The new Mercedes-AMG SL is now on sale in Australia in a single high-spec form called the SL 63 4MATIC+, following its initial global debut in 2021. The company says the latest SL is a return to the roots of the classic SL badge, though what’s lurking under the bonnet […]
Month: May 2023
Hyundai tossing up limited production run of gorgeous N Vision 74 hydrogen EV
Hyundai’s radical hydrogen-powered and absolutely gorgeous concept, the N Vision 74, has been spotted driving at the recent Concorso d’eleganza Villa d’Este as reports begin to detail the company may actually be taking the idea of a production version seriously. The quotes come from a Top Gear report and are […]
Hennessey debuts ‘VelociRaptor 500’ kit for US-spec Ford Ranger Raptor
Everyone’s favourite Texan tuning house, Hennessey Performance, has launched a comprehensive power upgrade for the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 powering the Ford Ranger Raptor, known as the VelociRaptor 500. As the name might suggest, Hennessey has managed to extract 20 per cent more power from Ford’s stock powerplant in the US, […]
Volkswagen unveils 2024 Touareg facelift, confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its mid-cycle facelift for the 2024 Touareg SUV, with a series of styling tweaks, new suspension hardware and the addition of two plug-in hybrids – including a range-topping R eHybrid – headlining the update. The Touareg is launching in Europe with a choice of […]
Tesla drops 50 spots as Toyota tops auto brands in reputation rankings
Tesla’s reputation among buyers and current owners has taken a tumble while Toyota remains the most trusted auto manufacturer, according to the 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100 results. The poll looked at 100 of the biggest brands operating in the US, with Toyota taking sixth place overall – the only […]
GMSV Corvette recalled in Australia for breaking noise limits
GMSV is recalling more than 100 examples of the Chevrolet Corvette after the stock exhaust system was deemed far too naughty for Australian road compliance. The government’s recall notice states that 106 units of the MY22 Corvette are implicated in the recall which was issued last week. According to the […]
Aston Martin DB12 debuts with 500kW V8 powerplant
A week or so after teasing us, Aston Martin has finally peeled back the wrapper on yet another jaw-dropping creation with the DB12, ahead of deliveries kicking off later this year. Described as a ‘new era’ for Aston’s sports cars, the DB12 boasts four fewer cylinders than its predecessor, though […]
Subaru Crosstrek arrives in Australia, priced from $34,990
The all-new Subaru Crosstrek has officially hit dealership floors here in Australia, with the range receiving an updated platform, styling overhaul and a hybrid flagship. The Crosstrek is being introduced here in Australia in a four variant lineup, all replacing the XV. The cheapest of which, the AWD 2.0L, is […]