Australians can’t get enough of the Mazda CX-5. It’s been the best-selling SUV for five years straight. And now some refinements have been administered to make sure it remains the top pick. Do the updates make a difference to its overall attraction? Let’s have a look. One of the most […]
Day: 28 May 2018
2018 Abarth 595 announced, gets Apple CayPlay / Android Auto
The updated 2018 Abarth 595, based on the Series 4, has landed in Australia. It brings in increased in-car technology and a larger touch-screen, boosting overall value. Passengers will happy to hear the new range comes with a 7.0-inch touch-screen media interior packed with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. This […]
Mil-Spec Automotive reinvents the Hummer H1, fits 500hp Duramax
Looking to buy a new off-road beast and need something that will get you through anything? A Hummer H1 is usually a good place to start, but here’s a better version prepared by Mil-Spec Automotive. Taking the H1, which was originally designed for military use, MSA gives the body an […]
Ford cuts back on passenger cars, plans Mach-1 electric SUV – report
Ford is on the verge of an ambitious change of direction, as it plans more electrified vehicles and SUVs including a new Mach-1 electric SUV. At the same time, the company is set to be dialing back passenger plans, in the US at least. A report by British automotive publication […]
Citroen C4 Cactus One-Tone Black edition on sale in Australia
The cool little Citroen C4 Cactus is jumping on board the ‘black edition’ fashion train, with the launch of the One-Tone Black. It adds extra features and luxuries, with boosted overall value. Adopting the otherwise optional One-Tone exterior theme, the Black edition uses black Airbump plastics on the sides with […]
Honda Civic Type R ute revealed… wait, what?
Honda’s UK outpost has created an unusual but intriguing concept based on the latest Civic Type R, called the Pickup Truck concept. Yep, it’s a Civic ute. Created by the brand’s in-house Synchro Motorsport team, the Pickup Truck concept has received extensive bodywork modifications to become a two-door coupe-utility. It […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti flagship variant announced for Australia
An new addition to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio range has been announced for the Australian market. The Stelvio Ti joins the lineup as the new flagship, aside from the hypo QV performance version. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that produces 206kW and 400Nm. This is sent through […]
2019 Kia Sportage revealed with new hybrid diesel
Kia has unveiled the 2019 facelift of its popular Sportage medium SUV, with significant marches forward on the efficiency front. The star of the show is a new mild-hybrid ‘EcoDynamic+’ powertrain, which utilises a 48V electrical system, electric motor and lithium-ion battery in conjunction with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. A […]