When you take a look at overall sales charts here in Australia, it’s clear to see that two very different segments are leading the way. The first of which, the worker’s favourite, the ute segment has overtaken the rest in terms of overall sales, while the small SUV segment is […]
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Lexus global sales up 5.7% in 2021, new ‘RX 500h’ 2.4 turbo hybrid on horizon
Lexus reported solid sales growth both globally and in Australia during 2021, with record deliveries of its hybrid models. And later this year we are likely to see the all-new RX large SUV, potentially including a new RX 500h flagship to further the appeal of its hybrid technology. Lexus, a […]
Ferrari Purosangue prototype spotted, V6 hybrid from 296 GTB? (video)
Ferrari has been spotted testing a prototype version of its first SUV, the Purosangue, out on the streets in Italy, potentially giving out some clues of a V6 hybrid powertrain. It is scheduled to debut later this year. Although Ferrari doesn’t like to call it an SUV, it is, in […]
2022 Toyota HiLux, Fortuner updates announced for Australia
Toyota Australia is introducing updates for the arrival of the 2022 HiLux and platform-sharing Fortuner SUV, bringing in enhanced safety features and measures to improve comfort, as well as upgraded connectivity services. The 2022 Toyota HiLux range now comes standard with Toyota Connected Services. This system is able to automatically […]
2023 Range Rover Sport SVR getting BMW M 4.4 twin-turbo V8 – report
Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly planning on utilising a BMW M-sourced V8 for its range-topping Sport SVR variant for 2023, which could be joined by a high-powered all-electric option for the next-gen model. With Land Rover already taking orders for the fifth-generation 2022 Range Rover, the company is gearing up […]
Hyundai Australia announces 2022 Santa Fe, price increases
Hyundai Australia has lifted the lid on prices and specs for its updated 2022 Santa Fe SUV lineup, which is set to arrive in dealerships later this month with prices starting from $45,550. Headlining the update is a handful of chrome exterior accents applied to the Active variant, the addition […]
Aston Martin DBX 707 unveiled as new flagship variant, most powerful in its class
Aston Martin has unveiled what we all thought would be called the DBX S, with the DBX 707. It’s a higher-performance version of its DBX SUV. The company gave out some clues about an upper variant being in the works in June last year. And now here it is. It […]
2022 Mazda CX-8 update now on sale in Australia, from $39,990
Mazda Australia has confirmed its refreshed CX-8 lineup for 2022, with the expansion of its petrol engine availability within the lineup, while the range-toppers remain powered by a Skyactiv-D diesel unit. Mazda says that it is responding to customer demand, with more than 70 per cent of its customers opting […]