This is it, the seven-seat SUV sibling of the exciting new Ford Ranger; the (mostly) all-new 2023 Ford Everest. It comes into the heavy-duty SUV field as a more refined and more intelligent proposition than ever before, which should leave many competitors shaking in their boots. Four variants make up […]
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2022 Lexus LX 500d F Sport review (video)
The Lexus LX has returned for its fourth generation, sporting a fresh platform, new engines and more technology than ever before. Since 1996, Lexus has had its own niche with the Toyota LandCruiser-based LX line, compared with other more on-road focused crossovers. Although it shares its bones with a lesser […]
2023 Toyota HiLux Rouge arrives in October, priced from $70,200
Toyota has confirmed that its new HiLux Rogue will be arriving in Australian dealerships through October, sitting in as the flagship variant before the GR Sport lands in 2023. Making headlines here is the Rogue’s increased ride height and the wider track over the standard HiLux, with the Rogue sitting […]
2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ute review (video)
Yes, we know it is flawed in many ways. But in a world of electronic this and automated that, the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a charmingly honest and relentlessly durable proposition that its buyers just can’t get enough of. Literally, too. Toyota has had to put a stop […]
2023 updates announced for Toyota HiLux, HiAce and Granvia in Australia
Toyota has announced added equipment and revisions for the HiLux SR and SR5 grades for 2023, as well as its HiAce and Granvia vans, alongside some price increases. Headlining the list of changes is a set of black 17-inch alloy wheels in favour of the steel rims on the HiLux […]
2023 Hyundai Palisade review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai’s biggest vehicle on sale in Australia, the Palisade, has been treated to a neat facelift for 2023, with updates providing a more refined drive experience as well as enhanced comfort and convenience inside. The Palisade has enjoyed decent success in Australia since it arrived in December 2020, accumulating around […]
MY2023 Genesis GV80 SUV update announced for Australia
Genesis has revealed full pricing and specification details of for its updated GV80 for the MY2023 (model year). Headlining the changeover is a revised suspension tune for some variants, a new multimedia control dial and tweaked steering. The updated suspension includes further local tuning, specifically for the Electronic Control Suspension […]
Hino apologises for two decades of fake emissions data – report
Toyota subsidiary, Hino, has apologised after company-commissioned investigation found that more than two decades of emissions data was faked by engineers on some engines in order to curry favour with their superiors. The investigative probe was first launched by the company and found that emissions data on some engines reaching […]