It’s one of the most hotly-anticipated debuts of the last few years. The all-new 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. And here it is. Firstly, the engine. As we already know the famed 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 has been dropped in favour of a brand new four-cylinder hybrid setup. It […]
Year: 2022
Alpina unveils 2023 update for XB7 SUV, mild-hybrid tech for twin-turbo V8
Alpina has released its take on the facelifted BMW X7 SUV with the release of the 2023 XB7. It comes powered by a revised twin-turbo V8 engine now featuring mild-hybrid technology to improve performance and efficiency. Visually, the XB7 follows the design of the latest mid-cycle update for the BMW […]
Mazda CX-60 arrives in Australia for local testing, on sale in 2023
The first examples of the all-new Mazda CX-60 SUV have arrived here in Australia ahead of a lengthy local testing program kicking off this month. The new model will go on sale in Australia later in 2023. Two pre-production CX-60s made their way to Australia and will be subject to […]
2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance previewed, debuts September 21
Mercedes-AMG has given us a short teaser of the upcoming C 63 S E Performance ahead of its official unveiling later today, with an F1-derived hybrid powertrain set to replace the iconic V8 engine. Mercedes-AMG calls the downsizing from a V8 to a turbocharged four-cylinder a “technology transfer from Formula […]
Mercedes-Benz announces fully electric eVito & Tourer vans in Australia
Mercedes-Benz has given us the first pricing and specification details of its upcoming eVito panel van and eight-seat eVito Tourer for Australia, which are available to order now. The introduction of the eVito marks the first battery-electric van from Mercedes, and the first battery-electric eight-seat people mover for the entire […]
Haval Jolion SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The number of midsized SUVs with a five-star safety rating has grown once again after the GWM Haval Jolion was given the tick of approval by ANCAP this week. Overall, the Haval Jolion secured its five-star safety rating with strong scores for adult and child occupant protection of 90 and […]
Jeep unveils new Willys variant for Wrangler 4xe PHEV off-roader
Jeep has taken the wraps off a new version of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, called the Willys. It pays tribute to the nameplate’s long-running heritage and pedigree. While it might surprise you, the standard Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has actually become the best-selling PHEV in all of the […]
Lamborghini Huracan successor to feature 10,000rpm V8 hybrid – report
Some technical details of the next-gen Lamborghini Huracan successor have been reported, with speak of a twin-turbo V8 hybrid replacing the iconic naturally aspirated V10. According to a recent Motor Trend report, the nex-gen entry supercar – name not yet confirmed – will come powered by the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 […]