Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototype versions of the all-new, sixth-generation E-Class, codenamed W214, out in freezing conditions near the Arctic Circle. The current generation ‘W213’ E-Class has been around now since 2016, which means it is high time the next model arrived. As usual with each generation change, the […]
Year: 2022
2022 Jeep Compass S-Limited review (video)
The 2022 Jeep Compass seems to be in a class of one when it comes to the design brief. What we mean by that is, there are very few small SUVs that attempt to provide the user-friendly creature comforts of an urban runaround with real off-road potential. We’re talking about […]
Can you go racing with an SUV? We Rallysprint a Hyundai Kona N (video)
Can you go racing with an SUV? Perhaps more importantly, should you? Well, the new 2022 Hyundai Kona N has all the credentials to show us if it is possible and if an SUV can actually be competitive. Hyundai Australia kindly invited us to enter one of their Kona N […]
2022 Nissan LEAF update revealed, confirmed for Australia
Nissan has revealed the facelifted 2022 LEAF battery electric vehicle (BEV), giving it a freshened up design and new features. It has been confirmed to arrive in Australia later this year. If you were hoping for a complete overhaul and update of the LEAF’s lithium-ion battery packs and electric motors, […]
Audi certifies V6 TDI engines to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
As Audi looks to hit carbon neutrality by the middle of the decade, the company is doing everything it can to make that happen as soon as possible. As part of the initiatives it says its V6 TDI diesel powertrains are now approved to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil, otherwise […]
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 review (video)
Welcome to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. No, it’s not the classic model. This is a limited edition version of the latest Mustang GT. It celebrates that original icon, while showcasing various tasteful enhancements all in name of improving performance and handling. We’re bit late with this one actually, […]
All-new Nissan X-Trail prepares for launch in Australia in Q4
Nissan is gearing up for the launch of its all-new, fourth-generation X-Trail mid-size SUV with confirmation of fourth-quarter (Q4) deliveries here in Australia. Unfortunately, Nissan Australia is yet to finalise pricing, powertrain and features lists for the next-generation X-Trail, but it has confirmed that it will receive some significant safety […]
Manhart MH2 630 transforms BMW M2 Competition into 463kW monster
The BMW M2 Competition is pretty much the perfect rear-wheel drive track day thrasher, right out of the box. But in case you want more, Manhart has come up with the MH2 630 upgrade pack. As we know, the M2 Competition features the S55 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine from the […]