Mazda might have quietly retired the CX-5 SkyActiv-D diesel from the United States, as the 2020 model year is still nowhere to be found, despite production of the 2021 MY believed to be starting in just a little over a month. There is no official confirmation to back up this rumor yet, but it seems […]
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Earlier this year, Skoda unveiled the Octavia RS iV plug-in hybrid, the Czech brand’s first-ever electrified RS model. Now, the automaker has released the traditional petrol and diesel variants of the 2020 Octavia RS and, as before, they come in five-door liftback and estate body styles. As with the RS iV plug-in hybrid, the petrol-powered […]
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Mil-Spec’s latest Hummer H1 project is apparently the most off-road capable they have ever created, and at $300,000, it certainly is one seriously expensive piece of kit. Power comes from a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine mated to an Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. In total, this H1 will put down 500 HP and a very impressive […]
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Hyundai introduced the new Santa Fe earlier this month, and now the company has released details about its engine lineup. In Europe, there will be a hybrid variant that features a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine, a 59 hp (44 kW / 60 PS) electric motor and a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery. This will give the […]
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Audi has lifted the veils of the facelifted 2021 Q5 SUV which brings a sharper design in line with the brand’s newest models, as well as the latest tech the company has to offer. The updates also apply to the plug-in hybrid Q5 as well as the SQ5 performance model. On the outside, the 2021 […]
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The fourth-generation Audi A6 Allroad has reached ABT Sportsline’s training camp and has emerged stronger thanks to upgrades to the gasoline and diesel engine lineup. The versatile executive estate with an elevated ground clearance benefits from 402 HP (408 PS / 300 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque in 55 TFSI petrol guise, which […]
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London-based law firm Harcus Parker is preparing a class action lawsuit against Renault and Nissan, citing independent test data that points to emissions cheating. The data allegedly shows that as many as 700,000 Renault diesel models and 600,000 Nissan units in the UK could be fitted with defeat devices. Models affected include the Note, Juke […]
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Peugeot recently updated the 308 compact family by adding the 10-inch i-Cockpit digital instrument panel, a new paint finish, and two new alloy wheel designs. But those are not all the updates made to the 2021 Peugeot 308. The French automaker is also introducing a well-equipped special series called Roadtrip. Based on the Allure Pack trim […]
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Making passenger cars look more rugged via raised ride height, plastic body cladding and other SUV-inspired features seems to work so why not do the same with vans? This seems to be the reasoning behind Ford of Europe’s decision to launch new Trail and Active variants of the Transit and Tourneo van lineup. Mind you, […]
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It’s mid-cycle makeover time for SEAT’s first-ever SUV, the Ateca compact model. The brand’s most successful sports utility vehicle to date has been improved for 2021MY in Europe with a subtle styling refresh inside and out, an updated powertrain lineup, as well as new safety and connectivity tech. With more than 300,000 units sold since […]
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