The Morrison government has handed down its pre-election 2022 budget, and there’s good news for motorists with the announcement that the fuel excise levy will be halved for six months. Until midnight last night, Australia’s fuel excise levy stood at 44.2 cents per litre of fuel purchased at the bowser, […]
Year: 2022
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric AWD review (video)
Building on the success of Volvo’s most popular model, you can now buy a fully electric XC40, called the Recharge Pure Electric. The Swedish brand quietly retired the diesel engine only one year after the XC40’s initial launch in Australia back in 2018. This was to align with the manufacturer’s […]
AddArmor creates armoured Aston Martin Vantage, withstands Magnum shots
Need an armoured vehicle but you’re tired of always having to resort to a sturdy big SUV or truck? How about an Aston Martin Vantage that’s blast- and bullet-proof? Armoured vehicle specialist in the USA, AddArmor, has come up with a package for the sexy sports car which adds various […]
Ford confirms F-150 will officially go on sale in Australia in RHD in 2023
Ford Australia has officially confirmed it will be introducing the hugely popular (in America) F-150 pickup truck as a proper showroom model in 2023. It will take on the likes of the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado in the full-size pickup truck/ute market segment. This will come as welcome news […]
Toyota GR Corolla debut confirmed for April 1, more previews released (video)
Some official teaser images and a video has been released on the highly-anticipated Toyota GR Corolla, which has just been confirmed to debut on April 1. Well, to be clear, Toyota and its Gazoo Racing department have not confirmed it will be a GR Corolla specifically. However, judging by earlier […]
McLaren spotted testing hardcore Artura ‘GT4’ track variant at Monza (video)
McLaren has been spotted testing its hardcore, track-only version of the new Artura at Monza over the weekend, and judging by the soundtrack it’s going to be one special creation. McLaren first confirmed the Artura back in February, 2021, and followed this up with confirmation of its hybrid, twin-turbocharged V6 […]
Stellantis details new ‘Hurricane’ 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, up to 375kW
Stellantis has lifted the lid on what we can expect to see in its next generation of internal combustion engine vehicles, with a new ‘Hurricane’ twin-turbo inline-six. The company says it offers V8-levels of power with a fraction of the emissions. The powertrain in question is known as the Hurricane, […]
2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo review – quick drive
In an automotive world that’s fast-becoming electrified, it is good to see driving enthusiasts are not being left in the dark. As the 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sets out to prove. It’s an SUV… kind of; a practical wagon, driver’s car, a forward-thinking eco-conscious electric vehicle, and high-performance sports […]