Kia, Hyundai and Genesis have cemented themselves firmly atop the leaderboard in the 2022 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, with Kia taking the top spot for the first time. All up, Hyundai Motor Group received three segment awards, for the Santa Fe, Sonata and the Kia Sorrento. Kia ranked highest […]
Year: 2022
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition breaks lap record at The Bend (video)
With the current FK8-generation Civic Type R set to be replaced in the very near future, Honda is making sure it goes out with a bang, setting a lap record at The Bend recently. Coinciding with the launch of the Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, Honda recorded a successful […]
2024 Nissan Patrol ‘Y63’ to replace V8 with twin-turbo V6, VR30/VR38? – report
Some potentially very interesting news has come through regarding the next-generation ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol (also called Armada overseas), with word of a new twin-turbo V6 coming in to replace the ageing 5.6-litre V8. It’s an awesome engine, the VK56VD 5.6-litre petrol V8. Majestic in power and bellowing vocals, while showcasing […]
2023 Porsche Macan electric prototypes spotted, extreme winter testing (video)
Porsche has been spotted testing prototype versions of its next-gen fully electric Macan out in freezing conditions near the Arctic Circle, putting the new SUV through its paces before it arrives by 2023. The company has already confirmed it will be launching the new Macan as a fully electric model, […]
All-new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class on sale in Australia from $78,900
The all-new W206 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup has been confirmed for Australia, bringing in new levels of technology, luxury and safety. It will be launched two variant levels initially, followed by AMG performance models later down the track. Just two variants are going on sale in Australia to kick things […]
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor previewed, twin-turbo V6 petrol sound (video)
Ford is getting ready to unveil the next-gen 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor, which is set to arrive in Australia late this year. The company has sent out a teaser video, with engine sound, to give us all a preview. Following the debut of the all-new Ranger in November last year, […]
2022 Porsche 911 Turbo review (video)
Porsche has been honing the Turbo nameplate now for almost 50 years. That’s near-50 years of development and priceless knowledge and data under its belt. It means the company automatically knows what combinations work and what combinations don’t work with each and every generation. In that sense, the latest, 2022 […]
Meet Subaru’s stripped-out, race-ready 2022 BRZ Cup Car Basic
Subaru has published details of its factory-built and stripped-out version of the 2022 BRZ, called the Cup Car Basic, which is set to compete in a domestic championship in Japan pitting Toyota and Subaru tuners head-to-head. The BRZ Cup Car Basic has been designed to make the process of adapting […]