Suzuki has given us a clear look at its future growth strategy as the company moves towards 2030, with a handful of EVs including an electric Jimny confirmed for release in the next 12 months or so. Suzuki says that the Japanese, Indian and European markets are at the “core” […]
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Lexus debuting infrared radiant heating technology with new RZ SUV
Lexus is set to debut an industry-first method of radiant infrared cabin heating in its upcoming RZ battery-electric vehicle, which the company says is far more efficient than current heating technologies. Rather than heating the air with a traditional convection approach, Lexus is going to install two infrared-emitting panels sitting […]
Hennessey announces 2.9L H650 supercharger kit for GM 6.2 V8, up to 650hp
Everyone’s favourite Texan tuning house, Hennessey, has released a new supercharger kit for SUVs that use the GM 6.2-litre V8 powertrain, unlocking a 55 per cent power increase. The kit, known as the H650 package, is priced at US$27,950 – just under AU$40,000 – brings power figures for GM’s vehicles […]
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro hybrid on sale in Australia, arrives H2 2023
Audi has confirmed that a plug-in hybrid variant of its Q5 SUV will be joining the lineup in Australia in the second half of this year, called the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line. The Q5 PHEV comes powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 195kW […]
Volkswagen secures additional 1800 T-Roc R units for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has managed to negotiate 1800 extra units of its performance compact SUV, the T-Roc R, for the local market, with prices kicking off from $54,300 before on-road costs. After the company made a similar move for its Touareg SUV that saw an additional 1000 units added to the […]
MY2023 Hyundai Tucson update announced for Australia, adds Bluelink
Hyundai has lifted the lid on prices and specifications for its MY2023 Tucson lineup in Australia, with all but the entry-level variant gaining the company’s latest Bluelink connected services technology, along with a price increase of $500 for the privilege. As with Hyundai’s update for the Tucson’s smaller sibling, the […]
2023 Subaru Crosstrek now on sale in Australia from $34,990
Subaru Australia has opened up the order book for its new Crosstrek range, replacing the XV. It features a choice of petrol and hybrid powertrains split across three trim levels, with deliveries set to begin in April. On the styling front, the new Crosstrek design adopts a set of slimmed-down […]
Hyundai Kona N could be killed off after existing generation
With the unveiling of the next-gen 2024 Hyundai Kona earlier today, consumers and fans might be wondering if there is a new N high-performance model on the horizon? In short, not likely. Hyundai has confirmed an N Line, though. Like many other carmakers, Hyundai is a global brand that provides […]