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Mazda unveiled the all-new CX-80, its new flagship in markets such as Europe, Japan, and Australia. The new SUV is offered with a variety of three-row configurations and will initially be available with mild-hybrid diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options in Europe.As expected, the Mazda CX-80 shares many body panels with the CX-60, including the entire front end.
When Citroen revealed the new crossover styling direction for its latest C3 and electric e-C3 counterpart, some of us were left wondering what the next C3 Aircross could do to justify its existence, beyond promising a bit of extra legroom. But it’s not more legroom that distinguishes the second-generation Aircross from the regular C3, it’s room for more legs.
Alfa Romeo has finally revealed the Milano, its highly anticipated subcompact SUV. Marking the brand’s first foray into the electric vehicle segment, the Milano becomes its smallest offering, joining the Giulia sedan and the larger Stelvio and Tonale crossovers in the Alfa Romeo lineup.The Milano presents Alfa’s spin on a familiar approach adopted by various Stellantis brands and models such as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka, Fiat 600, Peugeot 2008, and Jeep Avenger, all of which utilize the same CMP2 platform. The sub-compact (B-segment in Europe) crossover will be available in a choice of two electric powertrains or a 48-volt mild-hybrid gasoline option.More: Lancia Ypsilon HF Coming In 2025 As A 237 HP Electric Hot HatchThe Milano aims to be the sportiest model in its highly-competitive class, especially in the flagship Ellettrica Veloce trim.
Opel has published the first official photos of the all-new Frontera that will serve as a successor to the aging Crossland. The SUV will be offered with mild hybrid and fully electric powertrains, mirroring the specs of the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross twin.It’s perhaps the name of the new model that will immediately catch your attention. Opel first used the Frontera name between 1991-1998 for an Isuzu Wizard-based SUV.
Nissan published the first official teaser of the upcoming Qashqai, revealing some of the exterior and interior updates. The facelifted compact SUV will premiere on April 17 in Europe, with other markets – including Australia – likely following in the coming months. Like before, the model is not expected to be available in the U.S.
During the first decade of our current century, plenty of European car shoppers fell hard for hardtop convertibles based on cheap compact cars. That means that those cars are now easy to find in the scrapyards of the United Kingdom, so I headed over to northern England to document some of them. We've taken a look at a 2006 Peugeot 307 CC and a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra TwinTop from that trip, and now it's the turn of the open-air Renault Mégane
It is no secret that Lamborghini is developing a successor to the Huracan as prototypes have been spied testing on many occasions. However, the name of this new model has remained a closely guarded secret, but a new trademark filing has shed light on what it could be called.It recently emerged that the Italian supercar manufacturer had submitted a trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the name ‘Temerario’.
Suzuki introduced another facelift for the Vitara in the European market, bringing a redesigned face and a new infotainment system, alongside mildly upgraded safety equipment for the subcompact SUV. There are no mechanical changes this time around, with the hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrain options being carried over from the outgoing model.The fourth generation of the Suzuki Vitara (third-gen Escudo in Japan) is already a decade-old model, having been introduced in 2014. The model received its first facelift in 2018, followed by the introduction of mild-hybrid technology in 2020, and a full-hybrid powertrain option in 2022.