Australian pricing and specifications for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain wagon have been announced, ahead of its local market launch in June. Just one variant will go on sale in Australia; the E 220d 4Matic. It uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, producing 143kW and 400Nm, connected to a nine-speed […]
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Ranger, BT-50, Triton confirmed for 2017 SuperUtes so far
The supplementary category for the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, SuperUtes, is gathering momentum, with the control platform to be revealed on May 30, before the season debut at the Townsville 400 on July 7-9. After the Brisbane unveiling of the control chassis, testing will begin from June. Prior to that, […]
2017 Toyota Prado Altitude special edition on sale in Australia
A new special edition Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been announced in Australia, called the Altitude. It brings a number of added features, summing to $5000 in added value. The Prado Altitude is a regular special edition for the seven-seat off-roader. For this latest edition it’s based on the GXL 2.8-litre […]
2017 Toyota HiLux TRD pack now on sale in Australia
The TRD HiLux has returned, but this time as a mainly cosmetic package rather than sporting a modified engine like its predecessor. Starting with the SR5 4×4 dual-cab, the $58,990 drive-away TRD adds black 18-inch six-spoke alloys, a sports bar, mudflaps, a full towing kit, soft tonneau cover with bedliner, […]
Volkswagen Touareg Adventure edition announced for Australia
Volkswagen Australia is introducing an Adventure special edition of its Touareg luxury SUV in an attempt to breathe some life into the SUV before it is replaced by the next-gen version. Starting with the 180TDI as the basis, the Adventure adds bi-xenon headlamps, 19-inch ‘Salvador’ alloys, Vienna leather trim, adaptive […]
2017 Audi A5 & S5 now on sale in Australia from $69,900
The 2017 Audi A5 and S5 have arrived in Australia, bringing a suave new design language, more advanced standard features and some powerful new engine options to the range. Four main variants are on offer, spanning from the 2.0 TFSI, the 2.0 TDI quattro, to the 2.0 TFSI quattro, and […]
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country spotted in Australia, to be priced from $110,000
What is believed to be one of the first 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country examples in Australia has been spotted out on the roads, ahead of its official market debut taking place in the first half of this year. This example was spotted by a keen-eyed PerformanceDrive reader (thanks Raj), […]
Volkswagen officially a felon in the US, pleads guilty to criminal conduct
Volkswagen Group has pleaded guilty to three felonies in the United States, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and introducing imported merchandise into the USA by means of false statements. This essentially makes Volkswagen Group a felon. The automotive giant pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court, following the uncovering […]