Ford has confirmed the first local deliveries of its Escape PHEV (plug-in hybrid) will be taking place later this month, marking the release of its first-ever EV available in Australia. Following the launch of the latest generation Escape in late 2020, Ford is offering mid-size SUV buyers a plug-in hybrid […]
Year: 2022
All-new Mercedes-Benz GLC ‘X254’ previewed, June 1 debut confirmed
Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to unveil its next-generation GLC mid-size SUV, codenamed X254, in June and has sent out a preview to get the exciting building. The new model is set to be underpinned by the company’s MRA II platform, which is essentially an evolution of the current layout. With […]
Polestar 2 now available with 50kW power boost upgrade in Australia
The downloadable power upgrade for the Polestar 2 that was announced last year overseas is now available in Australia. This is the first time the motorsport-born brand has introduced its tuning heritage to electric vehicles. Volvo fans might remember the Polestar tuning tweaks that were available on some previous Volvo […]
405kW BMW M4 CSL revealed, confirmed for Australia
Looking for a new track day weapon? Check this out. It’s the new BMW M4 CSL. Yep, the legendary badge is back, transforming the M4 into a lighter weight, more focused driver’s machine. So to kick things off, the engine has been enhanced. The ‘S58’ 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six receives more […]
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire review (video)
There’s an all-new Outlander in town, and Mitsubishi is pulling no punches. The 2022 model features an all-new, larger platform promising more space, paired with a radical styling overhaul, while packing more features than ever before. We’re taking a look at the Aspire variant, which sits in the more premium […]
Maserati confirms MC20 ‘Cielo’ as drop-top spyder, debuts May 25
Maserati has confirmed both the name and unveiling date of its all-new MC20 convertible variant, called the MC20 Cielo. It will be officially revealed to the world on May 25. The MC20 Cielo takes its name from the Italian word for sky, with Maserati stating that the car has been […]
Mercedes-AMG unveils F1 Edition for 620kW GT 63 S E Performance
Mercedes-AMG has lifted the lid on its latest special edition of the GT 63 S E Performance with the release of the F1 Edition; an upgrade that will set you back the equivalent of a brand new Toyota Corolla. It’s priced at 23,800 euros on top of the near 200,000-euro […]
New Land Rover Defender ‘130’ 8-seater debuts June 1
For those looking for even more space from the new Land Rover Defender, JLR has you covered with the upcoming release of its largest version, the eight-seat Defender 130. So far, very few of the Defender 130’s details have been confirmed by JLR, with the company holding off for its […]