The new, 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has finally arrived in Australia, following the launch of the latest-look Outlander petrol and diesel versions in 2015. For the PHEV – that’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – the SUV gets MY17 styling updates, including a revised front and rear end, LED headlights, silver […]
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Qoros & Koenigsegg co-develop cool ‘9 QlectriQ’ fastback concept
In terms of technology partners, if you were a young carmaker looking to expand, you really couldn’t ask for a better one than Koenigsegg. Qoros is lucky enough to enjoy just such a partnership, with its first product shown at last year’s Auto Shanghai. A Qoros 3 was shown with […]
Skoda Vision E concept gets innovative cabin, swivel seats
Skoda has released another teaser for its upcoming Vision E concept that it will unveil at the Shanghai auto show later this month, previewing a new SUV coupe with a clever interior. The Vision E is a purely electric concept that is said to hint at a new four-door coupe […]
2018 Buick Regal TourX revealed as Chinese & U.S. versions of Insignia/Commodore
While the 2018 Commodore and its basis, the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, have been detailed, two more pieces of the global puzzle remain; the Chinese and North American Buick Regal. This means the Insignia will effectively wear four different nameplates globally, but the North American Regal, which debuted on April 4, will […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain on sale in Australia in June
Australian pricing and specifications for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain wagon have been announced, ahead of its local market launch in June. Just one variant will go on sale in Australia; the E 220d 4Matic. It uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, producing 143kW and 400Nm, connected to a nine-speed […]
Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition celebrates Z car 50th anniversary, MY2018 confirmed
Nissan will unveil a new special edition version of the iconic 370Z sports car at the New York auto show next week, called the Heritage Edition. As you can probably guess, it’s a tribute to the storied Z nameplate. The Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition steps into the MY18 spec, which […]
2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport previewed, debuts at New York show
Lexus is planning to unveil the hot new F Sport option package for the recently-revealed 2018 LS 500 large luxury sedan, to take place at the New York auto show next week. The new Lexus LS was only revealed earlier this year, at the Detroit auto show in January, but […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2017 – HiLux storms ahead
The Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for March, 2017, have been released. And for the second month in a row, total SUV sales have overtaken total passenger car sales (includes sports cars). The stats show 41,484 SUVs were sold during March 2017, against 38,972 passengers cars. This, […]