Honda has confirmed its all-new 2021 Honda HR-V will be unveiled in February and will come with hybrid technology as standard for the first time. The small SUV market segment is one of the fastest-growing classes in many markets around the world. And Honda is ensuring its next-gen model is […]
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2021 Lexus LS 500, 500h update now on sale in Australia
Lexus Australia has upped the ante on its flagship luxury car, bringing in revised features and technology for the arrival of the 2021 Lexus LS. It goes on sale this week. Two variants continue to make up the range, including the LS 500 and the LS 500h. These are available […]
2021 Nissan Qashqai previewed, gets range-extender EV option
Some details and a teaser image of the all-new 2021 Nissan Qashqai have been sent out ahead of its debut set for the second quarter of this year. With the all-new model comes the introduction of an interesting new electric powertrain option. Yep, the 2021 Qashqai will be available as […]
Is this the sound of the Toyota GR Super Sport? (video)
Toyota Gazoo Racing has sent out a preview of its 2021 Le Mans Hypercar engine sound, which could give us a taste of the sound of the GR Super Sport road car that’s on the way. The GR Super Sport is an all-new hypercar that Toyota and its motorsport and […]
2021 Toyota Yaris review – petrol vs hybrid (video)
Throw everything you know about the Toyota Yaris out the window. Any preconceptions you have on the light-sized hatch will be forgotten when you get to know the fourth generation 2021 model. It would have to be one of the biggest changes to a car’s formula we’ve seen this year. […]
Lexus previews DIRECT4 EV tech with 300kW prototype (video)
Following on from yesterday’s story about Toyota planning six new fully electric vehicles, Lexus has also confirmed it is pushing ahead in the area of electrification and has developed a new DIRECT4 electric drive system. DIRECT4 is the company’s upcoming drive control system which will be incorporated in future electrified […]
2021 Lexus UX update now on sale in Australia from $44,445
Lexus Australia has announced a light 2021 update for its smallest SUV, the UX, bringing in refinements to the powertrain, improved practicality, and some updates for the on-board technology. The entry price point has also been brought down. Starting with the powertrain changes, two options continue to be available. There’s […]
2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport on sale from $37,665
Those in the market for a small SUV with a strong sporting aesthetic are now treated to another option, with the launch of the Toyota C-HR GR Sport. This is the first GR Sport model to reach Australian shores. Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has been very busy of late, working […]