The Jaguar F-Pace has landed in Australia, and deliveries are just two weeks away. For a comprehensive look at the list of features and prices, check out our previous report here. Jaguar first previewed the production version of the F-Pace after a long, long period of spy shots, rumours and […]
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Volkswagen emission fix doesn’t work, says consumer report
An Italian consumer watchdog has released test data showing an Audi Q5 returning even worse figures after Volkswagen’s fix was installed. The Q5 in question was fitted with VW’s EA189 2.0-litre TDI engine, which had a staring-role in the controversial fallout post-dieselgate, due to its release of 40 times the […]
2016 Holden Captiva diesel review (video)
Holden has released an updated Captiva for 2016, with a raft of special aesthetic touches and upgrades. Holden received some criticism for its previous Captiva 7, so it intends to win back some good-faith with customers with the latest. If you want to succeed in the automotive world in 2016, […]
Australians not swayed by VW dieselgate, strong demand for new Tiguan
Volkswagen Australia has issued a statement highlighting a strong sales effort for its key models in June, particularly the Amarok, despite the recent recall and diesel scandal. Volkswagen’s local arm sold 5913 units in the month of June, 2016, the company says, hindered by a lack of availability for its […]
Renault Alaskan revealed, Renault’s first 1-tonne ute
Renault wants a slice of the bloodbath that is the workhorse utility sector – a market fragment which has seen unprecedented attention in the last few years, with every player getting a mid-cycle enhancement or complete overhaul, not to mention some new players. To that end, Renault has revealed the […]
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS & Exceed now standard with seven seats in Australia
Mitsubishi Australia is announcing the seven-seat option for its new Pajero Sport (Challenger replacement), giving the heavy-duty SUV a competitive stance along side the rivals. The Pajero Sport is a heavy-duty ute-based SUV that goes up against the likes of the Toyota HiLux-based Fortuner, the D-Max-based MU-X, and the Colorado-based […]
Maserati Levante on sale in Australia from $139,990
Are you looking to buy a luxurious large SUV? You might be interested to hear Maserati has announced its new Levante for Australia, along with pricing and specifications. The Levante is Maserati’s first ever SUV, ready to take on the increasingly popular SUV segments. It showcases a stylish body, designed […]
EU commissioner calls for VW buyback offer, similar to US
Europe’s Industry Commissioner has called for Volkswagen to offer a compensation package for European customers, similar to the $10 billion US buyback reported yesterday. Elzbieta Bienkowska, European Industry Commissioner, said in a newspaper report that “Volkswagen should voluntarily pay European car owners compensation that is comparable with that which they […]