BMW has revealed the all-new 2 Series Active Tourer. This is the company’s first-ever front-wheel drive model, debuting the company’s 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Introduced as an extension to the 2 Series range, which is the two-door version of the 1 Series, the Active Tourer is presented as a compact MPV. […]
Diesel
SsangYong XLV concept previews hybrid diesel tech
SsangYong is gearing up to unveil a rather interesting new XLV concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in March, giving us all a potential preview to an upcoming SUV set for the showroom. Called the eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle, the concept is a mid-sizer ready for the B-segment. It’s […]
1993 Citroen AX 14D diesel laps Nurburgring in 9:55
Here’s a video that proves you don’t always need outright power to be quick on the track, or even to have fun on the track. The driver has apparently been attempting to achieve a sub-10-minute lap at the Nurburgring in his 720kg 1993 Citroen AX 14D diesel for seven years. […]
2014 Toyota HiLux now on sale in Australia
Toyota Australia has announced the updated 2014 Toyota HiLux, offering new features, more safety, and an extensive 22-variant lineup. The highlight change for Australia’s most popular ute is the shift from a four-star ANCAP safety rating to the full five-star rating. It joins only a few other utes on the […]
BMW 4 Series Convertible on sale from $88,800
Joining the recently introduced 4 Series Coupe, BMW Australia has announced details and pricing for the new 4 Series Convertible which will go on sale in March. The convertible will be available, at least initially, in three model variants; the 420d, 428i, and range-topping 435i. All feature an eight-speed automatic […]
Honda CR-V Diesel on sale in Australia
Fans of Honda’s mid-sized SUV will rejoice at the news the Honda CR-V Diesel is now available in Australia. The more fuel efficient CR-V comes in two models, the DTi-S which starts at $38,290 and the DTi-L at $45,340. Both models feature a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine putting out 110kW at […]
BMW 2 Series on sale in Australia from $50,500
BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the all-new 2 Series Coupe which will arrive in showrooms in March. The new model replaces the outgoing 1 Series two-door. The new 2 Series takes on BMW’s latest naming structure which includes even numbers for the two-door versions of the […]
Audi A3 sedan on sale in Australia from $39,800
Audi Australia will launch the all-new Audi A3 sedan in January. It will be offered in four different variants, with turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol, as well as front- and four-wheel drive forms. This is the first-ever A3 sedan Audi has produced. Kicking off the range will be the A3 1.4 TFSI […]