Volvo Australia has introduced the new Volvo V40 Cross Country to the local market, which is the jumped up all-wheel drive version of the V40 hatch. It takes on the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and the Volkswagen Tiguan. It will also rival the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Available […]
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Tata Xenon ‘Tuff Truck’ concept helps launch brand in Australia
To help kick off the Tata Motors brand launch in Australia, the company has revealed a special one-off Tata Tuff Truck concept ute at the National 4×4 & Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo. The rough and ready concept was designed and developed in conjunction with Fusion Automotive, the […]
2014 Audi A8 and S8 revealed, on sale in Australia Q2 2014
After a number of teaser videos and previews, the 2014 Audi A8 and S8 large luxury sedan have finally been unveiled. They feature more powerful engines, reduced fuel consumption, and a whole host of cutting edge technologies. Making up the new range are two turbo-petrol and two turbo-diesel engine options. […]
2014 Range Rover Evoque on sale in Australia in March
The 2014 Range Rover Evoque has been revealed, packed with new technologies and on-board conveniences, and a new nine-speed automatic transmission. Obviously standing out as the highlight of the updated model is the new ZF-9HP nine-speed automatic. It’s one of the first nine-speeds to ever to be fitted to a […]
2013 BMW 3 Series pricing revised, launch control introduced
BMW has revised the 3 Series lineup in Australia, with new prices, reduced option prices, and updated in-car technology. The updated model also sees the introduction of launch control. Starting with the in-car stuff. Models equipped with the ‘Professional Navigation’ grade interface, the iDrive system now comes with a touch-controller […]
Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed, arriving early 2014
After a number of teasers and previews, the wraps have finally come off the new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class; the company’s plan of attack for the premium small SUV market segment. As previously mentioned, the GLA is based on the latest A-Class. It uses an all-new body with rugged styling cues here […]
700Nm Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo to be unveiled at Frankfurt show
Renowned BMW specialist Alpina is expected to unveil the new Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo high performance diesel at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model will be based on the BMW 330d. Following in the footsteps of the Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo, which features a 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol inline six with […]
2013 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R review
It’s no secret that Australians love utes, particularly 4×4 utes. You only need to glance over the monthly sales figures to see sports trucks like the 2013 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R are seriously pulverising the stats. So far this year a whopping 81,995 4×4 utes have been sold in Australia. Even […]