ANCAP has released results from its latest round of testing, with the medium SUV segment gaining another two five-star fighters, in the form of the latest Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Starting with the GLC, ANCAP awarded a five-star safety rating with adult occupant protection scores of […]
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New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate launches in Europe
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the all-new E-Class Estate, with a styling overhaul, added interior kit and a range of updated mild-hybrid engines headlining the upgrade. The E-Class Estate’s body has grown over its predecessor, measuring 28mm wider and offering a 22mm longer wheelbase that spans 2961mm in total. […]
Koenigsegg hits back at Rimac with new 0-400-0 world record (video)
The outlandish crew over at Koenigsegg have published video footage of its Regera bettering a recent world record for the fastest sprint to 400km/h and back to a standstill. The news comes just a few weeks after Rimac snatched 23 world records with its battery-electric hypercar, the Nevera, including a […]
Bentley Continental GT S Bathurst Edition lands Australia, just 2 made
The ultra-rare Bentley Continental GT S Bathurst Edition has touched down in Australia and, likely, sold out already. Just two examples are made, paying tribute to Bentley’s success at the Bathurst 12 Hour event. Initially revealed in January, the Continental Bathurst Edition is a project between Bentley Sydney and the […]
NRMA to convert its free EV chargers to pay system, finalises network plans
The National Roads & Motorists Association (NRMA) has confirmed that its public fast chargers will no longer be a free service for electric vehicle owners in Australia as it eyes of a large expansion plan for the country’s charging network. Up until now, the NRMA’s 50kW DC fast chargers have […]
Renault launches new ‘Rafale’ flagship plug-in hybrid SUV
Renault has lifted the lid on a brand-new flagship SUV in its global ranks, launching the Rafale with a clever plug-in hybrid powertrain that will be joined by a more potent E-Tech variant in the future. The Rafale measures in at 4710mm long by 1860mm wide and stands 1610mm tall, […]
New MG4 Excite becomes Australia’s cheapest EV, priced from $38,990
MG has added a new and even more affordable entry-point into its MG4 battery-electric lineup, confirming the MG4 Excite will be slapped with a price tag of $38,990 (excluding on-roads) when it arrives in August. That sub-$40k price means that the MG4 will wear the title of Australia’s most affordable […]
MG launches all-new MG5 Fastback, priced at $24,990 drive-away
MG says that its all-new MG5 fastback sedan will be arriving in Australia in late July, with drive-away prices starting from just $24,990 for the base model. On the styling front, the MG5 doesn’t look too dissimilar to the Hyundai i30 N Fastback, while the rear end’s profile shares more […]