New Nissan Z looked like a 240, but the idea was dropped
Combining decades of wildly differing Z design into one car isn’t easy, explains Nissan’s head designer. “I’m just waiting for it wink at me when I walk past,” says one of our readers about the new Z Proto. Indeed, cars have always encompassed anthropomorphic attributes, and research tells us it’s
Jeep tease 344kW V8 for Wrangler and Gladiator
Jeep’s Wrangler and Gladiator are looking set for a big power upgrade. Jeep has posted an image onto its social media page that has tongues wagging with speculation that a V8 Wrangler and Gladiator will be upon us soon. The image shows us a sketch of what appears to be
New Ford ute “looks like first-gen Ranger”
A new small ute in Ford’s stable is reported to be getting ready for production next year. FORD’S NEW upcoming entry-level ute will reportedly revive the spirit of the first-generation Ranger. Also sold in Australia as the Courier for some time before Ranger became the blue oval’s local dual-cab hero,
Ford V6 diesel turbo could power next-gen VW Amarok
Ford and VW’s new partnership will bring many efficiencies to production, including the sharing of drivetrains. FORD AND Volkswagen have already confirmed they are working together to produce the next-generation Volkswagen Amarok and Ford Ranger, and it leads to some interesting questions as to who will supply what in the
Ford’s new car-based ute takes shape
The blue oval is close to launching a ute that’s smaller than the Ranger and based on a small-car platform. THE FORD Falcon ute could finally have a sort-of successor if Ford’s new passenger-based utility lands down under. But firstly, it needs to be revealed, and secondly, it has to
Ford patents Wrangler-like removable roof for ute
Further details uncover how Ford plans to take on the Jeep Wrangler with its upcoming Bronco.
Top 5: Small Family SUVs
The SUV has replaced the sedan as the family car of choice with the SUV segment now deadlocked with sedans for total sales by volume… here’s our pick of the tiddler SUVs.
Bank-job getaway used to promote 2016 Toyota Prius
Toyota has broken with tradition in its marketing for the 2016 Toyota Prius focussing on driving dynamics ahead of fuel efficiency.
Land Rover Defender concept – what might have been…
Would Land Rover have escaped a savaging if its Defender concept (the DC100) had looked more like the Ford Bronco concept from 2004?