Not only are coupe SUVs a thing, they’re a hot little ticket these days. With more and more buyers looking in this market, more and more manufacturers have flocked to serve the hungry crowd. BMW was the first cab of the rank with the polarising X6 a decade ago. Enter […]
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed, gets EQ Boost technology
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has come in for a mild facelift, bringing in minor design revisions, more advanced technology, and some updated powertrains. Perhaps the biggest news from a technical perspective is the introduction of Mercedes’s latest ‘EQ Boost’ mild-hybrid technology, including a 48-volt electric system. The tech adds a […]
2019 Mazda CX-8 update now on sale in Australia
Mazda Australia is boosting the standard equipment list for the CX-8 7-seat SUV, following its initial launch in July last year. The boosted valued comes thanks to tech upgrades and more advanced driving systems. Two variants continue on sale in Australia, including the Sport and the top Asaki. Both now […]
Volkswagen faces another lawsuit, sued by SEC: Dieselgate scandal
Volkswagen is in trouble again over its scandalous emissions-cheating ploy which was revealed in 2015. Now the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are suing VW and former CEO Martin Winterkorn. The SEC is accusing the carmaker of “violating the antifraud provisions” of the federal laws. A civil complaint was submitted […]
2019 Audi Q5 50 TDI review (video)
Audi’s latest Q5 range is topped by the confusingly-named 50 TDI, replacing the 3.0 TDI. It is the most powerful diesel in the lineup until the new SQ5 diesel arrives. The 3.0 turbo-diesel premium mid-size SUV range is pretty competitive at the moment, with BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes all offering […]
BMW X7 on sale in Australia in May, from $119,900
The BMW X7 super-large, super-lux SUV is just about to arrive on the Australian market, with local prices and specs now confirmed ahead of its May arrival. In case you missed it, the BMW X7 is the company’s largest SUV. It’s huge. Measuring in at 5151mm long and 2000mm wide, […]
2019 Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series GXL Troop Carrier review (video)
Yes, you can still buy a Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series ‘Troop Carrier’ as a brand new vehicle in Australia. What’s the point of it? Well, say you’re looking for a vehicle that can take you and many of your things around Australia. To every corner. There aren’t many vehicles currently […]
New-look 2019 Mitsubishi Triton confirmed for SuperUtes series
Mitsubishi has confirmed it will be fielding its new Triton in the 2019 SuperUtes racing series, which kicks off at the Adelaide 500 this coming weekend. Team Triton ran two cars in the 2018 series, and now has added a third vehicle which will be driven by Elliot Barbour and […]