...
Chrysler Yet to Decide What Badge their Next Minivan Will Bear
17 Dec 2012, 16:56 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Chrysler is questioning which badge they should put on the grille of their new minivan, which replaces both the Chrysler Town and Country and the Dodge Grand caravan, despite an initial announcement...
Ford EcoSport to Gain Seven-Seater Variant
13 Dec 2012, 15:03 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / When you look at the Ford EcoSport crossover, its small size makes you doubt its ability to carry even five people in complete comfort, yet its Fiesta underpinnings seem to be just enough. However, ...
Nissan Reveals Juke Personalization Program for Europe
13 Dec 2012, 08:47 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / As personalization of new cars becomes bigger and bigger business, more manufacturers are cutting themselves a piece of the customization pie. Nissan had thus far steered clear of this new trend, ye...
Honda Teases SUV / Crossover Concept Ahead of Detroit
11 Dec 2012, 16:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan’s success with the Juke is global. In Europe, it’s been one of the driving forces behind the company’s defiance of the crisis, while in the US they’ve sold about 35,00...
Scion Boss Not Interested in Nissan Juke Rival
11 Dec 2012, 13:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In Japan, Toyota has tens of other small brands, each with their own customer basis and retail stores. But in America, there’s only the Scion brand, which right no is cool for only one reason,...
Roewe Developing Crossover Based on MG Icon Platform
10 Dec 2012, 14:52 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Chinese automaker Roewe is reportedly working on its very own small SUV/crossover, for both the Chinese and the European markets. It will be underpinned by a derivative of the platform used for the ...
Honda to Build Fit Sedan, Hatchback and Crossover in Mexico
10 Dec 2012, 10:06 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Honda has announced that it will be building two additional variants of their popular Fit/Jazz city car - a sedan and a crossover. An inside source told autonews.com that the all three variants of t...
Mazda CX-3 Crossover Coming in 2014
6 Dec 2012, 11:52 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Mazda’s CX-5 crossover has been praised by all the automotive journalists who have had a chance to have a go in it. With great handling, efficient engines and good performance, all courtesy of...
Next Nissan Qashqai to Get Style and Refinement Boost
5 Dec 2012, 10:25 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Qashqai has been a hugely-successful vehicle for Nissan, selling very well on all markets it was available on. Now, since it is approaching the end of its ‘shelf life’, the Japanese ...
Toyota Aims to Sell 200,000 RAV4 SUVs Per Year
4 Dec 2012, 09:56 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Toyota’s RAV4 has always been a strong seller, on virtually all markets it is available on, yet it has never exceeded the 170,000 mark, in recent years. However, with the all-new model, Toyota...
Dacia Sandero Stepway Will Start at £7,995 in the UK
3 Dec 2012, 09:26 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Dacia has officially announced the addition of a third model to its UK lineup. The Duster and Sandero are now already available for order, yet now buyers who want extra ground clearance and beefy cr...
Skoda Working on Smaller SUV Called Polar
30 Nov 2012, 12:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Yeti has served the Czech carmaker Skoda very well, and now the company is ready to diversify in order to increase its sales. According to a French publication, Skoda is already at work developi...