Porsche is rolling out its 6.0 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system for its infotainment suite, promising more versatility, new functions, and improved user-friendliness. The sixth-generation system is being introduced for the 911, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan. The touch-screen interface welcomes new coloured icons which are designed to stand out a […]
MINI launches ‘Recharged’ EV conversion for classic models
MINI has announced the launch of a new business venture that will see the company convert its classic cars into all-electric drive vehicles, store the internal combustion unit, and even reinstall it when the customer demands. This is all through a new Mini Recharged program. MINI says that after the […]
2022 Mazda CX-8 update now on sale in Australia, from $39,990
Mazda Australia has confirmed its refreshed CX-8 lineup for 2022, with the expansion of its petrol engine availability within the lineup, while the range-toppers remain powered by a Skyactiv-D diesel unit. Mazda says that it is responding to customer demand, with more than 70 per cent of its customers opting […]
2022 Citroen C4 Shine review (video)
Before we get started I need to be up front and honest. I have a bit of a soft spot for Citroens. I love the way they are different and a bit quirky, and in most cases very interesting. So when it was time to test out the all-new 2022 […]
Toyota global sales up 10.6% in 2021, biggest car manufacturer in the world
Toyota remains the world’s largest auto manufacturer for the second year running after posting a 10.6 per cent growth in global sales for 2021 compared with 2020. All up, sales of Toyota vehicles – including its Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino subsidiaries – topped 9,615,157 units, with 1,476,136 vehicles delivered in […]
2023 Nissan Z kerb weight revealed, heavier than 370Z but improved power-to-weight
The incoming 2022 Nissan Z Coupe looks like it has put on some weight over the 370Z, according to initial order guides surfacing in Canada recently. However, with more power from the new twin-turbo engine the resultant power-to-weight ratio more than makes up for it. An order guide from Canada, […]
Ford F-Series pickup truck production surpasses 40 million units
Almost exactly 75 years after the Ford F-Series pickup truck originally started production, Ford has just rolled out its 40 millionth example of the iconic nameplate from its Detroit-based plant. The Ford F-Series is celebrating 45 years as the best-selling pickup truck in America, and 40 years as the best-selling […]
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 […]