Looking for a fun little city crossover? Kia has announced an interesting little car that might tickle your fancy. It’s called the Picanto X-Line, building on the sportiness of the overseas-only Picanto GT Line. The X-Line is basically a raised-up version of the Picanto, with some SUV aspirations. The body […]
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2018 Kia Sorento gets 8spd auto, added safety
The 2018 Kia Sorento facelift has been revealed, giving the family seven-seat SUV a fresh look, new technology, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Starting with the design, there’s a revised front end with a new bumper bar, new LED headlights, and a dark metallic finish for the tiger-nose grille. Around […]
New Land Rover Discovery donated to Australian Red Cross
Land Rover Australia has donated a new Discovery to the Australian Red Cross to help the team reach remote areas in Northern Territory in need of care or community assistance. The local arm has been assisting Red Cross in the country for over 60 years, assisting in times of crisis […]
Mercedes-AMG G 63 & G 65 Exclusive editions announced
Mercedes-AMG G 63 ad G 65 Exclusive editions have been announced, likely coming in as the last hurrah for the current generation performance G-Class. As we know, Mercedes is hard at work developing the next-gen G-Class, with various prototypes spotted over the past 12 months or so. Fans needn’t worry […]
2018 Jeep Renegade revealed; Uconnect updated, more tech
The MY2018 update for the Jeep Renegade has been announced in the US, bringing in enhanced in-car technology and on-board entertainment, a revised interior layout, and improved standard equipment. Chief among the updates is the introduction of FCA’s Uconnect 4 system with a 7.0-inch touch-screen interface. It comes packaged with […]
Volvo XC40 getting Pilot Assist, large tablet-like touch-screen
More teasers of the upcoming Volvo XC40 small SUV have been handed out, with some advanced technologies confirmed. The company is hoping to set new standards for safety and user experience in the small SUV segment with the new model. As we know, the XC40 will be built on Volvo’s fresh […]
Editorial: Could autonomous cars spell the end of SUVs?
The SUV’s success story is still in full swing and probably isn’t quite near reaching its peak. SUV sales in Australia repeatedly set new benchmarks, especially in the mid-size class. Previously, ‘four wheel drives’ were off-road-capable wagons, with live axles all round, generally a ladder frame construction underneath, and less […]
Mercedes-Benz G 300 CDI wagon & dual-cab announced for Australia
Following the launch of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional ute introduction in Australia, the company is now offering the wagon and double-cab chassis ute version in G 300 CDI form. This is one of the most heavy-duty and rugged 4×4 vehicles on the market, competing with the likes of the Toyota […]