More images of the jumped up SUV version of the new V40 Golf-rival have surfaced online. The Volvo XC40 prototype appears to be wearing no camouflaging at all, giving us a full preview of the upcoming model. The Volvo V40 is set to be a bit of a game-changer in […]
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2012 Holden Colorado awarded five-star ANCAP safety
The all-new 2012 Holden Colorado crew cab has just been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, joining an exclusive list of 4×4 utes that offer this level of safety. Just three different 4×4 utes on the market at the moment offer five-star safety; the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50, and […]
2012 Volkswagen CC now on sale in Australia
After being on sale in Australia since 2009, Volkswagen has launched the new 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC four-door coupe. The fresh model is now simply called the Volkswagen CC, and is available in turbo-diesel and V6 petrol form. From the outside you can clearly see the new CC showcases Volkswagen’s […]
Audi A1 Sportback now on sale in Australia
Audi Australia has expanded its A1 range with the introduction of the new Audi A1 Sportback. The A1, previously only available in three-door hatch form, now comes in larger five-door guise. The Audi A1 is the German company’s smallest vehicle. It’s available with four different engines, including a new 1.2-litre […]
2012 Ford Ranger Wildtrack now on sale in Australia
Ford Australia has launched the tough new 2012 Ford Range Wildtrack ute. It’s the last variant to be launched in the new rough and ready range, featuring added equipment, and aggressive exterior styling. There’s now 21 different variants of the 2012 Ranger on the market, with the Wildtrack being the […]
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake leaked online UPDATE: Official
An official image of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake has been leaked online, showing the full detail of the sleek new CLS four-door coupe-based wagon. The CLS Shooting Brake debuts in two different turbo-diesel forms, before higher performance versions – including an AMG twin-turbo V8 – hit the market […]
2012 BMW X5, X6 M50d tri-turbo now on sale in Australia
BMW has announced a mid-life update for the 2012 BMW X6, and has launched the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo-diesel M Performance models in Australia. Starting with the new M Performance range, the M50d models come with a 3.0-litre triple-turbo-diesel straight-six engine producing 280kW and a whopping […]
Peugeot 508 HYbrid4 turbo-diesel annonunced
Peugeot has announced its turbo-diesel hybrid technology is now being carried over to the sleek 508. Called the new Peugeot 508 HYbrid4, the new variant promises excellent fuel economy, paired with the stylish sporty looks of the 508 sedan. The technology has been used in other Peugeot models, such as […]