Local prices and specifications for the new 2016 BMW X1 have been announced, just ahead of its market entry in October. The two-wheel drive sDrive models will arrive in December. BMW Australia is offering customers four different variant levels for the new, front-wheel-drive-based X1, spanning from the sDrive18d, sDrive20i, to […]
Month: September 2015
Editorial: What SUV did we buy – Land Rover, Lexus NX, BMW X3?
For our more regular readers you might remember our editorial last month about buying a premium SUV. It was between the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX, and BMW X3. This was one of the longest decision-making processes my wife and I had ever made. I think it was so […]
Renault Clio & Captur Expression+ special editions announced
Renault Australia is introducing two new special edition models based on the Clio hatch and Captur mini SUV. They are called the Expression+. Extending on the standard equipment of the Clio Expression EDC automatic (dual-clutch), the plus package adds unique 16-inch alloy wheels in black, auto headlights and wipers, and […]
Volkswagen Golf R wagon special edition now on sale
The awesome Volkswagen Golf R wagon has touched down in Australia in the form of the Wolfsburg special edition. It is available in strictly limited numbers only. Based on the Golf wagon, the humble runabout is given the running gear of the simply excellent Golf R hatch. This includes the […]
Ford Everest gathers interest, on sale very soon
The upcoming Ford Everest has apparently gathered the interest of over 11,000 potential buyers, according to the local arm. Ford Australia says the Everest is the company’s second most popular vehicle searched on its website, behind the Ranger ute on which it is based. Over 11,000 punters have also “flagged” […]
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack on sale in Australia from $37,990
The adventurous little Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has landed in Australia, bringing 4MOTION technology to a jumped-up version of the Golf wagon. It comes in a single trim line and powertrain package, consisting of a 1.8-litre TSI turbo-petrol four-cylinder. The engine produces 132kW of power and 280Nm of torque, sending force […]
2015 Tesla Model S P85D review (video)
No other car currently on the market is able to capture the curiosity of the greater public like the Tesla Model S P85D. It is a means of transport like no other, breaking a few world records in the process. For those who don’t know what it is and who […]
2016 Subaru Forester facelift leaks online
Images that seem to show the 2016 Subaru Forester facelift have surfaced online, with an official debut expected by the end of the year. The current, fourth-gen Forester has only been on sale since 2014. However, it seems Subaru is planning a light update for the mid-size SUV. Brochure scans […]