Volvo Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the svelte new Volvo S90 large luxury sedan. It comes in as the company’s most advanced flagship ever. Four main model variants are confirmed for Australia, spanning from the T5 Momentum, D4 Momentum, D5 Inscription, to the range-topping T6 Inscription. The […]
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2017 Ford Ranger update announced; SYNC 3, Euro 5 powertrain
Ford Australia is announcing the model year 2017 Ford Ranger update, bringing a number of technology revisions to the increasingly popular ute. All models except the XL Plus come standard with a rear-view camera, front parking sensors on the XLT, and SYNC 3 for XLT and Wildtrak grades. There’s also […]
Volkswagen could face US$15 billion settlement over dieselgate
Volkswagen may be facing a record-setting US$15 billion in compensation payments in the US alone, according to reports. Sources close to the matter have told Reuters that VW’s ongoing settlement with US regulators is valued at around the US$15 billion mark, which would be the largest automotive buyback in US […]
2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series on sale in Australia Q4
The trusty (and very cool) Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series has received a number of updates for the Australian market, including refinements that were honed from extensive testing in some of Australia’s harshest conditions. Toyota Australia says it clocked up more than 100,000km in testing for the updated 70 Series, with […]
2016 Mazda BT-50 XTR Freestyle review (video)
Building on the success of Mazda’s seemingly unstoppable fleet of hatch and SUV favourites, the 2016 BT-50 is ready to take on the extremely vengeful ute segment. Mazda gave the BT-50 ute a mild facelift late last year, bringing an updated front end look and revised rear end, brought in […]
Volkswagen Australia addresses local customer concerns
Volkswagen’s Australian arm has updated owners regarding recalls associated with the emissions scandal, with confirmation local vehicles will soon receive a free software update. The update began in February with the Amarok, and involves a 30-minute installation of new software. Volkswagen has confirmed remaining owners will be contacted by email […]
2017 Ford Everest gets new RWD variant, priced from $55,990
Ford is offering a RWD variant of the Everest for the first time, based on the mid-spec Trend. It diversifies the lineup and gives buyers an opportunity to step into the Trend at a more affordable price. Up until now the Everest has only been offered in Australia with four-wheel […]
Ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn under criminal investigation
German prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into two high-level VW execs, including former CEO Martin Winterkorn. Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, requested the investigation, focussing on the amount of time VW execs were aware of the devices, and their failure to go public. Former CEO Winterkorn and another high-ranking Volkswagen […]