Local prices and specifications for the 2018 Audi A8 have been announced for Australia, following its initial unveiling in July last year. Australian buyers are being offered four different variants, spanning from the 50 TDI, 55 TFSI, to the L 50 TDI long wheelbase and L 55 TFSI long wheelbase. […]
Diesel
2018 Nissan Navara ST-X review
The 2018 Nissan Navara Series III comes with some impressive updates that are aimed to make the Thailand-built ute a more enjoyable drive. Some models now come with added safety tech, including a 360-degree camera (ST-X model, as tested), as well as a quicker steering ratio to help with maneuverability […]
2019 BMW 8 Series revealed; 0-100km/h in as low as 3.7 seconds
This is it. The all-new BMW 8 Series coupe. It has just made its public debut at the Le Mans motor racing event in France, before it goes on sale in November. Inspired by the original 8 Series of the 1980s and ‘90s, the new model is pitched as BMW’s […]
Upcoming Skoda Kodiaq RS claims 7-seat SUV Nurburgring record (video)
Ace Nurburgring driver Sabine Schmitz has taken out a new lap record for a production 7-seat SUV, using the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq RS diesel as the weapon of choice. Yep, a diesel. Schmitz pushed the 7-seater around the 20.8km circuit in just 9:29.84 seconds. It was able to achieve the […]
Mazda CX-8 to go on sale in Australia from $42,490
Prices for the all-new Mazda CX-8 SUV have been announced for the Australian market, ahead of its showroom arrival next month. As revealed earlier this year, the new CX-8 will slot into the market in between the CX-5 medium-size SUV and the CX-9 large SUV. It features a seven-seat cabin, […]
Mercedes ordered to recall cars for unapproved emissions software
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler has been ordered to recall up to 774,000 vehicles in Europe following the discovery of emissions irregularities with some of its vehicles. The German government is ordering the recall because it has been discovered that some Mercedes-Benz vehicles are fitted with prohibited shuttoff devices that are […]
2019 BMW X5 revealed; larger, more powerful than ever
This is it. Following yesterday’s leak, the all-new, G05 2019 BMW X5 has been officially revealed. It switches to the company’s latest CLAR platform, helping to increase cabin space and dimensions, with optimised weight and driving dynamics. The new model rides on a wheelbase that’s 42mm longer than the outgoing […]
2019 Peugeot 508 SW wagon revealed
Following the reveal of the all-new Peugeot 508 sedan, the French marque has now taken the wraps off the new SW wagon variant with a similar design theme. The new model will make its public debut at the Paris motor show in September. But until then, the full design and […]