Hyundai’s ‘N’ performance division will expand after this month’s launch of the eagerly-awaited i30 N, with reports indicating an i20 N is next on the list. As previously reported, other models could include a hotter, AWD i30 based on the RN30 concept, an Elantra N, and a Veloster N based […]
Year: 2017
Mahindra XUV Aero to go into production by 2019
Mahindra’s innovative XUV Aero concept, which debuted at last year’s New Delhi Auto Expo, has been given the green light according to a report by Zig Wheels. The concept, based on the XUV 500 – as seen in our Top 10 cheapest 7-seaters – features a sloping roofline and bobtail […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spotted, with (loud) LT5 DOHC V8? (video)
Chevrolet is back at the Nurburgring testing a prototype version of the new, 2018 Corvette C7 ZR1. Is it loud? You bet. It looks like GM had to fit a makeshift set of mufflers to quieten it down to adhere to circuit rules. The next Corvette ZR1 is expected to […]
Race-ready 2018 SuperUtes candidates revealed
Candidates for the upcoming SuperUtes series have been unveiled in Townsville ahead of the series debut in 2018, including an example of the Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger, and Mazda BT-50. As reported by SuperUtes, the wraps came off the racing versions of the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Mitsubishi Triton and […]
2017 Renault Megane range in Australia offered with drive-away pricing
Yep, the entire Renault Megane range in Australia is now available at drive-away pricing. This gives the suave French hatch a more competitive stance in the popular small car market. Drive-away pricing covers all hatch, sedan, and even the new wagon variants, of which consist of Life, Zen, Intens, GT-Line, […]
2017 Opel Insignia/2018 Holden Commodore scores 5-star NCAP safety rating
As expected, the 2017 Opel Insignia has scored a full five-star crash rating after recent crash tests performed by Euro NCAP. This top score is likely to carry over for the local 2018 Holden Commodore and our ANCAP safety rating when the new model arrives next year. Badged as the […]
Jaguar E-Pace previewed, gruelling 120,000hrs of testing (video)
Jaguar has confirmed it will be unveiling its all-new E-Pace small SUV on July 13, coming in as the brand’s smallest SUV. It’s already been previewed a number of times, via teaser images and also in prototype form. For the latest teaser Jaguar is showing off the E-Pace’s all-terrain abilities. […]
Australia most popular market for Toyota LandCruiser, accounts for 10% global sales
More Australians have bought a Toyota LandCruiser than buyers in any other market around the world, according to the stats. It’s no wonder the almighty off-roader is the most popular large SUV in its class in Australia. For the first half of this year (through June), Toyota Australia has sold […]