Tesla has surprisingly been able to buck the trend of supply-chain constrains and production slowdowns in the first quarter of 2022, posting a record-setting number of global deliveries. Tesla says that in the first quarter of 2022, it delivered 310,000 new vehicles, marking a 70 per cent increase over the […]
Kia confirms full specs for 2023 Niro; electric, hybrid and PHEV
Kia has confirmed more specs on its all-new Niro range, including details on the hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. Some information on features and dimensions have also been released. Let’s start by taking a look at the Niro’s dimensions, which rides on the third-gen of Kia’s ‘K’ platform that […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2022 (VFACTS)
It’s been an interesting month of new vehicle sales, with March VFACTS vehicle registration figures, just in, showing a big bounce in figures compared with February. We also welcome Tesla stats for the first time. According to VFACTS figures, which count new vehicle registrations (not technically sales but close enough), […]
Mitsubishi Australia announces MY2022.5 Triton, price increases across range
Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed a raft of price increases across its updated MY2022.5 Triton lineup, alongside some added equipment for the GLX and GSR variants. Prices for the base 4×2 Triton variant have increased by $1200, with a $1650 price hike added across the 4×4 range. Headlining equipment upgrades is […]
2022 Lexus UX 300e Sports Luxury review (video)
It seems like the auto market has exploded with electric vehicles just in the last six months or so, particularly in the small-to-medium crossover market. Lexus is part of that big bang too, launching its new UX 300e. It is the company’s first fully electric vehicle. You are spoiled for […]
Honda Australia confirms HR-V lineup, priced from $36,700
Honda has lifted the lid on prices and equipment lists for its third-generation HR-V lineup for Australia, which, for the first time ever, will include a new e:HEV hybrid powertrain to take on the likes of the Toyota C-HR Hybrid. Kicking off from $36,700, Honda’s entry-level Vi X is $5000 […]
For Sale: 2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec, final R35 in Australia
Nissan has confirmed that the final example of the R35 GT-R here in Australia is set to be auctioned off next week, with proceeds of the swansong going to charity. The last R35 Nissan GT-R, an My2022 T-Spec, to be officially imported to Australia will go under the hammer on […]
2023 Alpina B4 Gran Coupe debuts, on sale in Australia
Interested in the latest BMW M3 but prefer the 4 Series Gran Coupe shape? Alpina has a solution for you, this week unveiling its new B4 Gran Coupe. As you may know, Alpina is a tuning house but also a manufacturer of BMW-based vehicles. In fact, BMW recently set out […]