Lexus has revealed that its forthcoming 2023 UX compact SUV lineup will be receiving a handful of additional features ahead of its official arrival in Australia later this year, with entertainment and safety tech headlining the updates. First up, Lexus says that it has tweaked the construction of the body […]
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2022 Lexus NX scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The all-new Lexus NX has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety rating following local assessment of overseas-performed crash tests. Initial crash tests performed by the Euro NCAP division have shown results that are in line with our local ANCAP’s full satisfaction, with high scores handed out for child occupant […]
2022 Honda HR-V on sale in Australia from $36,700
Honda Australia has launched its all-new HR-V lineup, including the new e:HEV hybrid. Full specifications and equipment have been confirmed. Two variants of the new model are launching in Australia, including the entry Vi X and the flagship e:HEV L. The Vi X comes with a 1.5-litre petrol that produces […]
All-new 2022 Nissan Qashqai specs confirmed for Australia
Nissan Australia says it is taking a “more of everything” approach to the hardware and packaging of its all-new 2022 Nissan Qashqai lineup, with some power increases and more safety and entertainment features on the way. Nissan is bringing the Qashqai to Australia in a four-variant lineup, with the ST […]
BMW testing first XM electrified SUV with 480kW V8 hybrid
BMW says it is nearing the final tuning phase for its upcoming XM flagship, which features a new hybrid V8 powertrain that could give us a sign of things to come for BMW M’s next-gen high-powered models. While the Concept XM was first unveiled last year as a plug-in hybrid […]
Bentley unveils extended wheelbase Bentayga, arrives Q4 2022
Have you ever thought to yourself that the one thing holding the Bentley Bentayga back was its cramped legroom? Neither have we, but Bentley has gone and addressed that potential problem anyway with the release of the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase. All up, the stretched-out version of the second-generation Bentayga takes […]
Subaru Solterra EV confirmed for Australia, arrives in 2023
While Subaru first unveiled its Solterra battery electric SUV back in November, the local division has now confirmed it will go on sale in Australia in 2023. A left-hand drive example made its Australian debut this week, with a special presentation for media during the launch event for the WRX. […]
Subaru Outback 2.4 turbo ‘XT’ confirmed for Australia, arrives 2023
Subaru Australia is finally getting its hands on the 2.4-litre turbo petrol ‘FA24’ flat-four engine for the Outback. It will launch next year as the Outback XT. Yes, the XT badge is coming back. And we suspect it might return for the Forester as well, further down the track, perhaps […]