Shortly after confirming specs for its MY23 Palisade lineup, Hyundai has received a four-star ANCAP rating for the outgoing family cruise-liner after assessors said the large SUV fell short in two key areas. ANCAP’s official scorecard for the Palisade rated its adult occupant protection and child occupant protection at 79 […]
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Australian details for 2023 Hyundai Palisade confirmed, arrives August
Hyundai Australia is getting ready to launch the facelifted 2023 Palisade, and has today confirmed specs and lineup details. It’s due to launch in August. Two variants will be available locally, including the Elite and Highlander. These will be offered with both the 3.8-litre GDi petrol V6 matched with front-wheel […]
INEOS planning small electric 4×4, to slot below Grenadier
Billionaire founder of INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has confirmed his intention to produce a small, full electric take on its 4×4 Grenadier as the brand looks to continue its expansion on the world stage. The founder and chairman said he’s been sinking more than $1 billion into the project, with […]
Next-generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC ‘X254’ officially revealed
The mid-size premium SUV market segment has just welcomed the all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC. Codenamed the X254, the new model showcases a fresh design, new plug-in hybrid engine tech, and boosted levels of connectivity and in-car luxury. Firstly, the design. It goes for a smoother and more rounded look, similar […]
8-seat Land Rover Defender 130 revealed, confirmed for Australia
JLR has lifted the lid on the largest member of the Land Rover Defender family, with its all-new 8-seat Defender 130. It has been confirmed for Australia and will be available in two main powertrain configurations, locally. When it arrives, the Defender 130 will be offered in a two-variant lineup, […]
2023 BMW X1 and iX1 EV officially revealed, confirmed for Australia
BMW has unveiled the new 2023 X1 small SUV, including an all-new addition to the company’s battery electric range with the introduction of the iX1 fully electric model. Codenamed the U11 X1, BMW’s small SUV range supersedes the outgoing F48 generation that has been around for seven years now. It […]
2023 Lexus RX debuts, topped by 270kW ‘RX 500h’ 2.4 turbo hybrid
The all-new, fifth-generation Lexus RX large SUV has been unveiled, showcasing a freshened up design, new powertrain options including the company’s 2.4 turbo, and new levels of luxury for the nameplate. Firstly, the design takes a similar form as other recent Lexus SUVs, such as the new NX. The front […]
All-new Peugeot 408 coupe-style SUV confirmed, debuts late June
Peugeot has sent out a teaser image that confirms an all-new model is on the horizon, called the 408. It’ll come in as the company’s first coupe-style SUV. Who would have thought a coupe-like SUV would be popular? They were first introduced back in the naughties and early teens, with […]