Well, after a fairly challenging year, it looks like new vehicle sales are on the mend in Australia. New vehicle registration figures for November 2020, released today in the form of the VFACTS report, reveal a clear sign of recovery. During November, Australian consumers purchased 95,205 vehicles according to VFACTS […]
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2021 Subaru Outback confirmed for Australia
The sixth-generation 2021 Subaru Outback has been confirmed for Australia, just as its sedan sibling, the Liberty, ends its 31-year career in the country. Migrating to the Subaru Global Architecture which underpins the current Impreza and Forester, the new Outback retains its unique market positioning as a crossbreed between a […]
2021 Jaguar F-PACE SVR update announced, arrives in April
Jaguar has unveiled the 2021 update for its fire-breathing F-PACE SVR, following a similar refresh for the regular lineup earlier this year. Changes for the SVR result in quicker acceleration, improved safety, and more luxury. Starting with the engine, it continues with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8. However, torque is increased […]
MINI confirms it is working on electric JCW models
Even the cracking MINI John Cooper Works hot hatches will soon receive electrified powertrain options, with development currently underway on an electric GP-style concept. MINI currently offers electrified options for some of its models, including the fully electric MINI Electric, based on the Cooper three-door hatch. There’s also the Countryman […]
2021 Toyota GR Supra (285kW) update arrives in Australia
The updated 2021 Toyota GR Supra has arrived in Australia, packing an additional 35kW under the bonnet to improve acceleration for the two-door sports coupe. Some revisions have also been made to enhance handling. It was announced earlier this year, along with a similar update for the platform-sharing BMW Z4. […]
2023 Mazda CX-5 getting inline-6 power, move up-market – rumour
Rumour has it the next-gen 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be positioned closer to the premium market, likely underpinned by a rear-drive-based platform and powered by optional inline-six engines. The next CX-5 certainly has big shoes to fill, with the current generation model recording some of the highest sales figures seen […]
BMW 128ti on sale in Australia from $56,900, arrives early 2021
A new hot hatch will join the premium car market in Australia early next year, called the BMW 128ti. It revives the iconic ti name and will come in as a front-wheel drive proposition just below the AWD M135i. Following its initial reveal in October, BMW’s Australian arm has confirmed […]
Next-gen Mazda2 to be based on Toyota Yaris – report
According to a report from Autocar, the next-generation Mazda2 will be spun-off from the recently launched, fourth-gen Toyota Yaris – at least in Europe. Company documents confirm plans for a model based on Toyota’s advanced hybrid tech. Speculation from other media outlets has put a cloud over the fate of […]