SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT The affordable large sports sedan market has changed dramatically. For starters, you can forget Australian made. And, technically, most sedans aren’t even sedans these days; in the case of these two, both feature a sporty liftback-style tailgate and four-door coupe roofline. However, if you do want […]
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2019 Kia Optima on sale in Australia, prices reduced
Following the overseas reveal of the 2019 Kia Optima, Kia Australia has now introduced the facelift with some local changes, giving it “renewed relevance”. The sedan market is one of the fastest-declining segments in Australia. In the ‘medium below $60k’ class, where the Optima competes with the likes of the […]
2018 Audi A8 now on sale in Australia, arrives July
Local prices and specifications for the 2018 Audi A8 have been announced for Australia, following its initial unveiling in July last year. Australian buyers are being offered four different variants, spanning from the 50 TDI, 55 TFSI, to the L 50 TDI long wheelbase and L 55 TFSI long wheelbase. […]
Ferrari 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ special edition revealed
Ferrari is making a bespoke version of the 488 Pista, called the Piloti Ferrari. It’s the result of its Tailor Made programme, with a strictly limited number going into production. The special edition is designed to recognise the success of clients who race Ferraris, and is inspired by AF Corse’s […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV NRING & Stelvio QV NRING editions revealed
Alfa Romeo has announced a pair of special editions in Europe. Meet the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV NRING and Stelvio QV NRING. These limited-build models have been designed to help celebrate Alfa’s connection with the famous Nurburgring in Germany. You might remember the Giulia QV (also known as the Quadrifoglio) […]
2019 BMW 8 Series revealed; 0-100km/h in as low as 3.7 seconds
This is it. The all-new BMW 8 Series coupe. It has just made its public debut at the Le Mans motor racing event in France, before it goes on sale in November. Inspired by the original 8 Series of the 1980s and ‘90s, the new model is pitched as BMW’s […]
MY2018.5 Ford Escape prices announced, adds ST-Line option
Ford Australia will launch its first ST-Line trim package for its mid-size SUV later this year, with the arrival of the MY2018.5 Ford Escape. It goes on sale in September. Four main variant lines will hit showrooms for MY18.5, spanning from the Ambiente, Trend, new ST-Line, to the top Titanium. […]
2018 Porsche Cayenne review – Australian launch (videos)
It’s the most popular Porsche currently on sale. And although it might not be a sportscar in the company’s traditional sense, the 2018 Cayenne is the fastest and most capable production SUV it has ever made. The latest model jumps off the old VW Group PL72 platform and onto the […]