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Hyundai has released the first official images and details of the company’s next-generation 2019 Santa Fe SUV following a teaser campaign. Featuring a bold new front fascia with a prominent grille and two-tier lighting arrangements, the new Santa Fe shares many of its styling elements with the smaller Kona. It …

Two special editions Volkswagen models are en route to showrooms in Australia. To celebrate 70 years since the conception of the iconic Kombi van, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has contrived a contemporary take on the most feted VW other than the Beetle. On sale from March, the Multivan ‘Kombi 70’ is based on the …

Nissan has unveiled what it dubs the “370Zki” – pronounced “370-Ski” – a 248kW snow-conquering 370Z Roadster complete with front skis and rear snow tracks in place of the sports car’s usual high performance tyres. “The Nissan 370Zki continues our recent tradition of bringing imaginative winter vehicle concepts to the …

Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off its all-new 2018 A-Class, boasting an evolutionary styling that is said to be youthful but “grown-up and comfortable”. “With the fourth generation of the A-Class, we are redefining modern luxury in the compact class. To do this we have opted for a combination …

Peugeot has launched its all-new 5008 in Australia and while the name has not changed, everything else has. Designed from the ground up to satisfy the insatiable global appetite for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), the all-new 5008 has morphed from a regular MPV to a much more appealing seven-seat SUV. …

Skoda has released a teaser sketch of its upcoming Vision X concept urban crossover which is set to make its debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The hybrid concept is said to provide a vision of Skoda’s third series-production model to conquer the fast-growing small SUV segment. The FlexGreen-painted …

Holden has announced that they are partnering with Victoria Police to supply 290 new divisional vans, which will be gradually deployed as part of a fleet update over the next two years. Replacing the aging Holden Commodore Ute, the 250 purpose-built two-door divisional vans are based on the Colorado 4×2 …

Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specifications of its all-new Polo hatch ahead of the car’s showroom debut early next month. Billed as the most significant generational change to a Volkswagen since the Tiguan, the six-generation Polo is priced from $17,990 plus on-road costs. Being built on Volkswagen Group’s now …

Following last week’s teaser image, Hyundai has today unveiled its first rendering of the upcoming all-new Santa Fe, showcasing a luxurious and striking design that is a great departure from the outgoing model. Hyundai says its new SUV design identity is one that is based on a robust, stylish and …

The first-ever Tesla Model S Shooting Brake will make its debut at the London Motor Show. Based on the Model S 90D and crafted by coach-building specialist Qwest, the Shooting Brake’s redesigned rear features a carbon fibre tailgate, rear roof section and D-pillars. Thanks to its carbon fibre rear end, …

Lexus has apparently greenlit a convertible version of the LC, according to a report from Auto Express, citing an unnamed inside source. The report also claims that a full blown, high performance F version is also nearing approval. One year on since its introduction, the LC grand coupe is Lexus’ …

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has unveiled 10 bespoke 570s inspired by the McLaren 570S GT4 racer. Just 10 units were built, all ordered by the largest McLaren retailer in the U.S., McLaren Newport Beach. Designed to mirror the McLaren 570S GT4 race car as closely as possible, the MSO X …

Mercedes-Benz will premiere the all-new A-Class compact hatch at a special launch event in Amsterdam on 2 February 2018. The announcement is accompanied by a single shadowy teaser image of the new A-Class, which the German car maker says will “completely redefine modern luxury in the compact class, and revolutionise …

As far as replicas go, this miniature Lamborghini Aventador Roadster is probably one of the most impressive. Looking like a scaled down Aventador, the mini-me version was built by a farmer in South East Asia. Besides the custom-made body panels, the replica comes complete with an electrically operated retractable hard …