To anyone who says the V8 is dead and electrification has taken over, the 2022 Nissan Patrol Ti is a 2715kg punch in the face. Yes, bent-eights are undeniably disappearing and becoming a thing of the past – with even arch-rival Toyota switching to a twin-turbo V6 for the LandCruiser […]
Year: 2022
BMW spotted testing exclusive 2023 3.0 CSL at Nurburgring (video)
Just a couple of months after its confirmation by the head of BMW M, the company’s performance division has been spotted testing its modern take on the iconic 3.0 CSL around the Nurburgring. A video surfaced on YouTube recently, courtesy of CarSpyMedia, showing what clearly looks to be none other […]
MY2023 Genesis GV80 SUV update announced for Australia
Genesis has revealed full pricing and specification details of for its updated GV80 for the MY2023 (model year). Headlining the changeover is a revised suspension tune for some variants, a new multimedia control dial and tweaked steering. The updated suspension includes further local tuning, specifically for the Electronic Control Suspension […]
Electrified Lexus sales hit record-breaking 47.6% split in Australia
Lexus says that the buying appetite for its electrified offerings is fierce here in Australia, with nearly half of its overall sales so far this year coming in the form of a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicle. Overall, for the first seven months of 2022, the share of electrified […]
2022 Hyundai i30 N Fastback Limited Edition review (video)
With a newly found reputation for performance, Hyundai has released a limited edition version of its outgoing i30 N Fastback for 2021-2022. It borrows some of the best bits in tech and features from the latest N models, while also sending off the Fastback shape before the new platform is […]
All-new 2023 Nissan Z arrives in Australia, welcome by predecessors (video)
The highly-anticipated 2023 Nissan Z has arrived in Australia ahead of its official launch later this month. The local arm organised a family reunion of sorts, with the new model welcomed in the company of some of its predecessors in Sydney. One of the first examples of the new Z […]
Land Rover Classic reveals Defender V8 Trophy II hardcore off-roader
Land Rover Classic has taken the wraps off the Defender V8 Trophy II hardcore off-roader based on the previous generation Defender platform, featuring a V8 powertrain, upgraded suspension, brakes and handling kit. It’s been designed to celebrate 70 years of the company’s off-road history, with each Defender V8 Trophy II […]
2022 Subaru WRX RS manual review (video)
It’s bigger, more practical and safer than before, but it’s also no quicker, uses more fuel and emits more emissions than the predecessor. Welcome to the all-new 2022 Subaru WRX. A vehicle that adopts the strangest form of evolution we’ve seen in a long while. As a friendly warning, we […]