While the sports car segment might be massively overshadowed by more practical SUVs and trusty dual-cab utes, it’s encouraging to remember that many manufacturers are staying true to their core values. In a world of impending regulations encouraging things like electrification and downsized engines, a handful of manufacturers are sticking […]
Month: February 2023
2025 Porsche Boxster ‘983’ prototype spied with full electric power (video)
A prototype version of the next-gen Porsche Boxster ‘983’ has been spotted testing in the freezing conditions of the Arctic Circle, featuring a fully electric powertrain. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has previously suggested the next-gen 718 Cayman and Boxster could switch to full electric power. But now we see (and […]
2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue review (video)
For years now, Ranger and HiLux have slugged it out for the number one position in Australian new vehicle sales. Despite the all-new Ranger being launched, HiLux actually grew its overall sales lead in 2022 , though it’s hard to argue against the Ford now having overall supremacy for the […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘W214’ 2024 E-Class gets high-tech interior
Mercedes-Benz has previewed what buyers can expect to for the sixth-generation, W214 E-Class interior when it arrives later this year, revealing its remarkably high-tech interior package and some clever new software to power it all. The most significant upgrades for the E-Class‘s technology package are the introduction of Mercedes’s third […]
2023 Ford F-150 now available to order in Australia, price from $106,950
Ford Australia has confirmed the initial details and prices for the incoming F-150 pickup truck, which will arrive in Australia later in 2023 as an official model line. Two trim levels will be available, with the XLT and Lariat. Both come powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine that […]
Haval adds base Lux variant for Jolion Hybrid, $36,990 drive-away
The Haval Jolion Hybrid range in Australia just got even more accessible to buyers with the introduction of a new entry-level variant, the Lux, which is priced from $36,990 drive-away. The addition of the Lux gives price-conscious Aussies some pretty serious food for thought thanks to the $4000 discount over […]
Bentley to farewell its W12 engine next year with 551kW send-off
Bentley has announced the end of the line for its iconic W12 powertrain, confirming an April 2024 exit date for the powerhouse which will be farewelled with a 551kW version in the upcoming Batur. Production of the Batur will be capped at just 18 units, each of which will come […]
Novitec extracts 676kW from stunning McLaren Elva
One of Germany’s most influential tuning houses, Novitec, has lifted the lid on its engineering tweaks it has made to the open-top McLaren Elva. And the result is nothing short of spectacular. The McLaren Elva first broke the veil back in 2019, billed as the company’s first open-cockpit flagship with […]