BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the 2019 BMW X5 M out on the Nurburgring in Germany. And it looks like the driver is pushing pretty hard to ensure the new model lives up to its performance pedigree. The next X5 M is expected to come […]
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Maserati Levante GTS revealed, part of MY2019 update
Maserati has just unveiled the new Levante GTS SUV at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. It comes in as the most powerful variant the Italian company has devised, aside from the exclusive Trofeo edition. Under the bonnet is a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 that kicks out an […]
MINI Countryman S E ALL4 plug-in hybrid on sale in Australia Q2, 2019
The plug-in hybrid MINI Countryman S E ALL4 has been confirmed for the Australian market, scheduled to arrive during the second quarter of next year. It will come in as the first hybrid MINI for the local market. Power comes in the form of a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine […]
2019 Range Rover Sport update on sale in Australia, arrives Q4
The impressive and fashionable Range Rover Sport will soon receive some updates in Australia for the 2019 model year, with a new SDV6 diesel engine added and enhanced safety tech increasing its alluring character. Replacing the SD4 engine is a new SDV6. It’s a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel unit that produces 183kW […]
Jaguar C-PACE trademark found, for new coupe SUV?
Jaguar may soon jump on board the coupe-SUV bandwagon with a model called the Jaguar C-PACE. The news comes as a trademark application for the name was found logged at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The German carmakers were the first to come up with the idea of an […]
BMW iX3 to be produced in China, exported to outside markets
BMW has confirmed its upcoming all-electric BMW iX3 will be produced in China and exported to some international markets. The plan comes as BMW expands its BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture. During 2017, BMW sold 560,000 vehicles in China, which was more than US and Germany sales combined. Two-thirds […]
2019 Kia Sportage now on sale in Australia from $29,990
Kia Australia is introducing the 2019 Kia Sportage range, with updated powertrains and increased safety brought in to boost the mid-size SUV’s competitiveness. Four main variants lines are being offered, spanning from the Si, Si Premium, the SLi, to the top GT-Line. These are then split up by three engines, […]
2019 Suzuki Jimny confirmed for Australia with 1.5L K15B engine
Suzuki has just confirmed the 2019 Suzuki Jimny will go on sale in Australia during the first quarter of next year. Some specs have also been confirmed. Up until now the future of the Jimny in terms of the new car market in Australia was a bit hazy. But now […]