Some potentially very interesting news has come through regarding the next-generation ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol (also called Armada overseas), with word of a new twin-turbo V6 coming in to replace the ageing 5.6-litre V8. It’s an awesome engine, the VK56VD 5.6-litre petrol V8. Majestic in power and bellowing vocals, while showcasing […]
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2022 RAM 1500 Laramie review (video)
Yes, it’s big. Obviously. And yes, as a result, it is not for everyone. But for those that need and rely on big rigs like this, whether you’re towing a massive caravan or giant speed boat, or simply need a big ute that fully accommodates five passengers, the 2022 RAM […]
MY2022 Nissan Patrol Y62 update announced for Australia
The big daddy Y62 Nissan Patrol had its most successful year ever in Australia during 2021, taking in 3264 sales. Now, the local arm is introducing the MY2022 version to keep the momentum going. Yep, the Y62 lives on. It first arrived in Australia in 2012, making it one of […]
Maserati launches MC Edition for V8 Ghibli, Levante, Quattroporte
Maserati is launching an all-new model grade for V8 versions of the Ghibli, Levante and Quattroporte in the form of the Maserati Corse, or MC Edition, designed to celebrate the company’s hugely-influential racing pedigree. The Maserati Corse (MC) Edition will be made available across the range of the company’s V8 […]
2023 Range Rover Sport SVR getting BMW M 4.4 twin-turbo V8 – report
Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly planning on utilising a BMW M-sourced V8 for its range-topping Sport SVR variant for 2023, which could be joined by a high-powered all-electric option for the next-gen model. With Land Rover already taking orders for the fifth-generation 2022 Range Rover, the company is gearing up […]
Ford planning Mustang GT3 race car for Daytona 2024
Ford has confirmed that its performance division has been working away on a race-spec Mustang GT3, with plans to race at the 24 Hours of Daytona event in 2024. The announcement marks Ford’s return to the world of factory-backed GT3 racing, as it eyes-off a 2024 debut in the International […]
Aston Martin DBX 707 unveiled as new flagship variant, most powerful in its class
Aston Martin has unveiled what we all thought would be called the DBX S, with the DBX 707. It’s a higher-performance version of its DBX SUV. The company gave out some clues about an upper variant being in the works in June last year. And now here it is. It […]
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 […]