Tesla has released software version 8.0 for its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, with safety updates and a few cool new features. The US-based EV-maker bills it as “the biggest UI (user-interface) revamp since the launch of the Model S”, and is proud to liken its products to […]
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2017 Holden Astra priced from $25,312; R, RS, RS-V confirmed
The all-new 2017 Holden Astra will launch in Australia later this year based on the new Opel Astra, and the Holden website has just revealed some interesting details including initial drive-away pricing. It confirms the new small hatch, which will go up against the likes of the Mazda3 and Toyota […]
Abarth 124 Spider on sale in Australia from $41,990
You might remember last week Fiat’s Australian arm confirmed some of the details and specifications for the upcoming Abarth 124 Spider. The company has just announced further details and pricing. Prices will kick off at a respectable $41,990 for the six-speed manual version. This makes it more expensive than its […]
2017 Kia Soul gets new 1.6 T-GDI turbo option
Kia has revealed the MY2017 update for the funky Soul compact SUV, bringing some design changes, more technology, and a new turbo engine option. Perhaps the biggest new is the new engine option, fitted to the ‘Soul 1.6 T-GDI’. It’s Hyundai’s 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder as seen in models like the […]
2018 Chevrolet Equinox revealed, to become 2017 Holden SUV
General Motors has fully revealed the new, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox – an SUV closely related to the Holden Captiva that has ostensibly been with us since 2006. The all-new Equinox is based on the D2XX platform of the second-generation Cruze, and thus sheds 180kg from its predecessor, now weighing an […]
Lexus UX interior teased, shows very futuristic design
Lexus’ radical upcoming small SUV concept is entitled UX. While this may end up being the name for a sub NX crossover based on the Toyota C-HR, its worth noting that UX stands for User Experience in corporate speak. To that end, the concept delivers an interface that is a […]
2017 Nissan Micra previews sharp new look (video)
Nissan’s all-new Micra small car has been teased ahead of its official unveiling at the Paris Motor Show on September 29. The teaser comes in the form of a video, where the company promises “A Revolution is Coming”. It’s too early to say if this is the normal corporate hype […]
Infiniti QX30 now on sale in Australia from $48,900
Joining the recently-launched Infiniti Q30, the luxury Nissan brand has now launched the off-road brother in Australia called the QX30. Based on the Q30, which itself is based on the Mercedes A-Class, the QX30 is ready to take on the small premium SUV market with the likes of the Audi […]