Australia’s peak automotive industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has called for the removal of the fuel excise, labelling the scheme “ineffective and antiquated” while calling for the introduction of a series of new road user charges. The FCAI says that with rising fuel prices putting an […]
Year: 2022
Fully-electric MINI undergoes winter testing ahead 2023 launch
The fifth-generation of the iconic MINI hatch is currently being put through its paces at BMW’s Lapland testing facility, as MINI prepares its transition to fully-electric motoring. As we know, batteries absolutely hate sub-zero temperatures, which will surely be a focal point of MINI’s testing of the new high-voltage battery […]
2023 Ford Ranger specs, load capacities revealed for Australia; 184kW 3.0L V6 diesel
Ford Australia has announced all the juicy specs, capacities, and load weights for the all-new 2023 Ford Ranger, including confirmation of a 184kW power output for the new V6 diesel. The new Ranger was unveiled November, but until now the specs were unknown. Ford today confirms the new model will […]
2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake review (video)
Despite the growing popularity of SUVs there is still something very cool about a station wagon. Especially a stunner like this. It’s the new Genesis G70 Shooting Brake, based on the latest G70 sedan. It is strange that station wagons are not as popular as SUVs even though they are, […]
2023 Range Rover SVR spotted testing, BMW M V8 soundtrack? (video)
The Range Rover Sport SVR name has become synonymous with its high-powered and heavenly V8 soundtrack, and judging by recent spy footage of the next-gen SVR testing, it seems acoustics are fortunately still a big priority over at Jaguar Land Rover. A clip has recently surfaced on YouTube by CarSpyMedia […]
Maserati Grecale SUV officially revealed, all-electric flagship confirmed
Maserati has thrown its hat into the medium SUV ring with the unveiling of its all-new Grecale SUV, featuring a range of four- and six-cylinder powertrains as well as a flagship electric variant. The new model goes up against the likes of the Porsche Macan, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X3 […]
Rally-spec Land Rover Defender 90 celebrates 007’s 60th anniversary
Mark Higgins, rally car driver and stunt driver (for James Bond 007 no less), will race a special Land Rover Defender 90 showcasing 007 livery this weekend to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise. Land Rover has been part of the legendary James Bond film franchise […]
Mitsubishi Ralliart headed back to rally with hardcore Triton
Could a Mitsubishi Triton, of all things, preview Ralliart’s future ideas for production specials? You see, Mitsubishi has just confirmed it is heading to the 2022 Asia Cross Country Rally with a tricked-up Triton. Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, which is actually a private team owned by Tant Sports based in Thailand, […]