Rumours are swirling that Mazda has a new model in the pipeline named RX-9, which might signal the long awaited return of Mazda’s much-loved rotary engine. It will be based on the RX-Vision concept they displayed in Tokyo last year. According to Motoring.com.au, a prototype RX-9 will be featured at the next year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
If you hadn’t noticed, the Nissan Xterra was discontinued in August last year, with final stocks selling out by the first few months of this year. While the fate of the true body-on-frame 4×4 was up in the air, we can now confirm via sources that a new model is in development for release sometime in 2017. There is even a prototype running in Australia, with a Pathfinder Classic body.
Cadillac has revealed a new concept in California that hints at their future flagship sedan. Named the Escala, the new concept might spawn a new model that will sit above the CT6 sedan in their lineup.
A joint venture between Toyota and BMW was formed at the beginning of 2013 to produce a sports car under each brand. While it is clear that the boffins at BMW is working on a Z4 replacement likely to be called the Z5, the picture of the Toyota’s iteration still remains murky. But in June 2016, Toyota has trademarked the iconic “Supra” moniker with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. This has pointed squarely at a reinvention of the tuner favourite, the Toyota Supra. The design of the new sports car is likely to be heavily influenced by the FT-1 concept originally unveiled in the 2014 Detroit Motor Show.
The Monterey Car Week played host to the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 concept, a coupe that is just a bit shorter than the Rolls-Royce Phantom II and longer than its cousin, the Mercedes-Maybach S600, both full-size four-door saloons.
Nissan has revealed what they claim to be the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-powered (SOFC) prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power.
Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing revealed their own interpretation of a hypercar, codenamed the AM-RB 001.
When the current Y62-generation of the Nissan Patrol had its world debut right here in the UAE back in 2010, there was speculation, even from dealer salesmen, that a V6 model will eventually be offered, slotting in under the two V8 offerings. Here is the first proof that this mythical V6 was actually on the cards.
A few sketches of the facelifted Amarok pickup from Volkswagen have been “leaked” recently. The new model has a refreshed interior as well as an updated exterior.
Ford’s luxury marque, Lincoln, had a surprise debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The Lincoln Navigator Concept is the best look yet at the future flagship of the brand that is currently undergoing a re-do. However, the concept is fitted with two huge gull-wing doors on its either side, with cascading steps to enter the cabin.