Reports are surfacing that suggest several executives high up the food chain within Volkswagen, including former CEO Martin Winterkorn, were warned about possible defeat devices as early as 2014, despite having officially denied any knowledge of emissions cheating tools. German newspaper Bild am Sonntag is citing two sources, both “high […]
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2016 Hyundai iMax & iLoad Series II now on sale in Australia
Hyundai has unveiled its Series II update for the iMax and iLoad, complete with a new look and generous amount of equipment. The Series II iMax and iLoad now come standard with a 7.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system, complete with iOS and Android voice control, as reported by PD in November. […]
Fiat 500X diesel exceeds emissions regulations, German DUH claims
A German lobby group is accusing automotive giant Fiat Chrysler Automotive of misleading the public over some of its emissions claims regarding the new Fiat 500X. The environmental lobby group in question, DUH – similar to EPA in Australia – is asserting that Fiat’s junior crossover/SUV releases a dangerous amount […]
2016 Toyota LandCruiser GX review (video)
Toyota’s dominance in the flooded SUV market continues to thrive. At the top of the food-chain, the new 2016 LandCruiser also continues to be spared from any legitimate contenders. Since its inauguration 65 years ago, the Toyota LandCruiser has embedded itself in everyone’s minds as the go-to vehicle for serious […]
2016 Mazda6 range in Australia updated with added safety tech
Mazda has announced updates for the 2016 Mazda6 range, boosting safety across the lineup and increasing overall value. The Mazda6 now comes with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward smart city braking, and an auto dimming rear-view mirror as standard, for all variants in the range. This is all part […]
Last 40 Peugeot RCZ models on sale, $49,990 drive-away
Peugeot’s local distributor, Sime Darby Motors, has announced it is offering buyers the last 40 examples of the RCZ to go on sale in Australia from just $49,990 drive away. The deal doesn’t include the performance-oriented RCZ-R. Instead, buyers have the choice of a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 147kW […]
Opel Mokka X revealed before Geneva show debut
European GM brand Opel is planning to unveil an updated version of the Mokka crossover at the Geneva Motor Show next month, called the Mokka X. The Opel Mokka is based on GM’s Gamma II platform and is very similar to the Holden Trax sold in Australia. For the new […]
2016 Hyundai Tucson: 1.6T petrol vs CRDi diesel comparison (video)
SPECS VERDICT There are many SUVs on the market at the moment; sports, luxury, heavy-duty, coupe, seven-seat, four-seat. The choice is endless. But even if you can decide on one, there are often various versions of that particular model available. Today we’re looking at one of the more popular new […]