Isuzu is looking to continue its success with the MU-X seven-seater SUV into 2023, but with very few changes in what is fast-becoming a progressive and more advanced segment, is Isuzu slipping behind? The 2023 MU-X is being introduced as a minor facelift, with subtle revisions to the styling and […]
Month: December 2022
LDV MiFA 9, 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, BMW X1 score 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has released its latest round of results, giving the all-new battery-electric LDV Mifa 9 people mover, the latest Nissan Pathfinder, and the all-new BMW X1 the full five-star safety rating. ANCAP’s official scores for the LDV Mifa 9 stand at 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N & 6 N to feature ‘virtual grin shift’ simulated gearbox
Hyundai’s upcoming IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N will feature a clever ‘virtual grin shift’ gearbox function aimed at increasing driver engagement and excitement. These will be the first fully electric N models, giving N enthusiasts a taste of what to expect from N as the greater company transitions […]
2023 MG MG3 Excite review (video)
You’ve probably noticed a lot of these popping up in traffic. In fact, according to October 2022 VFACTS, 1823 MG3s were shifted last month. Add up the sales of every single one of MG3’s light car competitors and MG3 sold 301 more units than all of them combined during that […]
Mercedes-AMG unveils 590kW S 63 E Performance plug-in hybrid V8
Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off its latest creation, with the introduction of the S 63 E Performance which comes powered by a monstrous twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain. The S 63 E Performance features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 up front producing 450kW and 900Nm, with an additional 140kW and […]
2023 Toyota Kluger 2.4 turbo petrol announced in Australia
A new turbo-petrol engine option has been announced for the Toyota Kluger range in Australia as part of the 2023 model update, replacing the V6 petrol while offering more torque and reduced fuel consumption. The engine is the ‘T24A-FTS’ 2.4-litre turbo that we first saw in the latest Lexus NX […]
Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets new production car lap record at Bathurst
Porsche has added another lap record feather to its cap after a road-registered 911 GT2 RS set a new fastest time for a production car at Bathurst. The interesting thing about this record, though, is that it was set by a long-time Porsche customer-turned-racing-enthusiast in his own vehicle, rather than […]
2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance pack review (video)
Polestar has stormed into the premium new vehicle market in Australia with the Polestar 2, right into the meaty section to compete against the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4, as well as heavyweights like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. If you haven’t heard of the Polestar brand […]