BMW Australia is getting ready to launch the updated 2019 BMW X4 range, announcing initial specs, lineup details and pricing for the stylish coupe-like SUV before its arrival later this year. This is now the second-generation X4, first unveiled in February this year. Like the latest ‘G01’ X3 mid-size SUV, […]
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2019 Hyundai Tucson now on sale in Australia from $28,150
Following the unveiling of Euro-spec 2019 Hyundai Tucson, the Australian arm is now announcing the updated model for the local market. It comes with a lightly revised design, new technology, and the diesel gets an eight-speed auto. As we reported last week, Hyundai is launching four main variant grades of […]
Maserati Levante GTS flagship confirmed for Australia
Maserati’s Australian post has confirmed an arrival date for its fire-breathing Levante GTS range-topping variant, set to go on sale in Australia in 2019. If you’re unaware of the stats, the Levante GTS certainly means business. It’s powered by a re-engineered and upgraded version of the Ferrari-derived 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 […]
Porsche Classic creating ‘Project Gold’, based on 993 Turbo (video)
The Porsche Classic department is preparing a unique restomod project to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the company. So far all we know is that it’s called ‘Project Gold’. Most of the details on the project are being withheld at this stage, but Porsche has sent out a few […]
BMW M5 Competition launches, arrives in Australia in September
BMW has launched the most powerful version of its M5 sedan, with the 2019 BMW M5 Competition. It will arrive in Australia in September. The headline stats are impressive, with the Competition variant shaving 0.3 of a second over the standard M5 in a sprint from 0-200km/h thanks to modifications […]
2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X review (video)
The Toyota HiLux doesn’t exactly need any sweeteners to attract more buyers. It’s already the best-selling passenger vehicle in Australia. But, it hasn’t stopped Toyota Australia boosting the appeal with the introduction of the HiLux Rugged X. This is one of three bonus-round variants launched by Toyota Australia, over and […]
2019 Audi A7 Sportback on sale in Australia in November
Following its international debut in October last year, Audi Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the 2019 Audi A7 Sportback. Audi is going to launch two main variants of the new A7, including the 50 TDI diesel and the 55 TFSI petrol. Both come with quattro all-wheel drive, […]
Australian 2019 Hyundai Tucson expected to get 8spd auto
It’s understood Hyundai Australia is about to launch the MY2019 Tucson range, PerformanceDrive has learned. The updated model is set to introduce more technology such as SmartSense and Auto Link, while offering enhanced styling and updated powertrains. As shown with the overseas-spec 2019 Tucson revealed in June (pictured), the local version […]