The Isuzu D-Max and MU-X have come in for a pretty significant update, bringing in an Australia-exclusive engine overhaul, along with introducing more technology and a revised design. Chief among the update, which applies in the form of the MY17 D-Max and MY16.5 MU-X, is a vastly improved and enhanced […]
Month: February 2017
Top 10 long-lost Holden Commodore foreign relations
The Holden Commodore as we have come to know it is entering its twilight phase. On October 20, 2017, the doors on Holden’s Elizabeth plant close after 69 years. The Commodore story began in the late 1960s in Europe, with the inception of GM’s V-car platform. By the time the […]
2017 Infiniti Q50 3.0t Silver Sport review (video)
The Infiniti brand has so far struggled to make an imprint as a household name in Australia, particularly in the mid-size luxury sedan market. But there is one surefire way to get everyone’s attention; use a twin-turbo V6 derived from the Nissan GT-R engine. And that’s exactly what Infiniti has […]
Tesla Model S P100D resets 0-60mph record: 2.28 seconds
After a recent update, the Tesla Model S P100D has reset the record books once again, setting a mind-blowing 0-60mph time of just 2.2755 seconds. The time was laid down by Motor Trend, using its rollout timing format. But even though this format subtracts the first foot of travel, a […]
Kia Stinger arrives in Australia third quarter, 3.3TT V6 & 2.0T confirmed
Kia Australia has confirmed the new Stinger rear-wheel drive sports sedan will arrive locally during the third quarter of this year. The confirmation comes from the company’s local website, that says it will arrive in the third quarter of this year. It also says the car, although originally developed on […]
Mercedes-Maybach creates G-Class-based ‘G650 Landaulet’
A Russian video has revealed a luxurious Mercedes-Maybach based on the G-Class SUV one month before it was due to be revealed at Geneva. Based on the more hardcore 4×4² G-Class, the G650 Landaulet uses a twin-turbo V12, with what appears to be an extended wheelbase and rear quarter window […]
Citroen C3 C-Aircross concept previews new compact SUV
Ahead of the March 7 Geneva Motor Show, Citroen has released pictures of the C3 C-Aircross concept, which foreshadows a C3-based miniature SUV. The design language takes Citroen’s rediscovered boldness as seen on cars like the C4 Cactus and evolves that to another level, particularly the interior. Notable exterior details […]
Bugatti Chiron production well underway, deliveries commence Q1
Production of the epic new Bugatti Chiron has commenced at the company’s immaculate headquarters in Molsheim, France. Bugatti has made extensive revisions to the production facility to accommodate the Chiron’s production, such as a new area for pre-assembly of the exterior components at the technology centre, while installing a new […]