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A new hot hatch rival to the Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N and Renault Megane RS looks set to join the Yaris GR in Toyota’s lively hot hatch lineup. TOYOTA HAS confirmed the Corolla GR hot hatch name, registering the badge around the world including in Australia. Previous reports suggest that sources at Toyota say […]

A likely mistake at Brazil’s patent office shows what the next-gen Nissan X-Trail looks like. THESE RENDERINGS are the first official look at the upcoming 2021 Nissan X-Trail. Sourced from Brazil’s national patents office, such renderings filed are commonly held under embargo or ‘hidden’ from public view. It seems this step was missed in the […]

Porsche’s most affordable model has been recently updated to tackle new rivals…we just had to see what Stuttgart’s smallest SUV offers.  IN A NUTSHELL: A sporty feeling SUV and there’s value here for a Porsche, but the base model Macan lacks the athleticism and features of its sibling variants. THE GOOD: Really smooth engine, good […]

Has modern tyre technology made spare tyres redundant, or is it still important to carry a full-sized spare for country driving?

BMW X5 powered by hydrogen will be available to a limited number of customer in two years. BMW WILL produce a hydrogen-powered version of the X5 in limited availability in 2022. Revealing its BMW i Hydrogen NEXT overnight, the model will underpin the German carmaker’s move into hydrogen vehicles, with the brand suggesting it will […]

Lots of cool tech and a sharp new design look to underpin Hyundai’s new medium-size SUV. HYUNDAI’S FOURTH-generation Tucson has been spied inside and out in its home country over the weekend. Even though it’s wearing camouflage, it’s possible to see the new model will bring a much different design outside, thanks to images from […]