Following the unveiling of the all-new BMW X5 and X6 a couple of weeks ago, the mighty 2024 X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition have now been unveiled. Firstly, the power. It comes from a revised 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 now featuring 48V mild-hybrid tech, with a 9kW/200Nm starter-generator. Peak […]
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2024 Hyundai Sonata spotted without camouflage, fresh design language
Photos have emerged online showing what is believed to be the 2024 Hyundai Sonata undergoing a promotional video shoot. It reveals an interesting new design language. By the look of the photos, Hyundai is keen to stick with a prominent LED light bar stretching its way across the front, similar […]
Lexus & Kia top 2023 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, Land Rover last
Lexus has taken out the top spot in JD Power’s 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study, with Kia taking out the mass market segment for the third year running, and Land Rover recording a last place finish. The results, compiled in the format of problems per 100 vehicles, puts Lexus in first […]
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato looks spectacular in snow, production starts February
Lamborghini is keen to showcase the Huracan’s adventurous spirit with its latest promotional clip of the special Sterrato tearing up the snow and bouncing off the rev-limiter. The clip shows a Sterrato tearing up the ski fields in the Italian Alps, switching into rally mode, towing a skier, and four-wheel […]
2023 Mazda CX-8 update on sale in Australia in March, adds GT SP variant
Mazda says that its updated 2023 CX-8 range is arriving in Australia in March, with the range priced from $42,060 for the entry-level Sport and stretching out to $71,410 for the range-topping Asaki LE (MLP). Headlining the moderate list of changes for the latest model year, the CX-8 range has […]
2023 Hyundai Staria-Load Premium announced for Australia
Those wanting a bit more luxury and convenience with their work van will be interested to hear Hyundai is launching a new Staria-Load Premium variant, which sits atop the 2023 lineup. The Hyundai Staria-Load Premium introduces a range of added features to help spruce up the workhorse, including unique 17-inch […]
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6, Lexus RX score record-breaking 5-star ANCAP safety
Hyundai’s all-new battery electric IONIQ 6 has gained a 5-star safety score, setting a new benchmark, according to the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The new Lexus RX also received top marks during the latest round of assessments, following crash tests by Euro NCAP. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 scored […]
362,758 Tesla vehicles recalled for self-driving tech that can “act unsafe”
Tesla has announced a recall implicating 362,758 Model S, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over the US’s safety regulator’s fears that its full self-driving beta software may “act unsafe” in certain driving situations. Tesla’s voluntary recall was put in place after the company’s full self-driving (FSD) software was criticised […]