Holden is introducing a new 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine option for the recently released Equinox medium-size SUV. The new diesel offering should help to give the model more presence in the demanding segment. Available in all four variants, the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel motor offers up 100kW and 320Nm. It’s one of the […]
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2019 Kia Carnival now on sale in Australia from $42,490
A string of updates have been announced for the introduction of the 2019 Kia Carnival range. Headlining the update is a new eight-speed automatic, along with added safety tech and improved practicality. As revealed last month, the design of the large MPV has been updated to include ice cube LED […]
MY2019 Jaguar F-PACE announced, boosted safety & tech
Jaguar Australia will soon launch the MY2019 Jaguar F-PACE, which will see the introduction of some new safety technologies and boosted equipment levels. The launch also coincides with the arrival of the all-new, all-boss SVR variant. Headlining the 2019 F-PACE has to be the launch of the SVR version. As […]
2018 Mazda CX-5 updated, gets uprated twin-turbo diesel option
To give the ever-popular Mazda CX-5 even greater appeal, Mazda Australia has applied some updates. Headlining the range is the arrival of an uprated twin-turbo diesel engine option. Mazda has applied new two-stage twin turbochargers to its 2.2-litre four-cylinder unit to help with versatility and performance. The unit’s outputs are […]
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo receives entry 620d variant
BMW is expanding its market reach for the luxurious 6 Series Gran Turismo, introducing a new 620d GT variant packing an efficient diesel four-cylinder engine for the first time. The 6 Series Gran Turismo is a bit of an oddball in the showroom, offering the front end styling and luxury […]
Ford launches sporty MS-RT Transit Custom in the UK
Based on the Ford Transit Custom, M-Sport Ford Works Rally Team has debuted a new motorsport-inspired version of the popular van. The MS-RT Transit Custom comes in both single and double-cab form, as well as two different wheelbases. According to Ford, the special edition comes with “technology and aerodynamic influences” […]
Facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50 revealed, on sale in Australia in May
This is it. The facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50, which has been redesigned exclusively for the Australian market. It goes on sale in May, and will come in as the second and most extensive update for the ute since the current-gen’s introduction in 2011. Mazda fans will instantly notice the new-look […]
Jaguar XJ50 special edition celebrates 50 years of XJ
Jaguar is celebrating 50 years of the legendary XJ large luxury sedan, and has announced the XJ50 special edition to mark the occasion. With a heritage that kicked off back in 1968 with the XJ Series 1, the latest XJ maintains the same distinct long-body design and low-slung cabin. About […]