Ford Australia has been spotted testing the facelifted, 2018 Ford Ranger out on public roads in Victoria, hiding a new-look front end and some minor detail changes. This image was sent in to us by a PD fan (thanks Daniel) showing what appears to be a lower-spec XL variant of […]
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2018 Toyota Fortuner now on sale, prices cut by $5000
Some updates have been announced for the introduction of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner, with prices sashed across the range by at least $5000. Yep, five grand. Toyota Australia is obviously looking to give the off-roader a more compelling edge in the tough market segment, with prices now kicking off from […]
2017 Nissan Navara ST review (video)
Nissan’s latest D23 Narava is so good, Mercedes-Benz has slapped its badge on it. Except, unlike the Mercedes version (probably), the Narava is priced competitively, offers genuine heavy-duty capability, and comes backed with decades of heritage and ute know-how. Like most of the Japanese/Thai-built utes, the Thai-built Navara comes in a […]
Former Volkswagen chief engineer arrested for dieselgate – report
The former head engineer at Volkswagen Group, Wolfgang Hatz, has reportedly been arrested by German authorities for his role in the massive dieselgate scandal that saw millions of vehicles roll out from VW Group brands with illegal software. Hatz was employed by Volkswagen Group as an engine developer for Audi […]
2018 Audi Q7 e-tron on sale in Australia in January
Audi Australia has confirmed the 2018 Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid large SUV will go on sale in Australia in January next year, bringing some of the brand’s Le Mans racing technology to the full-size premium SUV segment. Getting straight to the point, the Q7 e-tron is powered by a 3.0-litre […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Australian lineup confirmed: 2.0T, 2.2TD, and QV
Details of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio lineup have been confirmed for Australia, ahead of its on-sale date during the first quarter of 2018. Alfa Romeo will be offering Australian customers three different engine variants, including the range-topping Quadrifoglio (QV). All come with an all-wheel drive system as standard, an eight-speed […]
2018 Toyota HiLux updates announced, 10 new variants
Australia’s favourite ute has been updated for 2018, with three new SR extra-cab variants and three new auto Hi-Rider models added to the 2018 Toyota HiLux range. Following market demand, Toyota is introducing three SR extra cab-chassis variants with either a six-speed manual or auto featuring the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. […]
BMW 530d highway patrol cars to join Victoria police fleet
With the death of the Australian-made Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore, police forces around the country are looking for new rides. BMW Australia has teamed up with the Victoria Police to facilitate a fleet of 530d highway patrol cars. It’s like we’re in Germany or something. The partnership will include […]