In a shock move, electric vehicle giant, Tesla, has confirmed that it will no longer be producing right-hand drive variants of the Model X SUV and the Model S sedan. That means no more for Australia. The company made the call earlier this week to the surprise of many customers […]
Month: May 2023
2023 Volkswagen Amarok now on sale in Australia from $52,990
Volkswagen’s second-generation Amarok ute is officially here, arriving in Australia with five variants to choose from and four engine options, including a new (for VW) 2.3 turbo-petrol four-cylinder alternative. The new model jumps to a completely different platform borrowed from Ford and its Ranger ute. It measures in at 5350mm […]
Volvo EX90 showcases high fidelity 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system
Volvo is drumming up excitement for the launch of its next-gen flagship electric SUV, with the EX90 set to pick up one of the best sound systems in the business. The company says that when it arrives, the EX90 will be offered with a 1610-Watt high fidelity sound system courtesy […]
Mercedes-Benz EQE gets 5-star ANCAP safety score (video)
Mercedes-Benz’s battery-electric EQE sedan has picked up a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with the EQE becoming the second large battery-electric vehicle to assert itself a spot in ANCAP’s list of ‘Safe and Green’ vehicles. All up, the EQE scored extremely high for adult and child occupant protection scores, awarded 95 […]
New AC Cobra GT Roadster unveiled, 487kW 5.0-litre V8
After teasing its launch a few months ago, AC Cars has taken the wraps off its new AC Cobra GT Roadster at a lavish unveiling at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. While it might be a modern recreation of an icon from the past, the styling package stays true to […]
Cupra confirms 100 Formentor VZx Matrix Editions set for Australia
Cupra has confirmed that a limited run of its Formentor VZx are on the way to Australia, with the Matrix Edition priced from $70,490 drive-away. Over the current range-topper, the Formentor VZx Matrix picks up three equipment additions as standard, with a set of black and copper finished 19-inch alloys, […]
MG4 prices and specs confirmed for Australia, H2 arrival
MG’s battery electric MG4 is on the way to Australia in the second half of the year, with the company confirming specs and a very competitive $44,990 starting price, before on-road costs. MG is bringing three variants of the MG4 to Australia, with the Essence and Excite trim levels picking […]
2023 Ford Escape ST-Line review – PHEV & 2.0T AWD (video)
In the highly oversaturated battleground of medium SUVs, the 2023 Ford Escape is a modest sales performer, having shifted 2179 units in 2022 – a 1.2 per cent improvement over its 2021 sales performance. This has more to do with the cut-throat nature of the segment than any deficiencies on […]