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Aston’s SUV out in 2017?

Aston Martin first revealed the Lagonda SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2009. Since then, we haven’t heard much about this controversial project, but that might change now that both...

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BMW X2 slated for 2017 release

It seems BMW has moved the launch of the sporty X2 back to 2017. The X2, according to BMW’s new numbering scheme, is supposed to be a crossover coupé based on the same design philosophies used while...

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First rendering of BMW’s X7

As we all know by now, BMW will be building a bigger brother for the X5 SUV. Not much is known about the car at this stage, except for the fact that it’ll be built at BMW’s plant in South Carolina in...

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Merc G-Class to get massive update

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the iconic G-Class will receive a very significant facelift in 2017. The G-Class will apparently lose around 200kg of weight thanks to increased use of aluminium, and...

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Lambo Urus might sport a turbo

It seems as if the upcoming Lamborghini Urus, which is scheduled for release in 2017, might sport a V8 turbocharged engine. This is big news, since Lamborghini has never before made use of...

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Rolls-Royce prepping SUV for 2017?

It looks as if we might see a Rolls-Royce SUV as soon as 2017, though the creation of the vehicle is only in the very early stages. Giles Taylor, head of Rolls-Royce design, recently told Autocar  that...

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Will Aston Martin build an SUV?

Aston Martin might hold a special place in the hearts of most petrolheads, but the company hasn’t been making money the last few years. Could an SUV turn things around for Aston? Aston Martin has not...

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BMW X7 Rendered

BMW has confirmed that it will build an X7, and some spy shots of the new Beemer SUV has even surfaced online. But what will this oversize SUV look like? Online automotive manupulator  Theophilus Chin...

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Fiat boss reveals Wrangler replacement details

Sergio Marchionne, the ceo of Fiat Chrysler, has revealed some information on the Jeep Wrangler’s replacement. In an interview with Automotive News, he mentioned that the new model make use of an...

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Will we ever see the Urus?

We first glimpsed the Lamborghini Urus SUV two years ago, but the vehicle still hasn’t been approved for production, so it is looking increasingly unlikely that we’ll see it in the near future. Despite...

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New VW Crossover Heading to Detroit

Volkswagen is apparently taking a brand-new crossover concept vehicle to the Detroit Auto Show. The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which opens on 12 January 2015, will apparently host...

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Toyota returns to rallying [w/video]

Toyota has announced that it will return to rallying in 2017, after 16-year hiatus. Its new rally car is based on the humble Yaris and it features a 1,6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that has been...

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Lotus looking at building SUV/Crossover

Things haven’t been going very well for Lotus the past few years, but it now has a new CEO and he’s just announced that their upcoming car will likely be an SUV or crossover. Nothing has been confirmed...

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Start saving for a 2017 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

Last year we reported that Jeep had trademarked the Trackhawk nomenclature, which suggested that it was working on a few performance derivatives for its line-up. It seems the first model to wear this...

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New Duster to have seven seat option?

Details on the all-new Duster are sketchy at best at this point, but a Brazilian magazine is reporting that a seven-seat option will be available when the new model arrives in 2017. It’s also rumoured...

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Ford puts new Raptor to the test

Ford has released a few images of the all-new 2017 Raptor taken during its testing phase. The prototype has completed more than 1600km of testing, including a 100km stretch on a desert trail. According...

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Adventurous new Jeep Compass Unveiled

  This is the new Jeep Compass. It was recently unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show and just looking at it, it looks like a massive step-up in compact adventure for the brand with a stout presence,...

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