Having driven all of the popular 4×4 utes available in Australia, we’re convinced the latest Mitsubishi Triton Exceed is the most off-road-capable package on the new-car market. Don’t believe us? We put together a proper 4×4 test to see if we could get it stuck. And by “proper 4×4 test” […]
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Volkswagen settles on $1 billion buy-back or fix plan for 3.0 TDI engines in U.S.
Volkswagen has reached an agreement with U.S. regulators, agreeing to a $1 billion settlement in regard to its 3.0-litre TDI engines embroiled in the dieselgate scandal. The $1 billion settlement includes plans to fix, or buy back the 80,000 vehicles equipped with VAG’s 3.0-litre TDI unit, and is in addition […]
Volkswagen to contribute $200 million to pollution fund in U.S.
Volkswagen has agreed to contribute as much as US$200 million into a pollution reduction fund in the U.S. in the ongoing aftermath of the dieselgate emissions scandal. A source closely involved on the settlement told Reuters that Volkswagen agreed to the payment as part of a wider agreement related to […]
Volkswagen to spend up to US$1.6b on buy-back plan in Canada
Volkswagen has agreed to a buy-back program in Canada worth some US$1.6 billion in the aftermath of the dieselgate emissions scandal. The deal is said to involve a buy-back, fix or compensation deal for the owners of about 105,000 affected vehicles equipped with 2.0 TDI engines produced between 2009 and […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery prices & specs for Australia revealed
Australian prices, specifications and the complete model lineup for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been revealed, with three engines and four main trim levels confirmed. According to data on RedBook, Australia will receive TD4, SD4, and TD6 engine options, spanning across S, SE, HSE, and HSE Luxury trim lines. […]
2017 Mitsubishi Triton update now on sale in Australia
Some revisions have been made to the Mitsubishi Triton ute for the 2017 model year update, with added technology and safety for most variants. All 2017 model pick-up models (body tray) come with a reversing camera as standard, along with a rear step bumper bar for the GLX double cab. […]
2016 Jaguar F-PACE 30d vs BMW X3 xDrive30d: comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT So it’s an easy win for the new Jaguar F-PACE on the design front when compared with BMW’s ageing and rather uninteresting X3 design. But how does the newcomer from England shape up against one of the veterans of the premium SUV market, we wonder. The […]
2017 Maserati Ghibli on sale in Australia from $138,990
Maserati has updated the Ghibli for 2017, and it’s now on sale in Australia. It brings more power, more technology, while offering customers more exclusivity. The MY17 is available in two new trim lines called Luxury and Sport, with each providing a distinct features list and unique exterior theme. For […]