ANCAP has released its latest round of safety rating results, with a surprise four-star score handed out for the latest Honda HR-V compact SUV, while the LDV MiFA 9 and Ford Mustang Mach-E each secure a five-star tick. ANCAP says that the Honda HR-V fell short of a five-star rating […]
Month: December 2022
Ford F-150 undertakes Australian testing; specs, 3.5 EcoBoost V6 confirmed
Ford has conducted an Australian testing program for the mammoth F-150 pickup ahead of its 2023 arrival, while confirming some specs and a 3.5 EcoBoost V6 engine for a two-variant lineup. Ford says that more than 8000 Aussies have registered their interest since the company first announced the F-150 would […]
Bertone plans all-new supercar, powertrain runs on plastic waste
One of Italy’s oldest and most prominent coachbuilders, Bertone, is set to be brought back from the dead with the surprise release of a brand new mid-engined supercar set to debut next week. What makes this release from Bertone particularly interesting is not just the fact the reveal would coincide […]
Honda Type R models to continue despite shift toward EVs – report
In a piece of good news for performance enthusiasts, Honda’s lead engineer has said that the company is going to stick with the ethos of its Type R heritage, even as its cars move toward electrification and EVs in the future. Dismissing rumours that Honda might be looking to ditch […]
Mazda CX-90 previewed again, plug-in hybrid confirmed
Mazda is continuing to drum up excitement for the launch of its upcoming CX-90 flagship SUV with the release of a new teaser image ahead of its anticipated January debut. When it breaks the veil early next year, the CX-90 will be the company’s largest and most premium SUV in […]
Hardcore 2023 Toyota HiLux spotted; GR Sport or GR HiLux?
Toyota has been spotted test driving a prototype version of what could be the replacement to the Rugged X for 2023, potentially adopting the name GR HiLux. A test model was seen on the streets in Thailand wearing all sorts of camouflage and wrapping. The 2023 Toyota HiLux has already […]
2023 Mazda6 announced with 20th anniversary special edition
Mazda is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic Mazda6 here in Australia with a special edition variant set to arrive as part of the 2023 update, showcasing a handful of styling tweaks and even some powertrain improvements for the range-toppers. After a 20-year sales career in Australia spanning three […]
2023 Nissan Pathfinder now on sale in Australia, priced from $54,190
After months of drumming up excitement, Nissan’s fifth-generation 2023 Pathfinder SUV has officially arrived here in Australia, with prices kicking off from $54,190 and stretching out to $80,227 for the range-topper. Nissan’s latest eight-seat SUV comes packing a 3.5-litre V6 petrol up front producing 202kW/340Nm, with power put to the […]