Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for September 2014 are out, with a number of brands posting big sales and shaking up various segments. Jeep has forged its way into the top 10 selling brands in Australia for the very first time, while Holden has been pushed right down from […]
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2015 Hyundai i20 revealed at Paris, new turbo 1.0L engine
Hyundai has unveiled the new generation 2015 i20 at the Paris Motor Show. The new model will be the Korean manufacturer’s first car to receive its newly-designed 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine. Hyundai says the small-capacity engine offers enhanced performance, driving pleasure and efficiency. The exterior sports a fresh, more upmarket […]
2015 Toyota HiLux Black on sale from $53,240
Toyota Australia has unveiled a new special edition of its best-selling ute called HiLux Black. The HiLux Black joins the Holden Colorado Black Edition and Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label in the growing list of black-themed utility vehicles on sale. The new special model comes standard with a black sports bar, […]
2015 Volvo XC90 on sale in Australia from $89,950, arrives Q2
The 2015 Volvo XC90 will become one of the safest vehicles ever when it arrives in showrooms next year. Fortunately, it looks like the Australian market will receive a wide range of engine and trim level options. In Australia the 2015 XC90 will be available in three different engine levels […]
Over one-third of future Holden models sourced from Opel
It’s been a bit of a given that Holden will source a lot of its future vehicles from GM’s European division, namely Opel and Vauxhaull. The company has now confirmed that over one-third of its future lineup will be based on Opel-Vauxhall products. Holden has already announced it will be […]
2015 Ford Falcon XR8 on sale from $52,490, 335kW confirmed
Ford Australia has confirmed prices for the upcoming 2015 Ford Falcon XR8, which will kick off at $52,490. The new model is based on the previous FPV GT, and becomes the cheapest vehicle on the market with over 300kW. Not only are the prices confirmed, the local arm has also […]
Nissan Pulsar Nismo concept revealed at Paris Motor Show
Nissan has revealed the Nissan Pulsar Nismo concept at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in France, previewing a potential direction for the Pulsar lineup. Nismo is creating more and more models for the overseas Nissan showroom, applying styling and performance to vehicles like the Juke, Micro, and the mighty GT-R. […]
2015 Suzuki Jimny on sale from $20,990
Suzuki Australia has released pricing for the 2015 Jimny, which now includes various styling upgrades and electronic stability control as standard. Other upgrades include new 15-inch alloy wheels to spruce up the styling, a new metre cluster that’s easier to read, new seat upholstery, and a new steering wheel design […]