Audi is proceeding very carefully with its future Q7 replacement to ensure that it’s a smash hit. And to reaffirm the Q7’s new potential—which means expectations for good fuel economy, especially with their TDI models—AutomotiveNews reports that the next-gen crossover will go on a massive 800lbs diet. Additionally, because there’s a major improvement with weight, [...]
Word has it that Lamborghini’s much-rumored Urus SUV crossover concept has been confirmed for production and will be ready for production by 2017, according to a report by CarBuzz.com. The online outlet sat down with Audi’s executive Rupert Stadler at the Grande Giro 500 Lamborghini tour that celebrated the Raging Bull’s 50th anniversary. Check out [...]
WorldCarFans reports that Audi may be a few steps closer to finalizing an all-new flagship that will sit above the A8 in the brand’s lineup. The report comes from German auto news outlet Auto Motor und Sport, who apparently says that the rumored “A9” will utilize the same platform as the incoming next-generation Q7 crossover. [...]
PistonHeads recently received the scoop on some details surrounding a possible Jaguar SUV as the luxury seeks to tighten its aim on the luxury brands from Germany, Japan, and America. Rumors have been circulating in the news reel hinting that Jaguar was truly interested in grabbing a piece of the CUV pie. Though the latest [...]
In a live web seminar with TheTelegraph in the United Kingdom, Alfa Romeo’s head honcho for the UK division, Damien Dally has confirmed that an Alfa Romeo SUV is on the way. This is due in part to Fiat’s acquisition of Jeep, which has opened up a “whole portfolio of technologies” wherein many of Fiat’s [...]
According to a report by WorldCarFans, Mercedes-Benz GLK fans yearning for a diesel model in the US can now be satisfied as the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK can now be had with a 2.1L Bluetec four-banger turbodiesel, complete with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The 2.1L compression-ignition mill channels its 201hp and 369 lb-ft of torque through a [...]
Following some rumors that Audi wanted to seriously expand their Q-Line of crossover SUVs, AutoCarUK reports that the Ingosltadt brand has confirmed to be developing a Q8 crossover to combat the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport. Audi’s R&D boss, Wolfgang Durheimer, apparently told the British publication the good news. Durheimer described the Q8 to-be to [...]
So it’s pretty obvious that crossover SUVs have been the buzz for the last decade or so as the mass market leans towards the “one for all” mentality—in other words, most typical buyers these days want the most they can get out of one automobile. And crossovers have been the answer to that as they [...]
Acura showcased a new design study concept called the Concept SUV-X, which provides the Chinese market with a taste of what to expect for a potential new compact crossover for the most populous country in the world. In essence, this would be China’s own RDX crossover SUV. The Concept SUV-X takes a lot of Acura’s [...]
Volkswagen unveiled an all-new concept that they call the CrossBlue Coupe Concept for the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. But a coupe is something the CrossBlue Coupe Concept is not, despite its name. According to Volkswagen, it provides a glimpse into the future for a potential crossover SUV segment a la affordable BMW X6-style. “The disproportionate [...]
