Nissan’s latest D23 Narava is so good, Mercedes-Benz has slapped its badge on it. Except, unlike the Mercedes version (probably), the Narava is priced competitively, offers genuine heavy-duty capability, and comes backed with decades of heritage and ute know-how. Like most of the Japanese/Thai-built utes, the Thai-built Navara comes in a […]
Year: 2017
2018 Range Rover Sport announced, P400e hybrid confirmed for Australia
Land Rover Australia is introducing its first plug-in hybrid version of the Range Rover Sport, called the P400e, coinciding with the launch of the 2018 model year range. The hybrid is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s greater plan of introducing electrified variants of all models from 2020. The Range Rover […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2017 – Ford Ranger climbs to top
Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations during September 2017 have been released, with a number of interesting shifts in various market segments taking place, shaking up the market trends. Starting with the best-selling vehicle brands, Toyota remains at the top no doubt. Sales for the Japanese auto giant are […]
2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo on sale in Australia
BMW Australia is about the launch the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (GT), replacing the 5 Series GT, which showcases an updated exterior design and a streamlined lineup. Buyers will be able to select between the 630i GT and the 640i xDrive GT. The 30i incorporates a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol […]
Tesla truck spotted, shows futuristic design
An image of the planned Tesla truck has surfaced online, giving providing a first look at the electric carmaker’s attempt at the heavy commercial vehicle market. The image, surfacing in a Top10Cars report, shows the truck on the back of a… truck. It’s unconfirmed if it is the actual Tesla […]
Lexus confirms new concept bound for Tokyo – LS F?
Remember the rumour about a new Lexus LS F debuting at the Tokyo motor show later this month? Well, it seems Lexus is indeed planning to debut an all-new concept of some description, although it hasn’t said what it will be. Lexus says it plans to stage the world premiere […]
Toyota Australia production comes to an end
After an outstanding 54-year effort, Toyota Australia has ended local manufacturing. The last car rolled off the production line at the Altona plant in Melbourne earlier this morning. Toyota Australia has been producing cars here since 1963, when it started making the Tiara. It has since produced nine different models […]
Nissan LEAF Nismo concept heading to Tokyo show
Following the debut of the all-new, 2018 Nissan LEAF at the Frankfurt motor show last month, Nissan is planning to unveil a sporty Nismo concept at the Tokyo motor show in a few weeks. Could this be a sign of things to come from the Nismo brand? Nismo is usually […]