The names of two new ‘baby’ cars that will go on sale in New Zealand have been confirmed, after many months of guessing games: the mid-sized Jaguar sedan will be called the XE, and the compact Jeep (above) the Renegade. The Jaguar has been referred to for some time as the ‘XS’ and the Jeep the ‘Jeepster’. Jeep parent Fiat Chrysler unveiled the Renegade at the Geneva motor … [Read more...] about Geneva show: New ‘baby’ Jeep christened the Renegade
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Carmakers tune in to Apple’s CarPlay system
Volvo is one of the first carmakers to endorse Apple’s CarPlay technology, which seamlessly pairs the iPhone with a vehicle’s infotainment system. Apple unveiled CarPlay at the Geneva motor show, saying that Volvo, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz would immediately introduce the system. Others hopping on the CarPlay bandwagon include BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, … [Read more...] about Carmakers tune in to Apple’s CarPlay system
All in the family – ‘baby’ Jaguar breaks cover
This is the car that Jaguar chief Ralf Speth last year said will be the “most efficient, advanced and refined premium sports saloon ever seen in the C/D segment”. It’s the new ‘baby’ of the Jaguar family, codenamed the X760 but almost certainly going to be called the XS when it goes into production next year. Spy pictures of camouflaged mules wearing an XF body have been around … [Read more...] about All in the family – ‘baby’ Jaguar breaks cover
BMW plays guessing game over details of US-built X4
One minute it’s testing in the snow in Scandanavia, the next it will be on the road in New Zealand – that’s BMW’s quick turnaround on the X4, little brother to the X6. The ‘sports activity vehicle’ will be unveiled in production form at the Geneva show this week and land here probably around July/August. As usual, BMW New Zealand will say only that the X4 is on its way, … [Read more...] about BMW plays guessing game over details of US-built X4
Land Rover Freelander grows into ‘baby Discovery’
This is the new Land Rover Freelander, or what photographic spy agency Automedia calls the ‘baby Discovery.’ Why the ‘baby’ reference. Because Automedia’s photographers say the new vehicle is significantly larger than the current Freelander. The five-door is believed to be based on the same platform that underpins the Range Rover Evoque. These photos were taken in … [Read more...] about Land Rover Freelander grows into ‘baby Discovery’