Audi Australia has confirmed it will be reintroducing the SQ5 TDI later this year, joining the existing TFSI petrol-only offering. Diesel power hasn’t been available for the SQ5 nameplate in Australia since 2016, despite the variant originally launching as a diesel-only model back in 2013. The SQ5 TDI has been […]
Year: 2020
Jeep unveils mammoth Grand Wagoneer concept, 2021 production confirmed
Jeep has unveiled a concept version of its upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer, showcasing mammoth exterior presence and a vast interior full of new tech and gadgets. The company describes it as redefining “American premium”. The Wagoneer name is being revived as a new portfolio of vehicles, with the Grand Wagoneer […]
For Sale: 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC10 ‘Hakosuka’
Some of the stuff that rolls through the secondhand car market in Japan is amazing. A restored 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC10 ‘Hakosuka’ has just popped up for auction, with just 84,830km on the clock. The vehicle is being referenced on Nippon2U, a Japanese vehicle export specialist on Facebook. It […]
Subaru Liberty being killed off in Australia, no new model coming
Subaru Australia has confirmed it is ending the availability of the Subaru Liberty (called Legacy overseas) after a 30-plus-year stint on the market. It looks like the next-gen Subaru Liberty, with its new 2.4 turbo, won’t be coming to Australia after all. The local arm has sold over 153,000 examples […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2020 (VFACTS)
August 2020 VFACTS figures show there is no sign of recovery yet, with new vehicle registrations down an alarming 20.4 per cent year-to-date (YTD). The start of the new financial year usually sees some decline, but this year, for the month of August specifically, units are also down 28.8 per […]
2021 Hyundai Tucson official design revealed
After months of speculation and spy videos, Hyundai has now revealed some images and preliminary information on the 2021 Tucson mid-size SUV. The new model has bee confirmed to go on sale in Australia next year. As suspected, the front end of the 2021 Tucson does indeed feature a large […]
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class revealed
This is it. The all new, seventh-generation 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. You know what this means? We get a preview of technologies and innovations that will likely trickle down to regular cars in the future. As usual, Mercedes-Benz is aiming to reset the bar in terms of safety and technology with […]
Volvo P1800 Cyan project is the ultimate modern classic
Now this is how you do a restomod. It’s by the former owners of Volvo’s Polestar brand, Cyan Racing, called the Volvo P1800 Cyan. It is, needless to say, incredibly awesome. Cyan Racing wanted to create an interpretation of the classic P1800 using its extensive motorsport experience and advanced technology. […]