Toyota to Start RAV4 Production in Russia from August
Toyota will begin building the RAV4 SUV at its St Petersburg plant this August, following a major investment to double capacity and expand local manufacturing.
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Toyota will begin building the RAV4 SUV at its St Petersburg plant this August, following a major investment to double capacity and expand local manufacturing.
SsangYong is considering a convertible version of its Tivoli SUV, with full-size clay models already in development but no production decision yet made.
Suzuki has introduced the Jimny Adventure special edition for the UK, offering unique styling and extra equipment on the ageing off-roader ahead of its next-generation replacement.
Digital artists have produced speculative images of a possible Audi RS Q2, as speculation grows about a high-performance version of the brand’s smallest SUV following its Geneva debut.
Toyota marks the arrival of the RAV4 Hybrid with the Sapphire concept at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring exclusive styling and the full hybrid powertrain.
Analysts expect US light-vehicle sales to reach 1.36 million units in February 2016, with SUVs continuing to outpace cars and the annualised rate hitting its highest level since 2000.
Digital artist Theophilus Chin reworks the Tesla Model X as a pickup, blending electric SUV elements with utility truck cues in a rendering that divides opinion.
Sergio Marchionne is reported to have let slip that Alfa Romeo’s first mid-size SUV will be called the Stelvio, with production expected to begin in late 2016.
BMW will introduce touchscreen functionality to the X5 and X6 SUVs via a navigation system update, following the lead set by the 7 Series sedan.
Hyundai has revealed the facelifted 2017 Santa Fe at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, bringing fresh styling, new safety features and updated infotainment to its mid-size SUV range.
Startech has introduced a suite of visual and performance upgrades for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, including a power boost for the 2.2-litre diesel, prior to its Geneva Motor Show debut.
Dodge introduces two new appearance packages for the 2016 Durango, Brass Monkey for Limited and Anodized Platinum for Citadel, offering buyers expanded customisation options from early 2016.
Mahindra & Mahindra has opened discussions with Pininfarina, the Italian design house it recently acquired, to develop a premium car as the Indian firm seeks to regain ground in its home market.
Toyota is recalling around 5,000 2016 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossovers in the US to address a manufacturing defect in the driver’s knee airbag.
Nissan reported record European sales of 715,623 vehicles in 2015, but its claim to be the continent’s leading Asian brand is disputed by Toyota’s higher figures.
Kia’s Telluride concept previews a full-size, seven-seat SUV with a plug-in hybrid V6 and bold design, signalling the brand’s ambitions in the large crossover segment.
Volkswagen introduced the Tiguan GTE Active Concept at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, combining a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, all-wheel drive and rugged design cues aimed at the US market.
Manufacturers retire several well-known cars for 2016, from the Land Rover Defender to the Honda Accord Crosstour, as line-ups shift towards new models and market demands.
Fiat Chrysler has purchased millions of greenhouse gas emissions credits from Toyota, Tesla and Honda to help meet US fuel efficiency requirements for the 2014 model year.
St. Petersburg-based Truck Garage has reimagined the Soviet-era GAZ 69 off-roader, fitting it with a 465hp 6.4-litre V8 Hemi and modern off-road hardware.
Nissan is preparing the second-generation Juke with a range-extended hybrid powertrain, drawing on Leaf technology and offering buyers a lower-emission alternative alongside petrol engines.
Mitsubishi will introduce three electrified crossovers to the US market within five years, focusing on its strengths in SUVs and four-wheel drive after closing its Illinois plant.
Renault’s Kadjar 1.2 TCe 130 PS enters the compact SUV segment with bold design, practical space and a focus on technology, challenging established rivals like the Nissan Qashqai.
Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the launch of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, citing battery technology and infrastructure concerns as rivals press ahead with electrification.