Maserati caught us surprise this week with confirmation of a new 10-year driveline warranty program for its vehicles, eclipsing what is offered on its exotic European peers. Called the Extra10 warranty program, which Maserati says extends to the powertrain components, including the engine, gearbox and transmission until the car’s 10th […]
Year: 2022
2023 Hyundai Palisade update scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Just a couple of months after scoring a four-star ANCAP rating in outgoing form, the updated 2023 Hyundai Palisade has just been approved to move up to the full five-star safety standard. The facelifted model launches this week with updated styling and interior features, and, more importantly on the topic […]
Audi reports record-breaking profits for H1 2022, deliveries down 20%
Audi is bucking the wider industry downfall with a record-breaking profit return for the first-half of 2022, with Audi’s chief saying the company managed to navigate the turbulence and successfully “seized opportunities”. All up, Audi managed to increase its revenue figures by 2 per cent up to 29.9 billion euros […]
Automotive bodies reach agreement on emissions, no EV mandates
Australia’s peak automotive organisations have reached a ‘historic’ agreement that sets out a loose roadmap in Australia’s transition to low emissions and all-electric fleets in the future. The agreement was made at a recent Industry Summit, which was attended by Aussie organisations that cover everything from the sale and distribution, […]
2022 Hyundai Staria Elite vs Kia Carnival Si: Comparison (video)
It’s the workhorse of a different kind. The humble people mover, driven by large and busy families with never-ending taxi-driver demands. But in recent years, this market segment in Australia has shrunk thanks to the rise of 7-seater SUVs. So, to try and remain tempting, the models that do remain […]
Ferrari unveils 296 GT3 racing car, debuts at Daytona 24 Hour
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its latest GT3 creation, the 296 GT3. It replaces the 488 GT3, and comes in as the first mid-mounted twin-turbo six-cylinder track weapon since the iconic Ferrari 246 SP. The 296 GT3 comes powered by a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 powertrain kicking out 447kW of […]
Lamborghini posts record first-half global sales, 3 new model confirmed
The good news keeps on coming for Lamborghini after the company posted its best-ever results for the first half of 2022, with a significant bump in deliveries and a massive jump in operating profit signalling good things ahead for the raging bull. All up, Lamborghini delivered 5090 new vehicles globally […]
2023 Subaru BRZ 10th Anniversary edition coming to Australia
Similar to the recently confirmed Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition, Subaru Australia has just announced a special edition of its own for the new BRZ. It’s based on the BRZ S and available only in WR Blue, showcasing a range of bespoke exterior and interior highlights. The full details of […]