Nissan Australia will soon introduce a range of updates as part of the 2017 Nissan Navara Series II launch for the dual-cab lineup, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing revised specifications while introducing a new SL variant. According to leaked documents, the D23 Navara Series II will welcome an SL ‘tradie’ grade […]
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Audi Q2 on sale in Australia from $41,100
Audi Australia will launch the new Q2 compact SUV with a competitive starting price of just $41,100. This will make it a very tempting proposition, even against the top-spec Japanese rivals. The Q2 will compete with the likes of the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. However, the Q2 measures 4190mm […]
Bentley Bentayga Diesel revealed, gets tri-turbo V8
Bentley has taken the wraps off the new diesel version of the Bentayga SUV. And coincidentally, it comes in as Bentley’s first-ever diesel production vehicle. We’ll cut straight to the point here. The Bentley Bentayga Diesel, as it’s named, comes with a triple-turbo diesel 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 320kW and […]
Sporty Alfa Romeo Giulia ‘Veloce’ variants added to lineup
Alfa Romeo is reviving a classic nameplate for the second-sportiest Giulia variant after the twin-turbo, 376kW Quadrofoglio. Introducing the Giulia Veloce. The Veloce (Italian for velocity) badge was first used on fast Alfas in the 1950s. Sitting above the Giulia and Giulia Super, the Veloce will be available exclusively with […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain revealed
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its first off-road version of the E-Class, called the E-Class All-Terrain. It’s looking to swipe sales from the Audi A6 Allroad and upcoming Volvo V90 Cross Country. This is Merc’s new jumped up version of its large wagon. It features various body trimmings that give it a […]
VW has only fixed 10% of cars affected by dieselgate in Europe
Volkswagen remains faced with the challenge of fixing around 90 per cent of the impacted diesel vehicles in the aftermath of the dieselgate scandal. The German manufacturer yesterday made a statement outlining it has repaired less than 10 per cent of the 8.5 million affected vehicles in Europe powered by […]
2016 BMW X1 xDrive20d review (video)
BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, received a major makeover late last year that introduced an all-new platform, opening up more cabin space than ever before. Today we’re testing out the top xDrive20d diesel model to see if it’s worth your hard-earned dollars. The first-generation X1 was based on the E91 […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer on sale in Australia from $47,990
Holden has announced pricing and local specifications for the new Trailblazer heavy-duty seven-seat SUV. It comes is as the replacement to the Colorado 7. Coinciding with the launch of the new-look Colorado, the Trailblazer shares a similarly updated design, with a more sophisticated dual front grille, new slimline headlights, and […]