Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, presenting fresh exterior styling, more in-car technology, more safety, and increased efficiency. Starting with the design, the new C-Class borrows the smoother design language which is being applied to the company’s latest models, such as the new E-Class. […]
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2013 Toyota HiLux SR5 review
When Australians think 4×4 utes the first one they think of is the Toyota HiLux. You only need to glance over the sales figures to see the proof. With the 2013 Toyota HiLux SR5, it continues to shape the definition of what a ute in Australia is all about. Toyota […]
2014 Toyota Verso to be first model with BMW engine
The 2014 Toyota Verso MPV will be the first Toyota to be powered by a BMW engine as per the partnership agreement between the two companies that was set up in 2011. The engine is based on BMW’s 1.6-litre turbo-diesel, as seen in various ’16d’ models. Toyota doesn’t currently offer […]
German police recruits Volvo V60 diesel hybrid patrol cars
The German police force, or more specifically Polizei, have enlisted the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid as part of its patrol fleet. If they’re quick and efficient enough for the Germans, they must be good, right? While Volvo may not be renowned for hybrids or indeed uber efficiency, the Swedish company […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee ‘Summit’ edition on sale from $75,000
Jeep Australia has introduced a new special edition Grand Cherokee ‘Summit’ to the range, adding unique highlights and lots of standard equipment. Based on the Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Overland, the Summit comes with the company’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 producing 184kW of power and 570Nm of torque. It offers an […]
Porsche Macan revealed, on sale 2014
The all-new Porsche Macan mid-size SUV has been unveiled at both the Tokyo Motor Show and Los Angeles Auto Show. The new model sits underneath the Cayenne, and, as previously reported, will kick off initially in Macan S, Macan S Diesel, and Macan Turbo forms. Showcasing typical Porsche SUV styling, […]
Hyundai ‘GDCI’ engine technology could run on petrol or diesel
The clever minds at Hyundai have built the first petrol engine without spark plugs which could potentially run on either diesel or petrol. The ‘GDCI’ technology uses a form of compression-ignition usually seen in diesel engines. The first engine the boffins developed is a 1.8-litre four-cylinder based on the Theta […]
2014 Mitsubishi Challenger review
The Mitsubishi Challenger is back for another year. The 2014 model gets a slightly facelifted design, more technology packed inside, and a revised model lineup. Mitsubishi has simplified the new range and now there are just three variants on offer; the entry-level manual, the auto, and the top-spec LS auto. […]