Fiat has dropped the price of its 500 and 500c models substantially as it begins its repositioning strategy to re-launch the brand. The iconic Italian manufacturer, which switched back to factory distribution in Australia (from Ateco) in ...
The new Suzuki crossover based on the company’s 2012 S-Cross concept has been partly revealed in production form ahead of its debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March. The Japanese brand has released virtually no further ...
Fiat is considering launching an entry-level brand for developing markets as it looks for opportunities to grow its manufacturing operations and increase profitability. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne admitted the success of Renault’s ...
Tags: Fiat, Budget Brand, Dacia
The Renault Scenic Xmod has been revealed ahead of the MPV-turned-compact-crossover’s world premiere on March 5 at the Geneva motor show. A redesigned and reinterpreted replacement for the Renault Scenic – a model that first ...
Tags: Renault, Scenic Xmod, MPV, Crossover
Nissan has withdrawn its bold target of becoming the top selling full-line importer in Australia, with “sustained growth” the revised focus. Speaking at the Australian media launch of the all-new Nissan Patrol, Nissan general ...
The Ssangyong Korando S petrol has launched in Australia, introducing a new low-cost entry-level variant to the compact SUV range and ending the South Korean manufacturer’s long-running diesel-only local strategy. Priced from ...
Honda has committed to achieving six million global sales by 2017, listing small cars as the key contributor to the growth. “This March [fiscal year 2012], we will finish the fiscal year with global sales of about four million ...
The Opel Corsa, Subaru Outback and Volvo V40 have been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in the latest round of crash testing. ANCAP CEO Nicholas Clarke said the standout ...
Tags: Opel Corsa, Subaru Forester, Volvo V40, Five-Star ANCAP Safety Ratings
After selling off its premium brands – Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin and Volvo – Ford championed its leftover luxury marque, Lincoln, at the Detroit auto show, revealing a new compact SUV, announcing the introduction of two ...
Tags: Ford, Lincoln Luxury Brand, Jaguar, Land Rover
Volkswagen will launch all-new generations of three existing models within three years, and debut three SUV models in less than five calendars time. With all-new Volkswagen Passat, Tiguan and Polo models on the horizon, member of the ...
Tags: Volkswagen, Next-Gen Models, New SUVs
The 2014 Jeep Compass has been unveiled at the Detroit auto show sporting tougher styling, a new six-speed automatic transmission and a fresh focus on safety. Distinguishing the updated Jeep Compass from its predecessor is a revised ...
Tags: SUV, 2014, Jeep Compass
The first official images and details of the Renault Captur have been revealed ahead of the stylish compact SUV’s debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March. Taking its name from the high-riding crossover coupe concept that turned ...
Tags: Renault Captur, French, Baby SUV
With the Ford Falcon having posted its lowest-ever sales result in 2012, and falling out of the top 20 sales charts by one spot, the new year is a good time to pause, reflect, and ponder again if Australians really are missing out on a good ...
The first official image of the Renault Captur has been released ahead of the all-new Clio-based compact crossover’s unveiling on Friday. The elegant-looking baby SUV will sit beneath the larger Koleos in the French car ...
Tags: Renault Captur, official image, crossover, SUV
The first images of the upcoming Peugeot 2008 have been leaked two months out from the crossover’s anticipated debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March. Seen on French automotive website L’argus, the leaked images reveal ...
Tags: Peugeot 2008, crossover, 2013, first images, SUV