That’s the Fiat 500L MPV pictured above and now Carscoop is reporting that Fiat will add a compact SUV to the stable dubbed the Fiat 500X. “The 500X will be based on the longer and wider platform of the 500L minivan, which is shared with the Punto supermini. Fiat’s sources said that it will measure [...]
There is no denying the brand-bending success of the Range Rover Evoque. A runaway hit with journos and consumers alike, the rugged baby-SUV looks poised to shed some skin and strut a new look for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Could Range Rover launch the first ever premium convertible SUV? By the looks [...]
The internets are ablaze following the news that Porsche has settled on a name and released a sketch of its upcoming baby sibling to the Cayenne SUV. Previously dubbed Project Cajun, the new compact SUV will be called the Porsche Macan and while few details are known it is widely expected to include both a [...]
Lexus Enthusiast has unearthed a leaked Japanese brochure which clearly shows the 2013 Lexus RX and unveils a hidden gem. It appears Lexus is preparing to launch a third RX variant called the F Sport that features a more brawny and aggressive overall look with a new grill and LED light configuration. We especially like [...]
Buick has just revealed a brand new crossover called the 2013 Buick Encore. Plenty of catch-phrases being used to describe this all-new compact CUV; “Petite Prestige”, “Cute-Ute” and “Approachable Luxury” to name just a few. No matter what your first impressions are, it is most definitely getting a reaction from both consumers and industry folk. [...]
Back in December 2010 we covered the possibility of a hybrid or EV crossover based on the Cadillac SRX platform. However, a new report from Reuters just released claims the SRX Plug-In Hybrid development program has been cancelled. The SRX has been a big success for Cadillac since its market introduction in 2004 and it’s [...]
It has been a terrific start to the year for BMW Group, and now this latest news provides some additional icing on the cake. The 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman has become the first MINI vehicle to garner the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) designation as a “Top Safety Pick”. “These results reinforce the idea [...]
You may recall last year Kia Canada introduced a special suped-up Kia Forte Koup SX-R that was exclusively available to Canadians. While not quite boasting the same exclusivity, Kia Canada has debuted (Montreal International Auto Show) a new turbo powertrain for the Kia Sportage that will be earmarked for sale in Canada first. Yes folks, [...]
Mazda has just unveiled the new CUV concept vehicle Mazda Minagi. It is the first Mazda vehicle to sport the next-generation Kodo styling and by all accounts this is a pretty hot looking ute. The Mazda MINAGI concept fully embraces Mazda’s new SKYACTIV technologies and its new design theme, KODO – Soul of Motion. The [...]
According to AutoExpress VW is working on a new large SUV in a renewed effort to stoke significant growth in U.S. sales. “The newcomer would be a cheaper alternative to the Touareg, and aimed primarily at America … It would be built at the firm’s new plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the US-spec Passat. The [...]
