The iconic Subaru WRX STI has surpassed 10,000 sales in Australia, with the current-generation model contributing over 5000 of those alone. Subaru’s WRX is one of the most iconic sports sedans the market has ever seen. It arrived in Australia in 1994, but the STI badge wasn’t seen here until […]
Year: 2020
Mazda MX-30 fully electric SUV confirmed for Australia
Mazda Australia has today confirmed the MX-30 fully electric and mild hybrid SUV will arrive locally next year. This will be the first fully electric model from the brand. Two powertrain options are confirmed; the e-Skyactiv G with mild hybrid technology, and the e-Skyactiv fully electric setup. The mild hybrid […]
Video: Gymkhana 2020; Travis Pastrana goes nuts, stars new BRZ
The folks over at Hoonigan have pulled together another one of their crazy rally stunt videos. But this time the star of the show isn’t Mr Ken Block. It’s all round stunt man and extreme motorsports guru, Travis Pastrana. Titled, Gymkhana 2020: Travis Pastrana Takover; Ultimate Hometown Shred, this is […]
2021 Mazda MX-5 ‘RS’ variant announced for Australia
The fun-loving Mazda MX-5 has been updated for 2021, with a special Australian-market MX-5 RS joining the lineup to bring even higher levels of driving appeal. A range of other minor updates have also been applied to the range. MX-5 fans in Australia might remember the limited edition from a […]
2021 Kia Sorento scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
Kia’s new 2021 Sorento has passed ANCAP’s stringent five-star safety standards following the latest rounds of crash testing by the Euro NCAP division, with the popular SUV scoring impressive marks in most areas. It was probably a given that the new model would receive the top marks, considering the previous […]
Win the Lamborghini Huracan from Lady Gaga’s music video
Lamborghini and Lady Gaga have teamed up for a charity campaign aimed at helping those who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, giving fans a chance to win the Huracan supercar from the singer-songwriter’s latest music video. The charitable campaign will help raise funds and awareness for organisations that […]
Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition celebrates E-type anniversary
A special edition Jaguar F-Type has been announced based on the 2021 model, called the Heritage 60 Edition. It helps celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic Jag E-type. Featured exclusively in flat Sherwood Green paint, inspired by the original colour option for the E-type, the special edition is being […]
Lexus previews DIRECT4 EV tech with 300kW prototype (video)
Following on from yesterday’s story about Toyota planning six new fully electric vehicles, Lexus has also confirmed it is pushing ahead in the area of electrification and has developed a new DIRECT4 electric drive system. DIRECT4 is the company’s upcoming drive control system which will be incorporated in future electrified […]