JLR is looking to ensure no two flagship Range Rovers hitting the road here in Australia will look alike, with the company expanding its SV Bespoke service for its range-toppers while adding a new plug-in hybrid powertrain option. The most important upgrade comes in the form of a new 3.0-litre […]
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2023 Ford Escape ST-Line review – PHEV & 2.0T AWD (video)
In the highly oversaturated battleground of medium SUVs, the 2023 Ford Escape is a modest sales performer, having shifted 2179 units in 2022 – a 1.2 per cent improvement over its 2021 sales performance. This has more to do with the cut-throat nature of the segment than any deficiencies on […]
2024 Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia
Peugeot has confirmed and locked in the new 408 crossover for Australia, arriving late in 2023. The company is now taking in expressions of interest. The Peugeot 408 is a new fastback-style of SUV, closely related to the Citroen C5 X. It’s wrapped up in Peugeot’s latest design language, with […]
Toyota Yaris hits 10 million global sales milestone
Toyota has announced that its pint-sized Yaris hatchback has joined an exclusive club within the company after it hit a milestone of 10 million global sales. It’s an honour that the Yaris shares with five other Toyota vehicles that have been able to record sales figures exceeding eight figures, along […]
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV LX review (video)
And here I was thinking Honda is starting to forget about its heritage and core values, and the the 2023 Civic e:HEV comes along. Sure, it is an ‘eco-focused’ vehicle featuring hybrid power, but it does boast a high-revving petrol engine and it handles like a dream. This could not […]
Nissan adds ST-L e-Power to X-Trail range in Australia, from $49,490
Nissan has announced another member of its growing e-Power hybrid range, with the mid-spec ST-L variant to join the Ti and Ti-L family later this year with a price tag of $49,490 (before on-roads), making it the most affordable hybrid X-Trail available. Nissan’s new X-Trail e-Power range comes powered by […]
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid review (video)
It seems Toyota is on a mission to fill every niche in the Australian new car market, with the Corolla Cross designed to fit between the Yaris Cross and RAV4, and alongside the regular Corolla. This relative newcomer is designed to penetrate the small SUV segment, like the C-HR. Spun […]
2023 Kia Niro review – Hybrid & Electric (video)
Kia is hoping its follow-up to the first-gen Niro will take off where its admittedly lacklustre predecessor left off, offering a more mature and striking design package and a more fuel-efficient hybrid engine. While Kia’s accent across almost every segment has been quick and formidable, the company has been somewhat […]