MINI says it is committed to bringing fun in small packages to Australian buyers with the arrival of the 2021 MINI range, including for hatchback, convertible and the new SE all-electric model. Kicking off from $37,500 for the base 3-door hatch, MINI has applied higher levels of standard equipment and […]
Month: April 2021
Kia global sales up 6.4% during Q1, revenue up 13.8%
Korean automaker Kia is celebrating its first quarter results for 2021 after posting a 13.8 per cent year-on-year increase in revenues, topping KRW 16.58 trillion (about AU$19 billion). Kia says that despite unfavourable exchange rates of the South Korean won, the sales success of its Seltos SUV in global markets […]
Jaguar Land Rover suspends production due to semiconductor shortage
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will temporarily suspend production at two of its major production facilities as a semiconductor shortage continues to cripple automakers around the globe. JLR issued a statement saying that two of its major production lines would be closed for a “limited period” starting this […]
2021 Ford Ranger update adds XL Sport 4×2 variant in Australia
Ford Australia has announced a new variant to the 2021 Ranger lineup in the form of the 4×2 XL Sport, while confirming the 4×4 XL Heavy Duty Special Edition will remain in its showroom. The Ford Ranger XL Sport variant is a limited-run Ranger that comes packed with $4500-worth of […]
2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series spotted again, different trim levels
Yet more sneaky spy images showing the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series have surfaced online, providing an even clearer view of the all-new model in different trim levels. Last week some images appeared on social media which essentially revealed the design in full for the first time. Now, it seems […]
2021 Jaguar F-Type vs Lexus LC 500: Comparison (video)
Looking to spend around $200k on a sexy sports car, and require something that’s not only fast but also sounds sensation and offers good practicality for everyday use? The 2021 Jaguar F-Type P380 and Lexus LC 500 convertible could be right down your alley. Yes, we know. These two are […]
BMW iX3 electric SUV now available for pre-order in Australia
Following the announcement of the iX and i4, BMW Australia has now confirmed the order books for the all-new iX3 fully electric mid-size SUV are now open. The iX3 is BMW’s third fully electric model, in terms of local announcements, although it was technically revealed as the first electric X […]
BMW M CEO: EVs coming, manual staying, inline-6 to be last ICE
BMW M CEO Markus Flasch recently sat down with BMW Australia’s communications team to discuss the future of M cars, and the big boss confirmed some interesting news, including the fate of the manual transmission and the iconic inline-six engine configuration. Firstly, will the manual live on? While many car […]