The incoming 2022 Nissan Z Coupe looks like it has put on some weight over the 370Z, according to initial order guides surfacing in Canada recently. However, with more power from the new twin-turbo engine the resultant power-to-weight ratio more than makes up for it. An order guide from Canada, […]
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2022 BMW 8 Series & M8 revealed, Australian lineup confirmed
BMW has unveiled some 2022 updates for its flagship grand tourer, the 8 Series, including the M8 Competition high-performance models. The 8 Series comes in for revised styling, introducing a redesigned front end including new ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grilles, while all Australian models will come with the M Sport package […]
New Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior 2.0 production nudges 1000 units
Premcar, the Australian engineering firm responsible for the Nissan Navara Warrior series, says it is readying the champagne for March this year, as it is expected to produce its 1000th unit of the new Warrior 2.0. In a promising sign for Australia’s domestic manufacturing scene, Premcar’s hardcore, go-anywhere take on […]
Video: Does ‘sport mode’ make your car quicker across 0-100km/h?
Have you ever wondered if so-called ‘sport modes’ actually make your car quicker? We investigate, using the 2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X, to find out. Aside from outright supercars and special high-powered electric cars, sport modes usually alter settings to do with response and sensitivity of all of the main controls. […]
2022 Toyota LandCruiser GX 300 Series review (video)
After much anticipation and secrecy for fans and sceptics, the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is finally here. December 2021 saw the port gates open and the first batches to start arriving in Australia. Like with many Toyota models recently, the LandCruiser has undergone major changes and has been redesigned […]
Ford details 2022 Ranger versatility and tray functions
Ford has lifted the lid, or shall we say the tray, on what we can expect to see from the 2022 Ranger cargo area and flexibility, for the purpose of both work and play. As Ford continues to stir up excitement for the arrival of the next-gen ute, the company […]
2022 Renault Arkana Intens review (video)
Welcome to Renault’s first take on the trendy coupe SUV market, which has so far been mainly occupied by the premium players only. It’s called the Arkana, and it sits in between the Captur light SUV and alongside the old Kadjar small SUV. Three variant levels are available in Australia, […]
Peugeot announces 2022 5008 lineup, adds new GT Sport variant
Peugeot Australia has announced the MY2022 (model year 2022) lineup for the 5008 SUV, with the introduction of an all-new GT Sport variant, while axing the 5008 GT petrol from the range. The MY22 5008 GT Sport is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol unit producing 133kW/250Nm, which is up from […]