Toyota says that it will have its new HiLux GR Sport on display at the F1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this week, ahead of its launch later this year. The HiLux GR Sport will be on display at Albert Part all the way through the race weekend, giving punters […]
Year: 2023
Toyota hydrogen-combustion Corolla out of race due to fire
Toyota says that its hydrogen-powered Corolla H2 Concept missed the first round of the Super Taikyu Series at Suzuka due to an “vehicle fire” during testing. The company states that its Corolla H2 Concept caught fire after a hydrogen leak in the engine compartment combusted while testing at the Fuji […]
Subaru Australia opens expressions of interest for 2024 Impreza
Subaru says expressions of interest in its sixth-generation 2024 Impreza are now open for prospective buyers in Australia, ahead of its launch some time in the near future. So far, Subaru has confirmed most of the things we already anticipated for a next-gen Impreza, while leaving the question of things […]
Chevrolet retiring Camaro in 2024, nameplate to return some day
Nine years after its introduction, Chevrolet has announced its sixth-generation Camaro will be retiring at the end of 2024, with a final collector’s edition set to farewell the nameplate. Chevrolet says that its motorsports division will continue to compete around the globe, including in the Australian Supercars Championship which features […]
Cupra Born EV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Cupra’s rear-wheel drive electric Born hatch has officially been given the five-star tick from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) as it hits the road this month. The Born high-voltage hot hatch scored a strong 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, […]
2024 Hyundai Sonata revealed; fresh design, brings back column-shift
Following an earlier spotting during what looked to be a photo shoot, Hyundai has now officially unveiled the 2024 Sonata. It has been confirmed for Australia. As predicted, the 2024 Sonata features a Robocop-like full-width daytime running light treatment at the front, with headlights mounted lower down like on the […]
Dodge farewells Challenger with monstrous 753kW SRT Demon 170
Dodge has truly thrown down the gauntlet with its latest fire-breathing creation, giving its road-going hotrod a fitting farewell with the Challenger SRT Demon 170. Priced from US$96,666 before on-roads, it’s one of the most outrageous horsepower-per-dollar offerings you’ll find anywhere in the world. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 […]
Fully electric RZ 450e SUV priced from $123,000 in Australia, arrives in May
Lexus will launch its second-ever electric vehicle in Australia in May, following the UX 300e, with the RZ 450e to go on sale from $123,000. When it arrives, the Lexus RZ 450e range will be offered in two variants, with the 450e Luxury and 450e Sports Luxury. Both come powered […]