Yes, we know. This project is getting extremely long in the tooth now. In fact, it started back in 2015. The end of 2015. But still, that’s almost four years ago. Although we don’t have all that much to tell you for this instalment, I feel we do have some […]
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2019 Holden Colorado LTZ 4×4 review (video)
It’s one of Australia’s favourite dual-cab utes, and it is arguably one of the strongest-looking propositions in terms of design. But is the 2019 Holden Colorado starting to fall behind with age, having been around in the same form since 2016? Other utes in the segment have received both minor […]
2020 Audi S6, S7 get TDI engine, slower than old model
Audi has revealed the new 2020 Audi S6, S6 Avant and S7 Sportback performance models, and, as expected, they look as stunning as ever. Strangely, the new models switch to a less powerful diesel engine and take a big drop in power compared with the outgoing petrol models. At the […]
2019 MINI Countryman S E ALL4 hybrid now on sale in Australia
The powerful and eco-friendly MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid has arrived in Australia (officially called the Countryman S E ALL4), coming in as the first plug-in hybrid MINI for the local market. It promises Countryman Cooper S performance but with greater fuel efficiency. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine […]
2019 Kia Picanto GT review (video)
Finally, Kia Australia is offering this little gem in local showrooms. It’s called the Picanto GT, and while it might not offer the outright neck-jerking performance of a proper hot hatch, it does stand out as an attractive, approachable and affordable option for anyone after a fun city car. It’s […]
Hyundai Veloster N spotted with automatic transmission (video)
Hyundai has been spotted testing what sounds like a new dual-clutch automatic option in a Veloster N test mule. The new i30 N and i30 Fastback N are only available with a six-speed manual transmission. And that’s also the case with the Veloster N, which has only just launched overseas. […]
Mahindra Black mHawk Pik-up now on sale in Australia
Lovers of ‘black series’ and ‘black line’ special edition utes will be interested to hear there’s a new one to join the ranks. Introducing the Mahindra Black mHawk Pik-up. The special edition is obvious from the exterior, as it shows off an appealing black decal set and black wheel arches, […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4-door coupe revealed
There’s a new sleek four-door coupe in town, called the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4Matic. It follows in the footsteps of the A 35 AMG hatch and the recent A 35 sedan, which are pitched just below the full-cream ’45’. Like the hatchback, the new CLA 35 is powered by a […]