The 2021 Subaru XV could soon welcome a much-needed power boost. What makes us suggest this? Subaru of America has just announced it will soon introduce the 2021 Crosstrek Sport, confirming it will be the “most powerful” model ever. While the Crosstrek isn’t exactly the same as the Aussie XV, […]
Year: 2020
2021 Mazda3 ‘hot hatch’ AWD turbo coming soon – report
Mazda is reportedly getting ready to introduce a new turbo, all-wheel drive version of the Mazda3 for 2021 model year. Could this finally be a successor to the MPS hot hatch that we’ve all been dreaming of? The news stems from a report by Jalopnik in the US. It claims […]
Video: WELT Documentary has in-depth look at Bugatti Chiron production
Ever wondered how Bugatti makes its vehicles? German publisher WELT Documentary has just released another one of its intriguing and in-depth documentaries, this time going over the detail involved in producing the Chiron. The 49-minute video gives us an inside look at the Bugatti factory, which is described as more […]
Bentley Bentayga production surpasses 20,000 milestone
Bentley Bentayga production has surpassed 20,000 units since it first rolled off the line in 2016, emphasising the popularity and demand for SUVs regardless of the market segment. The Bentayga is one of the most luxurious and most expensive SUVs on the market, rivalling the likes of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, […]
2020 BMW M135i xDrive review (video)
All-wheel drive. Heavily-boosted turbo four-cylinder. Practical yet purposeful hatchback design. These are the key ingredients for a great hot hatch. BMW’s M135i has switched from rear-wheel drive and dropped the lusty inline-six, but, forgetting that, on its own this has the makings for a superb little driver’s car. Yes, the […]
2021 Toyota Fortuner gets sharpened design, more power
Coinciding with the reveal of the 2021 Toyota HiLux today, the company has also officially pulled the covers off the platform-sharing 2021 Fortuner seven-seat SUV. It, like the ute, gets the updated 2.8 engine. Specifically, the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder has been retuned and features “revised engine components”, Toyota says. The […]
Official: 2021 Toyota HiLux, more power for 2.8 turbo-diesel
The new 2021 Toyota HiLux has just been revealed ahead of its local arrival penned in for August. It, as anticipated, brings more power and torque for the popular 2.8 turbo-diesel, while introducing a freshened up design and updated hardware. The 2021 HiLux debuts a fresh body design, falling in […]
Porsche Taycan now on sale in Australia, priced from $191,000
The epic new Porsche Taycan is now available to order in Australia, with the first examples already landing ahead of customer deliveries commencing in December. Three variants are confirmed for the local market, spanning from the Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S. All feature a fully electric powertrain […]