BMW Australia is getting ready to launch the all-new third-generation X1 small SUV in November, as well as the first ever iX1 fully electric model and has today confirmed initial specs and prices. Three main models will be available in Australia, including the X1 sDrive18i, xDrive20i (previously announced), and the […]
Year: 2022
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N spotted at Nurburgring, could have 600hp? (video)
Hyundai has been spotted testing a prototype version of the exciting IONIQ 5 N at the Nurburgring, which shows huge promise for track-car fans as we shift into the electric era. This will be one of the first mainstream EVs to hit the market to offer proper track-driving capability. A […]
GWM planning 50 new PHEVs, EVs and hydrogen vehicles by 2025
The head of Great Wall Motors (GWM) has taken to the stage at the Paris Motor Show to build up hype for the company’s expanding range of plug-in hybrids, EVs and even hydrogen vehicles set to arrive by 2025. All up, GWM says that there will be 50 ‘new energy […]
New Peugeot 308 hatch & wagon on sale in Australia, PHEV follows in 2023
Peugeot has lifted the lid on local pricing for its latest 308 range, which will arrive here in Australia in a four-variant lineup, with deliveries kicking off before the end of this year. A plug-in hybrid version will arrive in 2023. The new Peugeot 308 range features both hatchback and […]
BBR releases supercharger kit for ND Mazda MX-5
Mazda tuning specialists BBR has released a pair of supercharger kits for the current ND-generation MX-5, resulting in some seriously impressive performance increases. BBR’s kits are available for MX-5 ND models produced between 2015 and 2019, with peak power figures standing at 186kW, marking a substantial increase over the stock […]
Porsche debuts new 911 Carrera T variant, on sale in Australia
Porsche has added another 911 variant to its ranks, with the 911 Carrera T joining the lineup as a lightweight touring variant that gains some added sporty bits and a manual transmission as standard. The Carrera T is priced from $280,600 (before on-roads) here in Australia, which means it sits […]
Renault revives an icon with 4EVER Trophy concept
Renault caught onlookers at the Paris Motor Show by surprise with a radical new EV that revives one of the company’s most influential vehicles, the Renault 4. It’s known as the 4EVER Trophy, and is set to win over a few hearts before paving the way for a new all-electric […]
2023 Nissan Qashqai scores 5-Star ANCAP safety rating
Nissan’s latest generation Qashqai SUV has been awarded five stars for safety by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), certifying the small SUV’s generous safety package. The new Qashqai scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 93 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable […]