Volvo Cars has confirmed it will quit production of diesel powertrains in early 2024 as it moves toward an all-electric future by the end of the decade. The company conceded that just four years ago, the diesel engine “was our bread and butter in Europe,” while its electrified lineup was […]
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GWM adds Cannon-XSR flagship, from $52,990 drive-away
GMW has beefed-up its Cannon dual-cab ute range with an all-new flagship called the Cannon-XSR. It becomes the new king of the lineup, ready to take on the likes of the Toyota HiLux Rugged X. The Cannon-XSR receives a new part-time 4WD system with a pair of locking differentials for […]
Ford adds Wildtrak variant to Everest range, priced from $73,090
Ford has beefed-up its Everest SUV range with a rugged Wildtrak variant that picks up a handful of exterior upgrades and added features inside, joining its popular Ranger Wildtrak ute sibling. At its core, the Wildtrak retains Ford’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 producing 184kW/600Nm, which is paired with a ten-speed automatic […]
2023 Volkswagen Amarok now on sale in Australia from $52,990
Volkswagen’s second-generation Amarok ute is officially here, arriving in Australia with five variants to choose from and four engine options, including a new (for VW) 2.3 turbo-petrol four-cylinder alternative. The new model jumps to a completely different platform borrowed from Ford and its Ranger ute. It measures in at 5350mm […]
2024 Land Rover Defender range confirmed for Australia, adds 130 V8
Land Rover is announcing its 2024 model year Defender lineup for Australia, which now includes the big 130 long wheelbase model with a V8 engine and the introduction of JLR’s P400e plug-in hybrid powertrain option. The Defender has been quite a popular model in Australia since the new-shape model arrived […]
All-new Mahindra Scorpio announced for Australia, $41,990 introductory price
Mahindra’s Scorpio 4×4 is arriving to Australia after a major overhaul, with a new platform, new 4×4 system and suspension revisions headlining the raft of updates for the budget-friendly off-roader. Mahindra says that after putting the Scorpio through its paces here in Australia for the past six months, it is […]
2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS 4×2 review
Did you know that Mitsubishi now only sells SUVs and utes? No more sedans or hatches for the Japanese brand as it reaps the benefits of the ever-increasing SUV market. 2022 brought a solid year for its large SUV – the Pajero Sport. It saw a 21 per cent increase […]
GWM adds cab-chassis to Cannon Ute range, priced from $35,490
GWM has added a cab-chassis variant to the Cannon Ute lineup, with two variants on offer with the choice of 4×2 and 4x4s drivetrains. The lineup kicks off with 4×2 and 4×4 variants of the entry-level Ute Cannon-CC, with a higher-spec Cannon-L CC 4×4 also on offer. Power for all […]