Remember all those SUVs Mazda confirmed to be in the pipeline? Well, here’s the first to arrive. The CX-50, which is set for the North American market only. The CX-50 seems to borrow a bit of its design theme from the MX-30, but blends the company’s Kodo styling language with […]
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Toyota GR Yaris GRMN to be 2-seater, boosted to around 221kW – report
We’ve known for a while now that Toyota has been working on an even hotter version of the GR Yaris, set to adopt the GRMN name. But now we hear some potentially juicy details of its engine and the level of weight reduction being applied. Firstly, let us quickly explain […]
2021 Mazda CX-9 GT SP review
With 5696 sales so far this year (through October), the Mazda CX-9 remains one of the most popular large, 7-seat SUVs in Australia. But the current generation has been around now for over five years and with no major updates. Can the sporty new GT SP variant help reinvigorate the […]
Porsche 911 special editions planned, inspired by RS 2.7, 911 ST – report
Porsche is reportedly planning a range of special edition 911 models which are set to hark back to some of the company’s most desirable and memorable classics, including the RS 2.7 and 911 ST. According to a recent Motor Trend report, there are around three bespoke variants on the way, […]
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander review – V6 and 2.2D (video)
Since when did Hyundai become a luxury carmaker? That’s what our first impressions were when we got our hands on the latest Santa Fe. It is now the second-largest SUV in the South Korean manufacturer’s beefed up SUV range. It loggerheads with other 7-seaters like the Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9, […]
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe review (video)
If you’re in the market for a suave, comfortable and properly swift luxury coupe, you need to check out the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53. It does all of these things supremely well, and adds a level of refinement and very clever eco-conscious technology that is currently unrivalled in this market. […]
2022 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition revealed, confirmed for Australia
The Porsche Panamera lineup is being extended in Australia for 2022, with the introduction of the Platinum Edition. It’s being offered for a limited time only and comes packaged with added (and unique) features. Available in Panamera, Panamera 4, and 4 E-Hybrid form, the Platinum Edition features exclusive platinum-coloured highlights, […]
Next-gen 2022 Subaru XV prototype spotted, new 1.5T engine (video)
Subaru has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 2023 XV (also called the Crosstrek in some markets), which could be revealed some time late in 2022. The current model has been around since 2017. Although the current model is based on Subaru’s latest global platform, the […]