Mazda has announced its new sustainable product development policy in the form of its ‘Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030’ doctrine that will see 100 per cent of its lineup powered by a hybrid or electric powertrain by the end of the decade. The Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 policy provides a roadmap for the […]
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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross GXL Hybrid review (video)
Toyota has put its best foot forward with the all-new 2021 Yaris Cross, feeding increasing consumer demand for compact SUVs. The new model becomes the smallest of a seven-strong SUV fleet from the Japanese brand, competing against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, and Mazda CX-3. Even though […]
McLaren Artura makes Australian debut, on sale from $449,500
The all-new McLaren Artura has touched down in Australia for the first time, and is making its way around the country for its first local tour before customer deliveries commence later this year. It’s the dawn of a new era; the hybrid supercar. We’ve seen what the exotic carmakers can […]
Jaguar Land Rover developing hydrogen fuel cell Defender
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it is developing hydrogen fuel cell technologies for potential future showroom products, and has created a concept for testing based on the Land Rover Defender. For now, the few limited details that we do know is that the development direction is called Project Zeus, with […]
2021 Toyota Kluger scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
As expected, the all-new 2021 Toyota Kluger has achieved a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, following recent assessment of crash test data by the local safety division. The new model has only just gone on sale in Australia. The new model, which is underpinned by the company’s latest TNGA platform […]
2022 Lexus NX unveiled; new 2.4 turbo, TNGA platform, bigger inside
Lexus has unveiled the all-new, second-generation 2022 NX mid-size SUV. It gets the latest TNGA platform, debuts some brand new powertrains including a 2.4 turbo, and brings in a fresh interior with added technology. Let’s start with the powertrains. So, as suspected, Lexus is launching some new badges with the […]
2022 Ford Maverick pickup revealed, not for Australia
Ford is making headlines this week after unveiling a new dual-cab hybrid ute/pickup, called the Maverick, promising exceptional fuel economy and an extremely affordable sticker price. Unfortunately, it is not for Australia at this point. The 2022 Ford Maverick is set to be priced in the US at $19,995 (just […]
2022 BMW X3 / X4 update debuts, on sale in Australia Q4
BMW has revealed a mild facelift for the 2022 X3 and X4 mid-size SUVs, with the local arm confirming it will include a plug-in hybrid variant for the first time in Australia, called the xDrive30e. The latest generation X3 and X4 range, complete with a range of new powertrain options […]