Ford Performance is gearing up for the gruelling Tatts Finke Desert Race next month, confirming that its Baja 1000 conquering Ranger Raptor will be hitting the sand. The launch of the Ranger Raptor at this year’s Tatts Finke marks the first entry for both Ford Performance and the father-and-son team […]
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Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 announced for Australia, arrives in June
Mercedes is beefing up its SUV ranks with a June arrival set for its 2023 GLC in Australia, bringing in a more fuel-efficient mild-hybrid powertrain, updated infotainment system and a more generous equipment list. But this comes with a significant price jump over the outgoing model. The GLC has fast […]
McLaren 750S revealed; lighter, more powerful than 720S
McLaren has unveiled the new 750S supercar which comes in to replace the mighty 720S. It offers more power, greater driving dynamics, and reduced weight. The engine is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, as with the 720S, only power is lifted to 552kW (750PS) and torque is boosted to 800Nm from […]
2023 Honda Civic Type R sets FWD lap record at Nurburgring, 7:44.881 (video)
The new Honda Civic Type R has done it, setting a new lap record around the Nurburgring for a front-wheel drive production car. It lapped the circuit in 7:44.881. That time is around around 1.5 seconds ahead of the previous record set by the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R in 2019. […]
All-new Mahindra Scorpio announced for Australia, $41,990 introductory price
Mahindra’s Scorpio 4×4 is arriving to Australia after a major overhaul, with a new platform, new 4×4 system and suspension revisions headlining the raft of updates for the budget-friendly off-roader. Mahindra says that after putting the Scorpio through its paces here in Australia for the past six months, it is […]
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N previewed with Elantra N facelift
Hyundai has taken to the Auto Shanghai event to unveil its facelifted 2024 i30 Sedan N, also known as the Elantra N and Avante N in overseas markets. While the side profile remains relatively unchanged from the current model, with its sharp diagnoal body lines and sweeping roofline, the front […]
Citroen C5 Aircross Sport on sale in Australia, priced from $54,990
Citroen is launching its facelifted C5 Aircross in the middle of the year here in Australia, with a single-variant lineup made up of the C5 Aircross Sport, available from $54,990 before on-road costs. The C5 Aircross Sport comes powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol producing 133kW/250Nm, offering a 12kW […]
2023 Cupra Formentor VZx review (video)
If you’re after a mid-size SUV with attitude, this is one of the angriest we’ve driven in a long while. Introducing the Cupra Formentor VZx. It is one of two high-performance little critters from the recently-introduced Cupra brand in Australia. The Formentor is based on the same MQB platform that […]