Ford Australia has officially confirmed it will be introducing the hugely popular (in America) F-150 pickup truck as a proper showroom model in 2023. It will take on the likes of the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado in the full-size pickup truck/ute market segment. This will come as welcome news […]
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Rally-spec Land Rover Defender 90 celebrates 007’s 60th anniversary
Mark Higgins, rally car driver and stunt driver (for James Bond 007 no less), will race a special Land Rover Defender 90 showcasing 007 livery this weekend to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise. Land Rover has been part of the legendary James Bond film franchise […]
New Aston Martin V12 Vantage revealed, last V12 for the nameplate
Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the all-new V12 Vantage; the most powerful Vantage yet and the last of its kind to be powered by a V12. While Aston Martin will no doubt keep the Vantage nameplate as a key pillar of its portfolio, future generations will likely gain […]
Toyota testing automatic transmission in GR Yaris, for GR Corolla?
Interested in buying a Toyota GR Yaris but can’t drive manual? Well, there might be hope for you as Toyota is toying with an automatic transmission conversion in the popular hot hatch. And we mean that literally. Toyota is testing a special rally-prepped GR Yaris in Japan featuring with an […]
Lexus & MINI top 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index in the USA
Lexus and MINI have taken the top spots in the 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index study in the USA, with authors of the report noting significant staff shortages and supply chain issues presenting a set of ‘unique’ challenges for the industry. JD Power’s index, now in its 42nd year, […]
Next Bugatti to feature ‘heavily electrified’ powertrain, with ‘attractive’ ICE
Newly-appointed CEO, Mate Rimac, of newly-created joint venture Bugatti-Rimac has spoken out about the future of Bugatti, and even given some hints of the next-generation hypercar to follow the Chiron. The Chiron is the successor to the Veyron. However, it is an evolution of the Veyron, using, essentially, the same […]
2022 Nissan LEAF update revealed, confirmed for Australia
Nissan has revealed the facelifted 2022 LEAF battery electric vehicle (BEV), giving it a freshened up design and new features. It has been confirmed to arrive in Australia later this year. If you were hoping for a complete overhaul and update of the LEAF’s lithium-ion battery packs and electric motors, […]
Aston Martin reveals AMR22 Formula 1 car for 2022 season
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One – try saying that 10 times in a hurry – has taken the wraps of its entrant for the 2022 Formula 1 season, with the reveal of the AMR22. The AMR22 was unveiled at Aston’s assembly line in Gaydon, with the reveal marking 100 […]