Local development and testing of the upcoming Holden Acadia has commenced, ahead of its arrival here later this year. The new model is based on the GMC Acadia from the US. Holden is predicting that 35 per cent of its sales will be made up of SUVs in the near […]
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Koenigsegg opens in Australia, new model previewed
The first Koenigsegg dealership in Australia has opened in Melbourne, via a partnership deal with Prodigy Automotive and luxury car network Lorbek Luxury Cars. It’s a full, factory-backed showroom with service and aftersales capacity. A special gala event was held last Thursday, with over 200 collectors and enthusiasts on attendance, […]
Audi RS Q8 on the way, to adopt Porsche’s 500kW E-Hybrid – report
We’ve all seen the beaut new Audi Q8 SUV, which is directed at vehicles such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. Now we’re hear there’s a range-topping variant on the way packing Porsche’s Turbo S E-Hybrid powertrain. In the latest Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo […]
Bentley Bentayga breaks SUV record at 2018 Pikes Peak
Bentley has done it. Broken a new course record for a production SUV in its Bentayga at this year’s Pike Peak International Hill Climb, clocking the climb in just 10:49.9. Racing driver Rhys Millen took a lightly modified Bentayga up the famous climb in Colorado over the weekend, relying on […]
Chevrolet C8 Corvette spotted doing acceleration tests (video)
The next-gen, mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette has been spotted testing in the US again. And this time we get more of a listen to the new powertrain as the driver performs some acceleration tests. In this latest clip it looks like engineers are testing out the on-board traction control system. […]
Lamborghini Polo Storico restores ultra-rare Miura SVR
If you love classic supercars and, in particular, old Lamborghinis (who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this story. Lamborghini Polo Storico (Italian speak for restoration firm), has fully restored the Miura SVR. The Miura SVR was never really a thing. Well, not officially. Lamborghini made the S and SV, and even […]
2019 Chevrolet Blazer revealed, gets sporty RS variant
Chevrolet has unveiled the rather Camaro-esque 2019 Blazer SUV in North America, “raising the bar on crossover design”, Chevrolet says. The new model will sit between the Equinox and the Traverse (not sold in Australia) in US showrooms. Let’s talk about that styling first, because it does look fetching. At […]
2018 Nissan QASHQAI update adds Ti flagship variant
Nissan Australia has added a new flagship model to the 2018 QASHQAI range, introducing the QASHQAI Ti. It joins other flagship models in Nissan’s showroom that use the Ti badge. The Ti sits above and replaces the N-TEC variant, and above the entry ST and ST-L models. Nissan says the […]