The 2023 MINI Cooper SE is an all-electric small, sporty hatchback that has been designed to offer an exhilarating driving experience with zero emissions. We had the chance to take one for a spin to see what it can do. And we have to say, it certainly doesn’t disappoint in […]
Year: 2023
2023 Suzuki Jimny 5-door long wheelbase revealed, confirmed for Australia
After numerous rumours and spy shots, Suzuki has finally confirmed and indeed unveiled the long wheelbase Jimny 5-door. It made its debut at the Auto Expo 2023 in India this week, and it has been confirmed to go on sale in Australia later this year. The latest Suzuki Jimny has […]
Bentley sets yearly global sales record in 2022, up 4%
Bentley has managed to break a major global sales milestone for the first time in its 104-year history, delivering 15,174 vehicles in a very successful 2022, largely driven by its Bentayga SUV. This follows a stellar first half in 2022 as well. All up, sales of Bentley vehicles around the […]
2022 Toyota RAV4 hybrid review – GXL & Cruiser (video)
When the original Toyota RAV4 was launched in 1994, it was one of the first SUVs to be designed for everyday use. Fast forward to 2022 and the RAV4 is now the most popular SUV on sale in Australia. One of the biggest hurdles faced by customers at the moment […]
Hennessey unveils new track weapon; 1355kW Venom F5 Revolution
American tuning house and car manufacturer, Hennessey, has taken the wraps off its latest creation, the Venom F5 Revolution. It has been developed with high-speed cornering in mind rather than outrageous straight-line speed. While a new aero kit and significant weight reductions are at top of the spec sheet, we […]
BMW global sales in 2022 drop 4.8%, remains best-selling premium brand
In a mixed set of results, BMW Group has announced that its global sales for 2022 dropped by 4.8 per cent after being plagued by component shortages and logistical nightmares, while sales of its growing battery-electric lineup more than doubled. All up, BMW Group – which includes the M division, […]
2023 Summernats 35: Highlights and mega gallery
The automotive landscape and world at-large is shifting away from petrol cars and towards electrification and political correctness. Summernats is Australia’s largest automotive festival and a utopian oasis from those bleak realities. In fact, the 2023 event saw attendance up to over 125,000 between Thursday, January 5 and Sunday January […]
BMW M signs Valentino Rossi as works driver, to race Bathurst 12 Hour
In a somewhat surprising piece of news, BMW M has announced it has signed none other than nine-time Moto GP champion, Valentino ‘The Doctor’ Rossi to its M Motorsport works driver program. After hanging up the helmet from an illustrious 25-year career in Moto GP, Valentino Rossi has become the […]