Jeep has applied some updates to its Wrangler range to help improve safety. The changes see an increase in its ANCAP rating, jumping from just 1 star to a more reasonable 3-star safety rating. Coinciding with the introduction of the MY2020 lineup, Jeep has applied autonomous emergency braking and blind-spot […]
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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 […]
Tesla Model X, Audi A7, Q8, MG HS get 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has handed out its last safety assessment results for the year, with the Tesla Model X, Audi A7 and Q8, and MG HS all given the full five-star rating. Meanwhile, unfortunately, the Hyundai Venue achieved only four stars. The updated Tesla Model X that went on sale this month […]
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 […]
2020 Porsche Macan GTS revealed, now on sale in Australia
Porsche has unveiled the new 2020 Porsche Macan GTS, which the company describes as the sportiest Macan on offer. It’s more powerful than the previous model, better-equipped for tackling corners, and more intelligent inside. Firstly, the engine. Porsche has installed the latest 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 from the Turbo variant, tuned […]
Hybrid Suzuki Swift Sport, S-Cross, Vitara confirmed for UK
Suzuki in the UK has announced details of its upcoming hybrid powertrain, called a Self-Charging Hybrid, which will become available on the Swift Sport, Vitara and S-Cross models during the first half of 2020. The new system promises a 15 per cent reduction in fuel consumption across the WLTP combined […]
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA unveiled, adds GLA 35 AMG variant
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its second-generation GLA small SUV, which showcases a fresh new look, more space inside, and improved technology and safety. A new GLA 35 AMG performance variant has also been added for the first time. The new model jumps onto the updated MFA2 platform like the latest A-Class. […]
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now on sale in Australia
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has hit Australia with a new 2.4L petrol engine, more power from the electric motor system, and increased tech inside. Starting with the powertrain, the petrol component is swapped from a 2.0-litre unit to a 2.4L. It produces 94kW and 199Nm, up from 87kW and […]