Volkswagen was slow to the small SUV market, only adding the Portuguese-built T-Roc to its fleet in 2020. By this time, competitors like the Toyota C-HR, Hyundai Kona, Mitsubishi ASX and Subaru XV were well established with strong sales volumes. VFACTS numbers also indicate many buyers flock to the smaller […]
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2024 Range Rover Sport SV revealed, invitation-only for Australia
JLR has confirmed that the Range Rover Sport family will be headlined by an almighty 476kW SV range-topper when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter, with prices starting from $360,800 – if you’re lucky enough to get an invitation to buy one. When it lands, there will be […]
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years edition priced from $77,490 in Australia
Volkswagen has confirmed that just 50 examples of the fastest-ever Golf R hatchback will be arriving here in Australia next month, with the Golf R 20 Years edition. It also becomes the most expensive Golf to be offered in local showrooms. Under the bonnet, there’s a revised version of VW’s […]
New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 on sale in Australia from $374,900
The new Mercedes-AMG SL is now on sale in Australia in a single high-spec form called the SL 63 4MATIC+, following its initial global debut in 2021. The company says the latest SL is a return to the roots of the classic SL badge, though what’s lurking under the bonnet […]
Hennessey debuts ‘VelociRaptor 500’ kit for US-spec Ford Ranger Raptor
Everyone’s favourite Texan tuning house, Hennessey Performance, has launched a comprehensive power upgrade for the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 powering the Ford Ranger Raptor, known as the VelociRaptor 500. As the name might suggest, Hennessey has managed to extract 20 per cent more power from Ford’s stock powerplant in the US, […]
Aston Martin DB12 debuts with 500kW V8 powerplant
A week or so after teasing us, Aston Martin has finally peeled back the wrapper on yet another jaw-dropping creation with the DB12, ahead of deliveries kicking off later this year. Described as a ‘new era’ for Aston’s sports cars, the DB12 boasts four fewer cylinders than its predecessor, though […]
Ford adds Wildtrak variant to Everest range, priced from $73,090
Ford has beefed-up its Everest SUV range with a rugged Wildtrak variant that picks up a handful of exterior upgrades and added features inside, joining its popular Ranger Wildtrak ute sibling. At its core, the Wildtrak retains Ford’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 producing 184kW/600Nm, which is paired with a ten-speed automatic […]
Lamborghini reveals Urus Performante ‘Essenza SCV12’ edition
Looking for a Lamborghini Urus with even more power? They’ve got you covered with the limited edition Urus Performante Essenza SCV12. Lamborghini is reserving a flagship Urus for owners of the track-only Essenza SCV12, with each example made to order by the company’s Ad Personam department. Under the bonnet, Lamborghini […]