There’s a battle on the horizon. Some of the most popular heavy-duty 7-seat SUVs and utes in Australia will soon receive major updates, with the 2021 Toyota HiLux, 2021 Isuzu D-Max, and 2021 Mazda BT-50 all scheduled to arrive this year, starting from August. And with the utes, at least […]
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2020 Mazda CX-30 G25 Astina review (video)
Slotting snugly in between the CX-3 and the 3 is the all-new Mazda CX-30. Think of it as like a crossover version of the 3, only with more rear seat and boot space, and better outward visibility. Actually, we’re starting to think this is what the latest Mazda3 should have […]
2020 Mazda3 turbo confirmed, gets 2.5T with 170kW
It’s official. The 2020 Mazda3 turbo features the company’s 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, developing 170kW and 420Nm. Although the power output is decent for this class, it’s the torque that should frighten most rivals. Details of the anticipated model were revealed during a video presentation by Mazda Mexico. As you […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2020 (VFACTS)
Well it looks like the automotive industry is on its way to recovery following the initial coronavirus outbreak. New vehicle registration figures (VFACTS) for June 2020 have just been handed out, revealing some promising numbers. According to the figures, 110,234 new vehicles were registered during June this year. That’s well […]
Mazda Australia announces Skyactiv-X M-Hybrid for Mazda3, CX-30
Mazda Australia has announced initial details for its all-new Skyactiv-X M-Hybrid powertrain, which will be introduced for the 2020 Mazda3 in August and the CX-30 later in the year. Full specifications for the local market are yet to be confirmed, however, the new powertrain comprises of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol. […]
Is this the sound of the 2021 Mazda3 turbo? (video)
Remember the story about a new turbocharged option for the Mazda3 coming in for the 2021 model? Well, it seems the initial report, by Jalopnik, could be right. Mazda has just released some teasers onto social media which hint at just that. Firstly, Mazda USA has released a video onto […]
2021 Mazda BT-50 revealed; smaller, more advanced tech, less power/torque
This is the 2021 Mazda BT-50, which has just been unveiled today. As previewed last week, this is a major model change, switching from a Ford Ranger platform and powertrain to the upcoming Isuzu D-Max platform and powertrain. Firstly, the design. It looks good in our opinion. Very modern and […]
Top 5 fun yet sensible cars for young professionals
You’ve graduated uni, settled into a job, have no kids and aren’t a true ‘adult’ yet – so now it’s time to have some fun. What car should you buy? Here are our top 5 fun yet sensible cars for young professionals. Your twenties and early thirties are generally a […]