Hyundai has done well for itself with the Tucson. It consistently appears in the top five most popular mid-sized SUVs. And it is one of the toughest market segments. However, there has been an influx of competitive new models coming out lately, including its cousin, the Kia Sportage. According to […]
Year: 2022
Renault set to axe the Megane RS in 2023 – report
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, […]
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 […]
Audi reveals new R8 V10 GT RWD as last hurrah for V10
As a swansong to Audi’s 5.2-litre V10, the company has revealed a high-powered flagship GT variant featuring a rear-wheel drive platform paired with its most powerful V10. This is the second GT model to hit the market, following the first version back in 2010. The new Audi R8 Coupe V10 […]
Maserati unveils new GranTurismo, twin-turbo V6 & electric powertrains
Maserati has taken the wraps off its all-new GranTurismo, with two variants making up the lineup, featuring the company’s twin-turbo V6 Nettuno powertrain and a Folgore variant using a fully-electric setup. We’ll start with the all-new battery-electric GranTurismo Folgore, which comes packing three Formula-E-derived motors capable of pushing out 300kW […]