Haval has confirmed a Q1, 2022 arrival for the latest addition to the H6 SUV family, with the introduction of a new hybrid variant. The Haval H6 Hybrid SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder, paired with a two-speed electric motor offering up 130kW worth of EV power. […]
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Hyundai looking to build its own semiconductor chips, says COO
Hyundai’s chief operating officer has said that the process of making it through the toughest months of the semiconductor shortage has led the company to invest in becoming self-reliant. We’ve been reporting throughout this year that even the world’s largest manufacturers have struggled to maintain production rates in the wake […]
2022 Ford Focus ST revealed, regular variants cut in Australia
Ford Australia has announced some updates for the introduction of the 2022 Focus ST, bringing in styling revisions, new tech inside, and a new ST X flagship trim. Interestingly, Ford Australia is dropping the regular Focus models for 2022 and instead only offering the performance ST variants. The local arm […]
2022 Subaru WRX Sportswagon confirmed for Australia
Exciting times ahead for Subaru fans in Australia, as the local arm has just confirmed it will be introducing the all-new 2022 WRX Sportswagon next year. Described, by Subaru, as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”, the new model pretty much replaces the Levorg and will join the new WRX sedan. […]
All-new 2022 Lexus LX unveiled, based on 300 Series LandCruiser
Lexus has taken the wraps off its all-new 2022 LX 600 and LX 500d flagship SUV, adding more luxurious features and technology, a new VIP trim level, and fresh powertrains. An Australian introduction has been confirmed for next year. While Lexus is yet to confirm prices for the new model […]
2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo announced for Australia
Porsche Australia has finalised pricing and specs for its 2022 Taycan Cross Turismo range, which is an interesting concept that blurs the lines between off- and on-road performance. The Taycan Cross Turismo lineup is separated into three main variants, all of which receive an all-wheel drive all-electric platform, kicking off […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 initial allocation in Australia sold out in 2 hours
The hotly-anticipated Hyundai IONIQ 5 is sold out in Australia. Well, the initial allocation of 240 units. It officially went on sale this morning. Hyundai’s online portal went live at 9:30am and, due to demand, the website crashed momentarily. After just two hours though the initial allocation of 240 units […]
2022 Honda Civic Type R prototype spotted, finally sounds good (video)
Honda has been spotted testing a heavily-clad prototype versions of its 11th-generation Civic Type R on the roads in Germany. And joy of joys, we can hear it has an actual exhaust note. If you’ve driven the current/outgoing Civic Type R, we’re sure you’ll agree, the exhaust sound is less-than-appetising. […]