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Designer returns to Bentley to oversee the design of its electric future. From Bentley to Volvo and back again, the luxury British manufacturer welcomes a key staffer back to the ‘Flying-B’. Robin Page has been announced as the new head of design at Bentley, marking his return to the company. Previously, Page served as the head of interior design at Bentley from 2001 to 2013 before becoming the head of global design at Volvo, where he played a significant role in shaping the brand’s electric car future. Page is said to have been involved in the design for the first-generation Continental GT, the Mulsanne, and the State Limousine for the Royal Monarch. Page says in his new role he will be tasked to help bring Bentley into the electric-car era. Bentley is expected to unveil its first all-electric vehicle , with a claimed 1000kW performance capability in 2025. The post Bentley appoints ex-Volvo designer as new head of design appeared first on Drive .

A petrol-only, non-hybrid version of the new GWM Tank 300 four-wheel-drive from China has joined the range, A petrol version of the new 2023 GWM Tank 300 hybrid off-roader has been added to the range, priced from $46,990 drive-away. The Tank 300 – a Jeep Wrangler-styled four-wheel-drive from Chinese marque Great Wall Motors (GWM) – was until now available in a choice of two grades, sharing a 225kW 2.0-litre turbo petrol-electric hybrid system. GWM has now introduced a petrol-only version, powered by a 162kW and 380Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. It costs $9000 to $10,000 less than the hybrid version, at $46,990 drive-away for the Lux petrol, and $50,990 drive-away for the Ultra petrol – compared to $55,990 and $60,990 drive-away for equivalent hybrid versions. Standard equipment levels are unchanged from the hybrid. A list is at the bottom of this story. The petrol versions use an eight-speed automatic transmission – compared to the hybrid’s ...

New spy photos have provided our clearest look under the disguise at the next Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seater, which is set for a boxy makeover with the new model. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seat family SUV has dropped much of its disguise in the latest spy images, ahead of its expected unveiling later this year, for first Australian showroom arrivals next year. Images posted to South Korean social media website Autospy show a Santa Fe test vehicle in transport disguised in a vinyl camouflage wrap, confirming the boxy design seen in earlier images. It is a departure from previous sightings of Hyundai Santa Fe prototypes, which have worn significant black camouflage over much of their bodywork to hide key styling features. There remains hints of Land Rover Defender styling in the design of the new Santa Fe, plus cues reminiscent of full-size US SUVs, and China’s GWM Tank 300 4WD, which drew inspiration from the Jeep Wrangler. MORE: Video – 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s bold...

This is the most frightening Mitsubishi Triton yet, but is the 2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme worth its whopping price tag? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety 2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme It’s no secret that Mitsubishi has been pining for an off-road-focused version of the Triton for a while. Mitsubishi told us so last year, but the company has remained quiet on developments ever since. Well, wonder no longer, the 2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme finally gives the enduring dual-cab ute model the tough-truck treatment it’s long deserved. With the engineering know-how gleaned from second-stage manufacturer Walkinshaw, which also brought us the Volkswagen Amarok W580 rival, the Triton Xtreme sees out the current generation with the most hardcore variant we’ve seen to date. But, has Walkinshaw done enough to rejuv...

Certain Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models in North America are now equipped with safety technology which provides audible and visual alerts when emergency vehicles are fast approaching. Almost two million cars in North America can now alert drivers when an emergency vehicle is fast approaching, saving first responders valuable time and reducing the risk of a crash with hearing-impaired motorists. Last week, an over-the-air software update for certain Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles in the US and Canada included a new safety feature which notifies drivers to be aware of an approaching emergency vehicle. Drivers are provided an audible alert and a visual message on their infotainment screen up to 20 seconds before an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with its lights or sirens activated. The system – developed by HAAS alert – relies on emergency vehicles to have their lights or sirens activated, meaning it will not warn drivers when they are approaching a first...

Lexus is preparing to unveil its new Toyota Prado twin – the GX – and it’s on track for Australian showrooms. Based on what we’ve been able to piece together from teaser images, here’s what it could look like. The 2024 Lexus GX – the luxury twin to the Toyota Prado – is expected to adopt bolder styling said to be inspired by boxy four-wheel-drives such as the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. It is expected to come with a choice of turbo petrol V6 and four-cylinder hybrid petrol power, Drive has learned. The Lexus GX – previously a US-only model – is on track for Australian showrooms for the first time, due here next year after arriving in showrooms overseas later this year, and its global unveiling next week. While the new GX is due to be formally unveiled 10 days from now, we couldn’t wait – so we’ve commissioned Photoshop whiz Theottle to create a computer illustration of what it could look like, based on what we’ve been able to piece together from teaser...