Hyundai has unveiled the new 2021 i30 N, featuring a DCT automatic transmission for the first time. The new model also brings in a slight power and torque increase for the top model, and revised features and styling. The 2021 Hyundai i30 N powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, […]
Month: September 2020
560 Toyota GR Yaris orders in Australia placed in 1 day
You may have expected it, but it looks like the new Toyota GR Yaris is selling like crazy. A special first batch consisting of 1000 units went on sale yesterday, and already 560 orders have been placed. Out of those 560 orders, 226 were from customers in NSW, 124 in […]
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition to be sold via lottery draw
Looking to buy a very exclusive and very fast hot hatch? Honda Australia has announced it will be selling the creatively named Civic Type R Limited Edition via a special lottery process next month. Just 19 vehicles are going up for grabs. The Australian market has been allocated 20 units […]
McLaren 765LT production commences, 9.9 second 1/4 mile confirmed
Production of the mighty McLaren 765LT has commenced at the company’s manufacturing hub in Surrey, UK, with the first customer vehicles set to be sent off for delivery later this month. Coinciding with the start of production, McLaren has also confirmed some of the truly insane performance figures of the […]
2020 Ford Puma scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The incoming 2020 Ford Puma compact SUV has just been awarded the full five-star ANCAP safety rating just ahead of its local market arrival, scheduled for late September. Ford Australia says the new model is due in showrooms this month. It’ll come in as the company’s new small SUV to […]
2020 Jaguar I-PACE SE review (video)
It’s been over a year now since Jaguar launched the I-PACE. At that time it was the first premium fully electric SUV to hit the market between the established marques. So what’s it like now that Australia’s EV infrastructure has improved? Is it time we take these EVs more seriously? […]
Holden website no longer shows cars, Corvette confirmed for 2021
It was obviously only a matter of time but now the official Holden website is winding down and doesn’t even showcase any cars on it anymore. It also references the new GM Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) website, which confirms the Chevrolet Corvette is coming to Australia in 2021. We first heard […]
BMW already prepares M Performance parts for new M3, M4
Hot on the heels of the unveiling of the all-new 2021 BMW M3 and M4, the company’s M Performance division has already prepared a range of bespoke enhancement parts and upgrade options for the new sports cars. The range of M Performance parts cover everything from visual accessories to proper […]