This is the 2021 Mazda BT-50, which has just been unveiled today. As previewed last week, this is a major model change, switching from a Ford Ranger platform and powertrain to the upcoming Isuzu D-Max platform and powertrain. Firstly, the design. It looks good in our opinion. Very modern and […]
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MY2020 Jeep Compass announced for Australia, Night Eagle added
If you’re in the market for a new small SUV, the MY2020 Jeep Compass has been announced for Australia this week, bringing in some new variants and updated tech. This is the first major update for the current model since it arrived in Australia in 2017. New for MY2020 is […]
2021 Alpina B5 facelift debuts, even more power
Following the debut of the 2021 BMW 5 Series LCI facelift a couple of weeks ago, tuner and manufacturer Alpina has now unveiled an update for the 2021 Alpina B5 and D5 S range. First thing’s first. Yes, there is even more power. The B5 Biturbo (review and 0-100 video […]
2021 Mazda BT-50 previewed, to switch to Isuzu D-Max underpinnings
Mazda Australia has confirmed “something huge” is coming soon, with all signs pointing to the all-new 2021 Mazda BT-50. This is set to be the first all-new BT-50 since the current-generation model was introduced back in 2011. The new model is set to coincide with the arrival of the 2021 […]
2021 Toyota Fortuner gets sharpened design, more power
Coinciding with the reveal of the 2021 Toyota HiLux today, the company has also officially pulled the covers off the platform-sharing 2021 Fortuner seven-seat SUV. It, like the ute, gets the updated 2.8 engine. Specifically, the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder has been retuned and features “revised engine components”, Toyota says. The […]
Official: 2021 Toyota HiLux, more power for 2.8 turbo-diesel
The new 2021 Toyota HiLux has just been revealed ahead of its local arrival penned in for August. It, as anticipated, brings more power and torque for the popular 2.8 turbo-diesel, while introducing a freshened up design and updated hardware. The 2021 HiLux debuts a fresh body design, falling in […]
Toyota confirms new 2.8 engine for 2021 HiLux (video)
Toyota has sent out a teaser video of the highly-anticipated 2021 HiLux, showing a prototype being thrashed around on a rally stage with race car driver Fernando Alonso behind the wheel. The video was posted up onto Toyota Great Britain’s Vimeo account and it’s essentially a promo for Toyota’s campaign […]
BMW ‘30d’ engine adds 48V mild-hybrid tech, more power
BMW has announced a range of powertrain updates which will roll out from July this year, with 37 model lines set to receive efficiency and performance improvements thanks to the introduction of 48V mild-hybrid technology. These will add to the 14 existing mild-hybrid packages currently available. Mild-hybrid setups are becoming […]