Honda has released the first round of information and an image of a new NSW Type S version, which will be introduced as a last goodbye to the second-gen NSX in 2022. After posting somewhat underwhelming sales figures since its introduction back in 2016, Honda has released some preliminary details […]
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Mitsubishi previews 2022 Outlander PHEV; more power, confirmed for Australia
Mitsubishi Motors has sent out a preview of its next-gen 2022 Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV), confirming its Australian arrival for the first half of next year. It comes complete with an overhauled and more powerful PHEV powertrain. Details at this point are few and far between, however, Mitsubishi has told […]
2021 Nissan Note patent images registered in Australia
Patent images of the 2021 Nissan Note have surfaced on the Australian Intellectual Property database, potentially indicating plans for a local launch in the near future. Nissan doesn’t currently offer a compact car in the shrinking light car market segment in Australia. In fact, the most affordable model it sells […]
Nissan Australia confirms 2022 launch for all-new Qashqai
The small SUV market segment in Australia will welcome the all-new Nissan Qashqai in 2022, the local arm has just confirmed, presenting a completely overhauled design, more passenger space, and more advanced technologies. Nissan officially unveiled the new, third-generation model back in February. But now the Australian arm is confirming […]
Aston Martin Valhalla unveiled, swaps V6TT for AMG V8TT
Aston Martin has raised the curtain on its upcoming hybrid supercar, the Valhalla, ahead of market entry in 2023. Instead of featuring a brand-new twin-turbo V6 as previously revealed, the company decided to leverage on its partnership with Mercedes-AMG and adopt one of its V8s it prepared earlier. The Valhalla […]
Mitsubishi Australia announces Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid variant
Mitsubishi Australia has added three new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants of the Eclipse Cross SUV to its model year 2022 lineup, which will appear in showrooms next month. The Eclipse Cross PHEV lineup is powered by a 2.4-litre MIVEC petrol engine pushing out 94kW/199Nm, paired with a 60kW/137Nm electric […]
Peugeot: 70% electrified by end of 2021, 100% by 2025
Pretty much all car manufacturers have some firm plans to roll out more electrified vehicles. Peugeot has confirmed 100 per cent of its showroom will be electrified by 2025, and as much as 70 per cent by the end of this year. Australia is a bit behind in terms of […]
2022 Subaru Forester update on sale in Australia from $35,990
Subaru Australia has announced some updates for the introduction of the 2022 model year Forester, adding increased safety tech, revised styling, and changes to the suspension and powertrain. Firstly, the 2022 Subaru Forester shows off new styling, as previously revealed. It includes updates to the front bumper bar, headlights and […]