A performance version of the popular Hyundai Tucson is set to be on the horizon, developed by Hyundai’s new N performance sub-brand. According to sources, Hyundai is strongly considering introducing its first proper performance SUV by the end of 2018. It would become the first performance SUV to come from […]
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Maserati Ghibli Sport edition announced for Australia
In the market for a new luxury sports sedan? Maserati is launching the Ghibli Sport in Australia, coming in as a new limited edition. Compared with the regular Ghibli, the biggest highlight is the standard fitment of the Carbon Pack. It adds various carbon fibre trimmings for the exterior, including […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer Z71 on sale in Australia, 400 up for grabs
Holden is giving the Colorado-based Trailblazer a sporty off-road Z71 package to boost its appeal, with a limited run of just 400 being released. Continuing the trend from the Colorado Z71 pack, the Trailblazer Z71 is unmissable. It features a unique set of 18-inch alloy wheels in black, as well […]
Top 10 biggest losers in Australia so far in 2017: April car sales
While the best-selling cars and car brands get all the spotlight every month with the release of the national VFACTS report/new vehicle registration figures, the losers of the industry hide in the shadows. Here’s a rundown of the worst-performing car brands so far this year, in terms of sales drop […]
Australian vehicle sales for April 2017 – utes continue charge
The Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for April, 2017, show SUVs and utes are a continued trend in the market, with two utes making up the top two spots on the best-selling chart. According to the figures, 31,368 SUVs were sold during April 2017, against 32,147 passengers […]
Porsche patents A-pillar airbag for convertibles
It looks like Porsche could be preparing to introduce a new A-pillar airbag design for its convertible sports cars, after design patents were found registered at the Patent and Trademark office in the U.S. The patent shows a design for an airbag mounted within the A-pillar, potentially boosting a convertible’s […]
2017 Kia Picanto now on sale in Australia from $14,190
The 2017 Kia Picanto has launched in Australia, bringing a refreshed, safer, and feature-packed offering to the compact car class. Just one variant line is being presented locally, which can be had with a four-speed auto or a new five-speed manual. Both use a 1.25-litre four-cylinder engine producing 62kW and […]
Porsche Cayenne tows Airbus A380 to new record (video)
The current, second-gen Porsche Cayenne is nearing the end of its life, so Porsche has used the world’s biggest jumbo jet to remind everyone that it is still a mighty vehicle. The 285-tonne, 73-metre long Airbus A380 is quite the prop to use when you wish to make a point, […]