Well that’s another year gone that most of us will probably never forget. But there has been at least one positive. A positive lift in new vehicle sales in Australia, according to December 2021 VFACTS figures released today. The year ended with 1,049,831 sales overall, which is a jump of […]
VFACTS: Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2021
What were the top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2021? Thanks to the new vehicle registration figures handed out by the FCAI today, in the form of December 2021 VFACTS, the answers are now confirmed. We will be putting together our usual big report soon covering more market segments. […]
2021 RAM 2500 Laramie review (video)
When size truly matters there are only a few properly heavy-duty pickup trucks officially available in Australia. And the 2021 Ram 2500 is one that stands out for a number of very good reasons. Packing a mammoth 6.7-litre turbo-diesel engine built by renowned heavy machinery manufacturer, Cummins, while also showcasing […]
BMW iX M60 makes official debut at CES, 455kW/1100Nm output confirmed
BMW has just unveiled the range-topping variant of its iX fully electric SUV, called the M60, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. It has been confirmed to go on sale in Australia during the middle of 2022. The iX M60 is the M Performance (not full M) […]
2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9TD review (video)
The 2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9 turbo-diesel enters the Australian market as the new entry level player from the Japanese brand. While some will kick up a stink about the new engine being not as powerful as the 3.0-litre option, Isuzu says the new-to-Australia offering has “earned its stripes in […]
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo review (video)
With such an extensive history building highly reputable driver’s cars and sports cars, Porsche has now turned its attention to the world of electrification. Does the new all-electric Taycan live up to the iconic pedigree, and in particular does the Turbo badge live up to its blasting grand touring reputation? […]
2021 Ford Escape Vignale review (video)
It felt like yesterday when the famous blue oval was consistently one of the top three most popular car brands in Australia. It’s easy to forget that Ford exists after its controversial exit from local production last decade, as the company now only offers seven imported passenger vehicles Down Under. […]
2021 Haval H6 Ultra review (video)
Welcome to the 2021 Haval H6. This is the second new-generation model from the Chinese carmaker, promising great packaging, space, and of course excellent value against its mid-size SUV peers. Here we’re sampling the flagship Ultra variant, which is one of three options available out of the Premium, Lux, and […]