Volvo has released its financials for the first quarter of 2023, with the company looking to accelerate its electric transformation plans with a strong 7 per cent increase in operating profit. All up, the results were a fairly mixed bag, with Volvo Cars reporting a significant jump in revenue for […]
Month: May 2023
Toyota Yaris hits 10 million global sales milestone
Toyota has announced that its pint-sized Yaris hatchback has joined an exclusive club within the company after it hit a milestone of 10 million global sales. It’s an honour that the Yaris shares with five other Toyota vehicles that have been able to record sales figures exceeding eight figures, along […]
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV LX review (video)
And here I was thinking Honda is starting to forget about its heritage and core values, and the the 2023 Civic e:HEV comes along. Sure, it is an ‘eco-focused’ vehicle featuring hybrid power, but it does boast a high-revving petrol engine and it handles like a dream. This could not […]
Ford Performance taking on Tatts Finke desert rally in Ranger Raptor
Ford Performance is gearing up for the gruelling Tatts Finke Desert Race next month, confirming that its Baja 1000 conquering Ranger Raptor will be hitting the sand. The launch of the Ranger Raptor at this year’s Tatts Finke marks the first entry for both Ford Performance and the father-and-son team […]
Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 announced for Australia, arrives in June
Mercedes is beefing up its SUV ranks with a June arrival set for its 2023 GLC in Australia, bringing in a more fuel-efficient mild-hybrid powertrain, updated infotainment system and a more generous equipment list. But this comes with a significant price jump over the outgoing model. The GLC has fast […]
Bentley Continental GT, Azure & Flying Spur receive updates for MY2024
Bentley has lifted the lid on a minor styling update for the Continental GT and GTC Azure, as well as the Flying Spur S and Speed variants for MY2024. With spring well underway in the northern hemisphere, Bentley’s freshen-up for the Continental and Flying Spur adds a vertical vane grille, […]
2023 Volkswagen Amarok scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Volkswagen’s next generation Amarok has passed ANCAP’s safety testing with flying colours, receiving a five-star tick to accompany its Australian arrival. All up, the Amarok scored 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 93 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for its vulnerable road user protection, and […]
Nissan adds ST-L e-Power to X-Trail range in Australia, from $49,490
Nissan has announced another member of its growing e-Power hybrid range, with the mid-spec ST-L variant to join the Ti and Ti-L family later this year with a price tag of $49,490 (before on-roads), making it the most affordable hybrid X-Trail available. Nissan’s new X-Trail e-Power range comes powered by […]