The 2015 Citroen C4 has been announced for Australia, bringing an all-new engine, improved economy and performance, and an increase in standard features. Starting with the new hardware, the C4 now comes with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 96kW and 230Nm. The outputs are up from 88kW and 160Nm […]
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Audi SQ7 diesel specs confirmed via spec sheet?
A purported spec sheet of the upcoming Audi SQ7 sporty SUV has surfaced online, seemingly confirming the specs for the performance diesel. Audi has been spotted on a number of occasions testing prototype versions of the new model out on the Nurburgring. And it has been easy to hear the […]
Lexus RC 200t announced for Europe, gets new 2.0L turbo
Lexus in Europe has announced the new RC 200t, using the company’s 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine. The engine is slowly being introduced in almost all models in the company’s showroom. The 2.0-litre turbo first debuted in the NX 200t small SUV. It was then announced for the RX 200t, the […]
2015 Subaru Forester 2.0D-S review (video)
The Subaru Forester is one of those vehicles that you can’t help but admire. Since its introduction in the late 1990s it has been a safe-haven for families, adventurous retirees, and even youngsters that need a ride to carry mates to music festivals. It has also garnered itself a bit […]
2015 Hyundai Tucson review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai Australia is stepping out of the small SUV market segment and into the challenging medium class with the launch of the 2015 Tucson (known as 2016 Tucson in the US). In doing so, its most affordable SUV now stands $1000 north. The Tucson (pronounced too-son), replaces the ix35. By around […]
BMW working on quad-turbo diesel for ‘750d’, could replace M50d unit
You’ve heard of the tri-turbo diesel, currently available in BMW’s X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Now we hear there might be a quad-turbo diesel on the way from the Bavarian manufacturer, set to debut in the new 7 Series. Rumours are heating up on BMW specialist websites, specifically, BimmerToday. It’s […]
Ferrari 488 GTB on sale in Australia from $469,888
Following the announcement of the Ferrari 488 Spider, Ferrari Australasia has just announced the 488 GTB is now on sale in Australia. The 488 GTB is the successor to the 458, which has been on sale since 2010. It is the first of a new breed of turbocharged Ferraris that […]
Ferrari 488 Spider revealed; lighter, more powerful than 458 Spider
Ferrari has unveiled the 488 Spider ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut, effectively becoming the drop-top version of the new 488 GTB. The 488 is the replacement for the 458. Although it looks kind of similar, it’s what sits in the engine compartment that is the major change. It […]