The Audi RS 3 and Mercedes-AMG A 45 have been locked in a grudge match for Teutonic hot hatch supremacy for some time. The A 45 and RS 3 sit at the top of the hot hatch totem in terms of performance. To counter the A 45’s recent 280kW/475Nm assault, […]
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2017 Renault Megane GT-Line 1.2T review (video)
Despite the ongoing prevalance of SUVs and dual-cab pickup trucks/utes, one segment of passenger cars is holding steady and has replaced the large Aussie sedan to become the default segment for buyers. The C-segment small car category could be the most fiercely fought of them all, with over 15 different […]
2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo now on sale in Australia
The almighty Nissan GT-R Nismo has arrived in Australia, joining the range as the most potent and fastest Nissan in the showroom. It’s also the first factory Nismo product to join the local market. Based on the MY2017 GT-R, the Nismo version gets extensive tuning in almost every area. The […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max arrives; gets 6spd, touchscreen, more torque
Isuzu Ute Australia is launching the 2017 D-Max, which introduces a comprehensive powertrain update, along with exterior and interior tweaks. Firstly, the engine remains a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder. However, it now features a diesel particulate filter, a new variable geometry turbo, and new pistons. These help to provide more torque […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X review – Australian launch
The Isuzu D-Max and MU-X have come in for a pretty significant update, bringing in an Australia-exclusive engine overhaul, along with introducing more technology and a revised design. Chief among the update, which applies in the form of the MY17 D-Max and MY16.5 MU-X, is a vastly improved and enhanced […]
2017 Infiniti Q50 3.0t Silver Sport review (video)
The Infiniti brand has so far struggled to make an imprint as a household name in Australia, particularly in the mid-size luxury sedan market. But there is one surefire way to get everyone’s attention; use a twin-turbo V6 derived from the Nissan GT-R engine. And that’s exactly what Infiniti has […]
Kia Stinger arrives in Australia third quarter, 3.3TT V6 & 2.0T confirmed
Kia Australia has confirmed the new Stinger rear-wheel drive sports sedan will arrive locally during the third quarter of this year. The confirmation comes from the company’s local website, that says it will arrive in the third quarter of this year. It also says the car, although originally developed on […]
Mercedes-Maybach creates G-Class-based ‘G650 Landaulet’
A Russian video has revealed a luxurious Mercedes-Maybach based on the G-Class SUV one month before it was due to be revealed at Geneva. Based on the more hardcore 4×4² G-Class, the G650 Landaulet uses a twin-turbo V12, with what appears to be an extended wheelbase and rear quarter window […]