After being spotted in full about a month ago, Mazda has now jumped on the ‘new ute’ bandwagon and unveiled the 2016 BT-50. It will go up against the range of new and updated utes that are being launched this year. The model refresh is only a mild update, showcasing […]
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2016 Toyota HiLux interior revealed, on sale in Australia in October
Details and images of the 2016 Toyota HiLux interior have been revealed for the first time, showing a more modern layout that’s now in line with Toyota’s passenger car and SUV design. Toyota describes the new cabin as “SUV-like”, promising a more comfortable driving position, with increased headroom and shoulder […]
Infiniti QX70 S Design on sale in Australia from $88,900
If you’re in the market for a bespoke luxury SUV, Infiniti Australia is introducing the QX70 S Design for the local lineup. It brings a number of unique highlights in the fashionable dark theme. Based on the QX70, which is the new name for the FX37, the S Design is […]
2015 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI review (video)
The large SUV market has undergone a tricky overhaul in the last few years; it’s a segment where buyers demand size but also fuel efficiency. This is where the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg steps in. It promises to be one of the best SUVs in the business in terms of blending […]
Honda Civic i-DTEC sets lowest fuel consumption world record
A Honda Civic Tourer wagon has set the Guinness world record for fuel efficiency, covering an epic 13,498km and returning an average consumption of just 2.82L/100km. Who needs a hybrid when combustion engines can achieve figures like this? The Civic in question was equipped with a 1.6-litre i-DTEC turbo-diesel engine […]
BMW 320d ‘EfficientDynamics Sport’ variant in the works
BMW is apparently working on a sporty version of the 320d, blending a number of M Performance-inspired components with the super-efficiency of its ‘EfficientDynamics’ philosophy. The news stems from an Auto Express report in the UK that says a company insider has confirmed there is a 320d EfficientDynamics Sport model […]
2015 Mazda CX-3 Maxx 1.5 diesel review (video)
The small SUV segment is fiercer than ever at the moment, and to stir some chilli into the mixture of multipurpose runabouts, Mazda has launched this. It’s called the Mazda CX-3. Its mission is to follow in the footsteps of its bigger brother (CX-5), and become the most popular SUV […]
2016 Audi A4 ‘B9’ officially unveiled
As promised a few day ago, the 2016 Audi A4 B9 sedan and A4 Avant have now been officially unveiled. The new model showcases a fresh design inside and out, improved efficiency and reduced emissions, better aero, and a lighter weight platform. With the new platform Audi engineers have managed […]