In tragic news for hot hatch enthusiasts, Renault is set to axe the Megane RS from the lineup next year, with an all-electric E-Tech successor already in the pipeline. The news comes from Drive, recently speaking with Renault Australia’s chief, Glen Sealey, about the fate of the iconic hot hatch, […]
Day: 5 October 2022
Bentley adds S & Azure variants for 2023 Bentayga Hybrid lineup
Bentley has expanded its plug-in hybrid options for its Bentayga SUV for 2023 with the introduction of two new variants, called the Bentayga S and Azure Hybrid. While the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 remains unchanged, Bentley has tinkered with its e-motor configuration and installed a larger battery pack, with a larger […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2022: VFACTS
The FCAI has released its monthly VFACTS report covering new vehicle registration figures in Australia, with September showing a mild decrease on August figures but a decent increase compared with September last year. According to the charts, which cover new vehicle registrations (not technically sales, but we’ll call them sales), […]
Dick Johnson to unveil 2023 Mustang GT ‘Gen3’ Supercar at Bathurst
Ford has enlisted the help of five-time Australian Touring Car champion and three-time winner of the Bathurst 1000, Dick Johnson, to unveil the Gen3 2023 Ford Mustang GT Supercar later this week. Johnson was actually the first driver of Ford’s current Gen2 Mustang Supercar back at the Adelaide 500 in […]
Hyundai IONIQ 6 range figures confirmed, up to 614km
Hyundai has confirmed some details of its sleek new IONIQ 6 fully electric four-door coupe, including the range figures, battery capacity options and details regarding aerodynamics. The IONIQ 6 follows the IONIQ 5 as the company’s second dedicated (not based on an existing model line) full electric vehicle. It’s built […]