Hyundai Australia will launch the 2015-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II very soon, bringing a range of updates to the exterior and interior, increased safety, and even more standard equipment. Three key variants grades will continue to be offered, plus the sporty SR model later down the track. These continue […]
Month: October 2015
Top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX (video)
Subaru announced the 2016 WRX earlier this year, fine-tuning the specifications and updating safety for some variants. Is it still an iconic thoroughbred? You bet. Here are our top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX, in no particular order. 1. Symmetrical all-wheel drive The WRX is all about […]
Toyota reclaims global sales lead, VW unlikely to bounce back
Toyota overtook Volkswagen as the leader in global vehicle sales last month, reclaiming the top position it often holds. Likely prompted by the diesel scandal, Volkswagen was unable to keep its sales lead through September. VW reported 7.43 million sales around the world for the month, while Toyota reported 7.49 […]
2016 Honda NSX specifications confirmed: 427kW, 7500rpm redline
Having recently confirmed a twin-turbo V6 hybrid system for the new 2016 Honda/Acura NSX, more specific numbers have now (finally) been confirmed. At a first-drive launch in the USA, Honda – Acura, locally – confirmed the new NSX’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 produces 373kW and 550Nm, capable of a 7500rpm redline, […]
Maserati Levante prototype spotted on the Nurburgring (video)
Maserati has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the highly anticipated Levante SUV out on the Nurburgring in Germany. Seeing an SUV being developed at the notoriously demanding circuit usually means the carmaker is quite serious about handling and performance. As such, the Maserati Levante is set to […]
2015 Mercedes C-Class fails moose test, slides off course (video)
The latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is currently the best-selling premium vehicle in the class in Australia, however, there is something you should know; it’s a potentially dangerous vehicle. Swedish publication Teknikens Varld has put the new C-Class to the test in one of its infamous “moose tests”, which involves suddenly swerving […]
Walkinshaw announces W547 kit for 2016 Holden VFII Commodore
Holden fans will be excited to hear Walkinshaw Performance has just developed an extreme upgrade package for the 2016 VF II Commodore SS and some HSV models. The company isn’t stuffing around with this one, not that it ever does stuff around. It has come up with the most powerful […]
2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription review (video)
With the seven-seat SUV market now more competitive than ever, carmakers are needing to come up with fresh and innovative approaches to cut ahead of the clutter. Enter the 2016 Volvo XC90. On initial impressions, it certainly shows them all how to do exactly that. This is Volvo’s first all-new […]