It feels like the Prado is now so tightly knit into the fabric of Australia that it has become the new Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. It’s the family car you don’t really need to consider before you buy, you just dive straight in. But, despite the launch of the […]
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2019 Ford Focus unveiled, Active crossover & ST-Line added
This is it. The all-new 2018-2019 Ford Focus, ready to set the world on fire… or, at least, scare the hell out of the popular small car rivals. Ford claims the new model is the most accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever. The new model really is all new, built fresh […]
2018 Mazda BT-50 facelift previewed, on sale in May
Mazda Australia will launch the facelifted 2018 BT-50 in May, and has sent out this teaser to give us a preview. The company promises “a bold new look” for the popular ute. This is the second extensive update for the BT-50 since it was introduced in 2011. Mazda says the […]
Ford Ranger Raptor on sale in Australia from $74,990, arrives later in 2018
The all-new and all-brute Ford Ranger Raptor is getting close to hitting Aussie roads, and to build the anticipation the local arm has announced the starting price. It will kick off from $74,990 (excluding on-roads). Ford Australia revealed the first (real) Ranger Raptor in February. Although it doesn’t feature a hugely […]
2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update now on sale in Australia
As string of updates have been announced for the introduction of the 2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport range, with boosts in safety, comfort, and packaging. Available in three main variant lines, spanning from the five-seat GLX, the GLS and the top Exceed. For the first time the GLS model is being […]
Australian BMW X2 range expanding with sDrive18i & xDrive20d
BMW Australia will expand the new X2 compact SUV range a little later this year, following the new model’s arrival here this month. Adding to the existing sDrive20i variant, which comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder producing 141kW and 280Nm, capable of 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds, BMW is introducing the […]
Jaguar E-Pace now on sale in Australia from $47,750
The cute new Jaguar E-Pace is now on sale in Australia, coming in as the British marque’s first small SUV and only second SUV it has ever made. Unsurprisingly, the new model is also one of the most powerful in the class. As announced in July last year, the new […]
2018 Lexus LX 450d diesel now on sale in Australia
Lexus is introducing a twin-turbo V8 diesel option for its LX super-large, super-lux SUV, taking on the badge LX 450d. This is the first time a diesel version of the modern LX is being offered in Australia. Up until now the Toyota LandCruiser-based Lexus LX has only been available with […]