Volvo has confirmed the new V90 Cross Country is the next model to receive the high-performance Polestar treatment. The 2017 V90 Cross Country equipped with D4, D5 and T6 engines are all set to be offered optional Polestar treatment, consisting of more power and faster gear shifts. In the most […]
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What the 2018 Mitsubishi ASX could look like
Mitsubishi is thought to be preparing an all-new ASX, which would be a good thing as the small SUV still proves very popular with Australian buyers. It’s currently the second-best-selling small SUV in the class only behind the Mazda CX-3, year-to-date (through October). Widely believed to be based on the […]
Porsche Macan 2.0T base model on sale in Australia from $76,610
Porsche Australia has expanded the local Macan lineup with the introduction of a new base model featuring a four-cylinder engine. This becomes the most affordable Porsche on sale. The new engine is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit producing 185kW and 370Nm. Paired with the standard seven-speed dual-clutch PDK auto […]
Ford Territory name not carrying over to Edge replacement
Ford Australia has confirmed it won’t be using the Territory nameplate again when it imports the Canadian-built Edge in 2018, which will be available with seven seats and effectively come in as the Territory’s replacement. The company weighed up the idea, since the Territory was a popular and well-known model […]
New Mazda CX-5 production commences, lands in Australia first half 2017
Production of Mazda’s stylish new CX-5 has commenced in Japan, ready for its home market introduction in February before landing in Australia during the first half of 2017. The CX-5 is currently the best-selling SUV in Australia, with one million produced globally by April in 2015. This makes it the […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk to feature AWD with torque-vectoring
Jeep has all but officially confirmed a Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, however, CEO Mike Manley has and the company was found to have trademarked the name. Until now it was thought it would use a rear-wheel drive system but this might not be the case. According to rumours the Grand Cherokee […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio base model shown on TV news
A lower-end variant of Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio SUV has made a rare television appearance in Italy alongside Fiat-Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne, ahead of its 2017 launch. The first look at the upcoming entry-level variant SUV was captured by Italian news channel TG5 who covered the visit from Italy’s Prime Minister […]
For Sale: Meticulously restored 1960 Willys Jeep Gala
An unusual variant of the original Willy’s Jeep (grandfather of the modern Wrangler) is going up for auction at RM Sotheby’s Arizona event. This 1960 Willys Gala is a beach-themed version of the wartime favourite, with a blue and white colour scheme, fun striped trim and tassled fabric rooftop that […]