Are these seven-seaters prototypes of the SUV that will replace the Ford Territory when Ford Australia closes its Melbourne assembly and engine plants in 2016? They are hybrids of sorts – although not as the motor industry knows it. They were pictured testing in the snows of Scandanavia by photographers from spy agency Automedia. (automotivenews.co.nz has the sole NZ rights … [Read more...] about Ranger/Territory hybrid clue to Ford’s next SUV
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New Volvo sees things that can go bump in the night
Volvo will show off claimed world-first safety technology when it unveils the new XC90 SUV at the Paris motor show in September. In Volvo-speak, it’s called “road edge and barrier protection with steer assist”, a mouthful that basically means the XC90 has electronics that will stir the sleepy driver from wandering off the road. Many other carmakers use similar systems with … [Read more...] about New Volvo sees things that can go bump in the night
New BMW 7-Series comes in from the cold
The new BMW 7-Series is expected to be launched in Europe late next year or early in 2016. There is talk that it will be made from a mix of materials, including carbon fibre for the roof, bonnet and boot lid. Engines include six, eight, and 12 cylinder units and a hybrid. Here is a prototype filmed by spy agency Automedia. … [Read more...] about New BMW 7-Series comes in from the cold
Junior Jeep wraps up against spies and the cold of winter
The new baby Jeep has been trialing in the Scandanavian winter ahead of its unveiling at the Geneva motor show in March. The so-called Jeepster is wrapped in a camouflage blanket in these photos from spy agency Automedia. Its photographers say the vehicle appears to have borrowed its design cues from the iconic Wrangler rather than the softer look of the new … [Read more...] about Junior Jeep wraps up against spies and the cold of winter
Jeepster badge is back, this time on a town-and-around model
A small crossover/SUV based on a stretched version of the Fiat 500 platform will almost certainly be called the Jeepster when it is unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March. The town-and-around model borrows its name from the original Jeepster built in various forms between 1948-50 to trade on the reputation of the war-time Willys Jeep. The name appeared again … [Read more...] about Jeepster badge is back, this time on a town-and-around model