The Land Rover Discovery will go through a mid-life update soon, and according to a European report there is going to be a big advancement in powertrain technology for the iconic, seven-seat off-roader. According to a recent Auto Express report in the UK, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery is set […]
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2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to debut in August – report
Some more rumours are circulating regarding the all-new, 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. And the latest of such is that Toyota is apparently planning to unveil the new model, or at least a concept version, as early as August this year. According to a recent BestCarWeb.jp report, Toyota is working […]
2020 BMW X2 xDrive25e revealed as new plug-in hybrid option
BMW has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid version of its X2 small SUV, called the X2 xDrive25e. It follows the recent debut of the X1 xDrive25e. The new powertrain option offers an electric range of up to 57km. These are the next in line to receive BMW’s latest plug-in hybrid […]
Hyundai confirms hybrid for Tucson, Santa Fe, Kia Sorento in 2020
Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed it will be launching hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for the Tucson and Santa Fe later this year, along with a similar setup to be offered for the new Kia Sorento. This is all part of aggressive plans to increase efforts in future mobility. The […]
2019 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD review (video)
Toyota is off to a cracking start with the new-generation RAV4, accumulating a tonne of sales in its first year on the market. In fact, it’s been such a success that it’s about to overtake the Mazda CX-5 to become the best-selling SUV on the Australian new car market this […]
McLaren Speedtail 403km/h top speed validated with final tests
McLaren’s latest Ultimate Series model, the Speedtail, has just completed its final top speed validation runs, hitting a maximum of 403km/h. This confirms its position as the fastest-ever McLaren road vehicle. The Speedtail is described as a “Hyper-GT” car, in that it is extremely fast yet it also promises a […]
BMW X5, X6, X7 receive Lane Change Assistant in Australia
BMW Australia has announced an enhanced driver assistant technology called Lane Change Assistant for its X5, X6 and X7 models. The technology helps to boost safety via automatically checking the blind-spot during lane changes. Lane Change Assistant will come standard on X6 models produced from August 2019, and X5 and […]
2020 Subaru XV Hybrid, Forester Hybrid on sale in Australia in March
Following our previous report, Subaru Australia has now officially confirmed it will be launching two new hybrid SUVs, with the introduction of the 2020 Forester and XV Hybrid e-Boxer variants. These will go on sale early next year. The new powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder boxer engine paired […]