Fiat’s performance arm, Abarth, has updated its little 595 Competizione pocket rocket for 2021, adding some highlights designed to celebrate the company’s rally heritage. The 2o21 Abarth 595 Competizione is powered by the same 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine as before, producing 132kW and 250Nm. This is sent to the front […]
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2022 Subaru WRX revealed, 2.4 turbo engine confirmed
This is it. The 2022 Subaru WRX. It made its world premiere overnight, sporting a new 2.4 turbo engine, updated platform, and fresh styling inside and out. Let’s start with the engine. As predicted, Subaru is using a new 2.4-litre turbo boxer four-cylinder. With the help of direct injection and […]
2021 BMW 330e M Sport review (video)
We have reached the turning point where hybrid technology and fuel efficiency has become mainstream. When you look at the new 2021 BMW 330e, it is a sophisticated, fast, great-handling mid-sized sedan. And it just so happens to be super economical as well. It’s a shame that the 330e is […]
2022 Ford Ranger officially previewed, debuts later this year (video)
An official teaser video showing prototypes of the next-generation Ford Ranger has been released, ahead of its market arrival in Australia in 2022. This will be a significant model change for the very popular ute, likely adopting the company’s US styling language as seen on the big F-150 trucks, as […]
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series orders could be delayed 2-4 years – report
Buyers waiting for their 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series order to arrive shouldn’t hold their breath, as reports from Japan predict customer delivery wait times of 2-3 years, or more for certain variants. Toyota Australia sent out a statement last week alerting fans and consumers that initial local deliveries for […]
Nissan Australia announces details for 2022 Qashqai, arrives Q1
Nissan has confirmed it will launch the all-new 2022 Qashqai here in Australia in four variant levels, while announcing the addition of a hybrid e-POWER model for the first time. The SUV is set to arrive locally early next year. While we’re not sure of the pricing details just yet, […]
Hyundai i20 N does Nurburgring lap in 8:33.60, slower than Ford Fiesta ST? (video)
The highly-anticipated Hyundai i20 N has completed a lap of the notoriously challenging Nurburgring in 8:33.60. Sport Auto magazine conducted the lap as part of its Supertest series, adopting the 20.6km loop and using the standard Pirelli P Zero tyres. This is Hyundai’s first compact hot hatch, and it will […]
2022 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ now on sale in Australia
Mercedes-Benz has announced an update for the AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ for the 2022 model, also bringing in a special edition variant limited to just 20 units for Australia. Mercedes-AMG is adding the CLS 53 4MATIC+ as a single variant for the four-door coupe market, which comes packing a serious […]