Porsche joins the trendy coupe-SUV market with the introduction of the all-new Cayenne Coupe, based on the latest Cayenne and Cayenne Turbo. There was a time when even the thought of a Porsche SUV was blasphemous. Now, SUVs are among the most popular vehicles in the company’s showroom (2018 sales […]
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Hyundai Kona Electric now on sale in Australia
Hyundai Australia has launched its second fully electric model, following the IONIQ late last year. Welcome to the Hyundai Kona Electric. It joins the market as the only electric model in the segment. Two variants are on sale in Australia, including the Elite and the Highlander. Like the regular Kona, […]
2020 Land Rover Defender spotted, extreme winter testing (video)
Land Rover has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 2020 Land Rover Defender, up in the freezing conditions in Sweden. Thanks to the spy video, we get a good look at the boxy shape. The Defender has always been renowned for its sheer ruggedness, and its […]
Kia Ceed crossover sketch previews striking new SUV
Kia has sent out a teaser image of its first-ever Ceed crossover, previewing a new model for the small SUV market segment. The company says designers have been given freedom to explore new body styles for the latest Ceed, and this crossover stands out above the rest, the company says. […]
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed, gets EQ Boost technology
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has come in for a mild facelift, bringing in minor design revisions, more advanced technology, and some updated powertrains. Perhaps the biggest news from a technical perspective is the introduction of Mercedes’s latest ‘EQ Boost’ mild-hybrid technology, including a 48-volt electric system. The tech adds a […]
2019 Mazda CX-8 update now on sale in Australia
Mazda Australia is boosting the standard equipment list for the CX-8 7-seat SUV, following its initial launch in July last year. The boosted valued comes thanks to tech upgrades and more advanced driving systems. Two variants continue on sale in Australia, including the Sport and the top Asaki. Both now […]
2020 Jaguar F-PACE 300 Sport, Chequered Flag editions announced
Following in the footsteps of the Jaguar XE 300 Sport, the British marque has now announced the F-PACE 300 Sport and Chequered Flag special editions. These will arrive in Australia later this year. The F-PACE 300 Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that produces an impressive 221kW […]
2019 Subaru Forester scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2019 Subaru Forester has just undergone crash testing in ANCAP’s latest round of product analysis, and it has come out the other side with a five-star safety rating. Subaru Australia introduced the new Forester late last year, but up until now it was technically unrated by ANCAP. After smashing […]