Welcome to the top-of-the-range Mazda BT-50 GT. When it comes to diesel dual-cab utes, the BT-50 is one of the strongest competitors in terms of engine size and power. You’re looking at the likes of the Toyota HiLux SR5, Nissan Navara ST-X, and the Mitsubishi Triton as direct rivals. All […]
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Ken Block creates insane ‘Hoonitruck’ Ford F-150 for Gymkhana 10 (video)
Ken Block is planning yet another one of his crazy driving films. However, instead of the usual Ford Focus rally car, it looks like ‘Gymkhana 10’ will feature a hugely modified Ford F-150. Welcome to the Hoonitruck. It’s mental. You only need to glance at the front to see the […]
2019 Kia Rio on sale in Australia, 1.0 turbo GT-Line added
Those in the market for a small car will be interested to hear the 2019 Kia Rio has been announced for Australia, bringing in a new GT-Line variant and a peppy new 1.0-litre turbo engine to the range. Three variants are being offered in Australia, from the Rio S, the […]
2018 Isuzu MU-X LS-U review
If you’re after a practical, go-anywhere 7-seat SUV, the 2018 Isuzu MU-X is definitely a product that should be on your shortlist. We’ve just spent a week with the mid-level LS-U variant, and we can’t figure out why more of them aren’t on our roads. Isuzu Australia announced a mild […]
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S claims Nurburgring lap record (video)
Mercedes-Benz is claiming a new Nurburgring lap record with its Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door, recently clocking a lap in 7:25.41. This is apparently a new record for a four-seat vehicle. Yes, we know. The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 currently holds the record for a production sedan, with a […]
Racing the Hyundai i30 N in Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint: Round 1
You’ve probably heard sayings like ‘race on Sunday, drive to work on Monday’. Well, Hyundai Australia invited us to put that theory into practice with the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch by competing in the first round of the Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint, within the grounds of Sydney International […]
Jaguar XE drifts 1000m helix pattern in the sand (video)
Jaguar has put together a unique stunt using the new Jaguar XE 300 Sport and XE SV Project 8. The two cars were used to create a huge, 1km-long helix pattern on a beach in Wales. It’s basically the two cars performing a huge fishtail drift for 1000 metres along […]
Skoda Kodiaq GT unveiled, new coupe SUV for China
Following up from the teaser sketches earlier in the week, Skoda has now unveiled its new Kodiaq GT four-door coupe SUV. It has been conjured up for the Chinese market. This is Skoda’s first coupe-like SUV, based on its largest model, the Kodiaq. It also comes in as the new […]