Renault has taken the wraps off its all-new electrified Austral SUV. Although, we are yet to know if we’ll see the Kadjar replacement here in Australia in the near future. The Austral rides on the CMF-CD platform shared with the all-new Nissan Qashqai, in what can be described as a […]
Year: 2022
Mazda CX-60 revealed, 241kW/500Nm PHEV confirmed
Mazda has unveiled its first-ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with the CX-60. It will be making its way to Australian shores sometime this year, as Mazda launches a full-blown assault on the large SUV market. The all-new PHEV powerplant comprises of a Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit paired with […]
Lotus Type 132 SUV design revealed via patent images
The exterior design of the upcoming Lotus Type 132 SUV has effectively been revealed following the discovery of design patent images, lodged recently in Australia. Images of the design patent were filed on the Australian IP database on March 3 this year and then registered on March 7, with the […]
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD review (video)
Late to the electric vehicle party, Kia has just dropped an all-new dedicated electric large SUV in Australia for 2022. The Kia EV6 is the first of a range of nomenclature EV models that Kia aims to release, topping out with the EV9 in 2023. It is also the first […]
300kW carbon fibre Ford Ranger set for 2022 South African Rally-Raid
Ahead of the start of the gruelling South African Rally-Raid Championship, Neil Woolridge Motorsport has taken the wraps off its challenger for the line honours in the form of this rally-bred Ford Ranger. Built and designed in-house by Neil Woolridge Motorsport and set to race under the NWM Ford Castrol […]
Volvo reveals single-motor C40 Recharge for 2023 model, updated XC40
Volvo has announced plans to add a single-motor C40 Recharge to its lineup, alongside a styling refresh of its all-electric XC40 SUV as the company looks to beef up its all-electric offerings around the globe. Key to this plan is the introduction of a new entry-point into the all-electric C40 […]
BMW M3 Touring wagon to debut mid-2022, previewed again (video)
Rumours are swirling that BMW is preparing to unveil an all-new G81 2023 M3 Touring wagon some time in the middle of this year. The news comes as the company sends out another sneak peek of the performance wagon on video. After a three-decade absence, BMW looks set to adorn […]
Manual transmission option coming for MY2023 Toyota GR Supra?
Yep, despite the dwindling popularity of manual transmission options, Toyota is apparently planning to introduce the option for the 2023 GR Supra update. Potentially in select markets only. The new Supra is based on the same platform that underpins the BMW Z4. BMW does – or did – offer a […]