We know Ford is planning to introduce XR6 and potentially XR8 Sprint special editions, and now it looks like the rivals from Holden’s HSV arm could be planning a GTS-R last hurrah. General Motors has filed a trademark for the GTSR name. Records of the trademark application can be found […]
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Jaguar F-Pace Australian prices announced, arrives Q3 2016
The all-new Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar’s first ever SUV, will go on sale in Australia during the third quarter of 2016, with prices starting at a comparatively reasonable $74,340. Competing with the likes of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz SUVs, the F-Pace will be offered in four main trim levels, with an […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport on sale in Australia from $45,000
Mitsubishi Australia has launched the 2016 Challenger, which receives a name change and is now called the Pajero Sport. The company is calling it the “most technically advanced off-road capable SUV” it has ever produced. Now that’s a pretty bold claim, considering the range of SUVs it has created in […]
Ford Australia dealers to offer warranty-backed Roush tuning kits
Sources have confirmed with PerformanceDrive that Ford Australia dealers will soon be offering high-output Roush tuning kits for the new Mustang GT V8. It’s understood Ford showrooms all around the country will be offering kits as a factory-backed option. Roush, famous for developing aftermarket components and upgrade packages for the […]
Australian vehicle sales for November 2015 – MX-5 overtakes Toyota 86
VFACTS has released the national vehicle sales figures for Australia for November 2015, showing a number of changes in the popularity rankings. First up, the Corolla is back in the lead after losing out to the HiLux and Hyundai i30 in recent months. We also see the Holden Commodore is […]
Australian car manufacturing set to continue after 2017
The Australian motor industry may be given a new lease on life, if a number of proposals by different companies are realised. With a change in government, a falling Australian dollar, support from independent senators and component manufacturers, conditions are not as hostile as they were when the closure announcements […]
TRD Toyota 86 Blackline Edition on sale in Australia from $37,990
Toyota Australia is introducing a special edition of its most popular sportscar. Say hello to the TRD-enhanced Toyota 86 Blackline Edition. It’s based on the range-topping GTS variant so it comes with a 6.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system with sat-nav, HID headlights, fog lights, and leather-accented seats with Alcantara trimmings. In […]