Mercedes-Benz has won the race of the big three German brands to introduce an electric mid-size SUV, unveiling the new EQC overnight. It will contend with the upcoming Audi e-tron and BMW iX3 in the same class, and the already-launched Jaguar I-PACE crossover. The EQC is the first vehicle to […]
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2018 Honda HR-V now on sale in Australia, with RS variant
Following the initial announcement of the updated 2018 Honda HR-V in June, Honda Australia has now confirmed lineup details and local prices. Four main variants are being offered in Australia, including the VTi, VTi-S, RS (new), and flagship VTi-LX. All come powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that develops […]
2019 Subaru Forester Australian lineup details revealed
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester will go on sale in Australia very soon, and PerformanceDrive has found some of the initial specs and variant details. According to leaked documents, the 2019 Subaru Forester will initially launch in four main trim levels spanning from the 2.5i, 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium, to the […]
2019 Porsche Macan production commences at Leipzig plant
Production of the new Porsche Macan has commenced at the company’s factory in Leipzig, following the model’s debut earlier this year. The factory had to make some changes to its tooling before production could commence. But, this week, the first example was completed. It was a striking Mamba Green Metallic […]
Holden Acadia features and initial specs confirmed
Holden is continuing to drip-feed information about the upcoming GMC-based Holden Acadia. And today, the local arm has provided some specs and confirmed some features that will be available with the new SUV. The Holden Acadia will come in as Holden’s new seven-seat option, powered by a 3.6-litre V6 petrol […]
2019 BMW X3 M spotted at Nurburgring, sounds just like M3/M4 (video)
It’s back again. The BMW X3 M has been spotted in prototype form at the Nurburgring, shedding some of the camouflage that we saw in previous spy videos. BMW has revealed and indeed launched the new X3 M40i, which is a performance variant developed by BMW’s M Performance sub-brand. This […]
2018 Mazda CX-3 on sale in Australia, adds new 1.8 diesel
The cute little Mazda CX-3 has come in for a mild facelift for 2018, with added safety and revised styling headlining the update. Fans of the diesel engine will welcome a decent increase in power, too. Mazda Australia has launched the 2018 CX-3 update in four main grades, spanning from […]
Vauxhall GT X Experimental concept previews upcoming design
Vauxhall/Opel have revealed a new visionary concept car called the GT X Experimental, as previewed earlier. It gives us a clue of the brands’ future design direction. The concept is pitched as a five-door, fully electric coupe-like compact SUV. So, it essentially blends almost all of the trending vehicle styles […]