Isuzu has launched the new 2012 Isuzu D-Max sports dual cab ute range in Australia. This is now the second generation D-Max, and it’s available in three trim levels ranging from the EX, SX, and LS. All versions get a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 130kW of power and 380Nm […]
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Audi Q5 twin-turbo 3.0 diesel with 230kW – UPDATE: SQ5 revealed
Audi is expected to reveal a high-performance diesel SUV at this weekend’s Le Mans 24 hour event, based on the Audi Q5. The new model would become the most powerful Q5 in the range. (UPDATE: official details at the bottom.) According to an Auto Express report in the UK, the […]
2012 Audi A6 Avant now on sale in Australia
Audi Australia has launched the new 2012 Audi A6 Avant wagon, with a turbo petrol and turbo diesel making up the range. Prices start at $81,800. Just two variants of the Audi A6 Avant are included in the Australian lineup; the 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder petrol, and the 2.0 TDI four-cylinder […]
2012 Volkswagen Amarok Trendline review
Is the European 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Trendline tough enough to take on the Japanese veterans? With the 4×4 ute segment making up a huge chunk of the overall market (12 percent; May), more and more brands are stepping into the ring, making the selection process very difficult. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK […]
New 2012 Hyundai i30 now on sale in Australia
Hyundai Australia has introduced the all-new 2012 Hyundai i30 hatch. It’s available in petrol and turbo-diesel form, with prices starting at $20,990 for the petrol, and $23,590 for the diesel. The Hyundai i30 has been one of the most popular hatches in the small car segment since being launched in […]
BSR Tuning Saab 9-3 TTID upgrade boosts power to 159kW
Even though Saab as a company is dead, the tuning spirit for the Swedish marque is still alive and kicking. One such example comes in the form of the BSR Tuning Saab 9-3 TTID performance upgrade. In standard form, various Saab 9-3 models from 2010 to 2012 feature a 1.9-litre […]
Peugeot 301 sedan revealed with new naming structure
Peugeot has revealed the all-new Peugeot 301 small sedan which will debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. The company has also revealed details on its new naming structure. The compact 301 sedan will only go on sale in certain left-hand drive markets, including Central and Eastern Europe. […]
2012 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI now with S tronic auto
Audi Australia has introduced a model update for the 2012 Audi TT. The major change is the 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI models now come standard with a seven-speed S tronic automatic transmission. Previously only available with a six-speed manual transmission, the Coupe and Roadster versions of the TT 1.8 TFSI […]