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 […]
Month: May 2018
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 […]
Ferrari reveals stunning 488-based SP38, inspired by F40
A new, bespoke car from Ferrari’s One-Off division has emerged and doesn’t it look drool-worthy. Meet the Ferrari SP38, a car based on the 488 GTB, but restyled to something arguably more sinister and elegant than its engineering-focused donor. Visually, the SP38 is more wedge-like than its progenitor, with standout […]
2019 Ford Ranger prices announced, arrives September
Following up from last week’s reveal of the 2019 Ford Ranger, Ford Australia has now confirmed starting prices and market entry details. The new model is supported by Ford’s recently-announced five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty plan. The new lineup is split into two main vehicle types, including 4×2 and 4×4. These are […]
Lexus LC Limited Edition adds intense Morphic Blue
Lexus is launching a striking special edition version of the already-stunning Lexus LC, painted in an exclusive, and painstakingly-crafted Morphic Blue. Available in both LC 500h hybrid and LC 500 V8 form, the LC Limited Edition is coated in an iridescent blue that is said to “take vehicle colour” to […]