The upcoming Ford Everest has apparently gathered the interest of over 11,000 potential buyers, according to the local arm. Ford Australia says the Everest is the company’s second most popular vehicle searched on its website, behind the Ranger ute on which it is based. Over 11,000 punters have also “flagged” […]
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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack on sale in Australia from $37,990
The adventurous little Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has landed in Australia, bringing 4MOTION technology to a jumped-up version of the Golf wagon. It comes in a single trim line and powertrain package, consisting of a 1.8-litre TSI turbo-petrol four-cylinder. The engine produces 132kW of power and 280Nm of torque, sending force […]
2016 Subaru Forester facelift leaks online
Images that seem to show the 2016 Subaru Forester facelift have surfaced online, with an official debut expected by the end of the year. The current, fourth-gen Forester has only been on sale since 2014. However, it seems Subaru is planning a light update for the mid-size SUV. Brochure scans […]
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigns following emissions scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned following a massive scandal which resulted in VW admitting to cheating emissions tests with around 11 million vehicles worldwide. The news broke at the weekend whereby Volkswagen was found to be using a special computer program on vehicles fitted with the 2.0 TDI turbo-diesel. […]
Lexus IS 200t now on sale in Australia from $57,500
Lexus Australia is announcing the new IS 200t variant for the local range. It replaces the V6-powered IS 250 as the entry model. The IS 250’s 2.5-litre V6 is a nice, smooth engine, however, it is rather thirsty and lacks low-end torque compared with its key rivals. Lexus jumped on […]
Audi ‘Q2’ to become new mini SUV, 2016 Geneva show debut
Audi will unveil its all-new Audi Q2 mini SUV at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, according to reports. It will be the company’s smallest SUV in the showroom. Previously thought to be called the Q1, reports say Audi has managed to secure the legal rights to the Q2 name. The […]
US-spec 2016 Nissan Altima revealed
The updated 2016 Nissan Altima has been revealed in US-spec form, showcasing a facelifted design and improved aerodynamics, and an updated interior. Nissan says the front end features the most dramatic design change, with the introduction of a restyled bumper bar and guards, new bonnet, and reshaped headlights. The grille […]
Volkswagen & Audi found cheating emissions test, share price plummets
Volkswagen share prices dropped 23 per cent in just one stock trade day after it was found to be cheating emissions tests. The company could face a fine from the EPA of up to US$18 billion. It’s understood Volkswagen’s US arm purposely installed a defeat tool and software on various […]