Mercedes-Benz has publicly stated that there is next to no chance of its Navara-based X-Class pickup ute receiving the Mercedes-AMG treatment. This is understandable, due to its work-oriented underpinnings that lack the pedigree and driving dynamics of other Mercedes-AMG cars. Still disappointing, as many people could and would enjoy a […]
Year: 2017
2018 Ford Mustang GT500 to develop 507kW – report
Although the rev-happy Shelby Mustang GT350 and GT350R take a more exotic road than the brute force of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Demon, a leak indicates that Ford will play the power game with the upcoming GT500. Respected U.S. motoring magazine Motor Trend via a DriveTribe […]
2018 Honda CR-V now on sale in Australia with turbo lineup
Honda’s CR-V medium SUV is now in its fifth generation (MY2018), and finally on sale in Australia. It brings a number of new features and technologies to the SUV to help give it stronger credentials in the demanding segment. Modest price gains are offset, Honda says, by major increases in […]
2019 Porsche 911 ‘992’ spotted; gets wider rear wing, quad exhaust (video)
Porsche has been spotted test driving prototype versions of the next-gen ‘992’ Porsche 911 in and around the Nurburgring in Germany. We spotted two different examples, both hiding a number of design changes. Perhaps the most obvious change for the next 911 is a pop-up rear wing. Porsche has almost […]
2018 BMW M4 CS on sale in Australia from $211,610
Driving fans will be pleased to hear the new BMW M4 CS has landed in Australia, sitting above the M4 Competition Package, and just below the GTS (sold out in Australia). Revealed in April this year, the M4 CS is designed as a club sport vehicle, with track driving a […]
Mitsubishi MPV ‘Expander’ revealed, for Indonesian market
The chunky new Mitsubishi MPV has been revealed, following a teaser last week. It’s known as the ‘Expander’, although the company is yet to confirm its name. The new model is inspired by the XM Concept from last year and it has been designed primarily for emerging markets such as […]
MY2018 Jaguar XJ announced, with XJR575 performance flagship
Finding a super sports offering in the large luxury sedan market has just become a whole lot more interesting, with the introduction of the Jaguar XJR575. It coincides with the MY18 XJ release. As you might have guessed, the XJR575 comes in as the new performance flagship variant and Jaguar […]
Confirmed: Electric MINI 3 Door coming in 2019, BMW X3 EV in 2020
BMW Group has confirmed some of its electric vehicle plans for the near future, with an electric three-door MINI to be first off the ranks and then an electric X3. The German company has invested over 100 million euros into its electric mobility development and production, which will take place […]