Nissan Australia says it is taking a “more of everything” approach to the hardware and packaging of its all-new 2022 Nissan Qashqai lineup, with some power increases and more safety and entertainment features on the way. Nissan is bringing the Qashqai to Australia in a four-variant lineup, with the ST […]
Year: 2022
BMW testing first XM electrified SUV with 480kW V8 hybrid
BMW says it is nearing the final tuning phase for its upcoming XM flagship, which features a new hybrid V8 powertrain that could give us a sign of things to come for BMW M’s next-gen high-powered models. While the Concept XM was first unveiled last year as a plug-in hybrid […]
Toyota Australia axes Prius hybrid after 21 years, 35,947 total sales
Toyota has confirmed that it is discontinuing the iconic Toyota Prius hybrid here in Australia after a sales run spanning more than two decades. Since its introduction here in Australia back in 2001, Toyota has delivered 20,847 Prius units in Australia, which adds up to 35,947 total sales when you […]
Bentley unveils extended wheelbase Bentayga, arrives Q4 2022
Have you ever thought to yourself that the one thing holding the Bentley Bentayga back was its cramped legroom? Neither have we, but Bentley has gone and addressed that potential problem anyway with the release of the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase. All up, the stretched-out version of the second-generation Bentayga takes […]
Toyota prepares 2023 updates for some models, 8kW boost for Corolla hybrid
Toyota has announced a series of 2023 model updates heading for its lineup in the second half of this year, with the Corolla, Yaris, Yaris Cross, GR Supra and the Camry sedan all set to receive added or revised features. Toyota says the Corolla is set to receive the most […]
2022 Subaru WRX review – Australian launch (video)
Welcome to the all-new Subaru WRX. Yep, the rally icon is back. And it’s about time really considering the outgoing model was on the market for around eight years with no major update. The new model is the second-generation of the WRX series, since it departed from the Impreza family, […]
Subaru Solterra EV confirmed for Australia, arrives in 2023
While Subaru first unveiled its Solterra battery electric SUV back in November, the local division has now confirmed it will go on sale in Australia in 2023. A left-hand drive example made its Australian debut this week, with a special presentation for media during the launch event for the WRX. […]
Subaru Outback 2.4 turbo ‘XT’ confirmed for Australia, arrives 2023
Subaru Australia is finally getting its hands on the 2.4-litre turbo petrol ‘FA24’ flat-four engine for the Outback. It will launch next year as the Outback XT. Yes, the XT badge is coming back. And we suspect it might return for the Forester as well, further down the track, perhaps […]