The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released VFACTS new vehicle registration figures for August 2021, and it looks like the numbers are continuing to rise and recover. Australian consumers snapped up 81,199 new vehicles during August, according to the figures. Compared with August last year, that’s up 33.1 […]
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Australian launch delayed due to COVID-19
Those hanging out for the arrival of the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series might be slightly disappointed to hear the Australian launch has been pushed back. Well, more specifically, Toyota Australia says “customer deliveries” will be delayed. The exact timing of the push-back hasn’t been outlined, but today the local […]
2022 Kia Sportage detailed for Australia; adds 1.6 turbo, on sale in October
Kia Australia has lifted the lid on what we can expect to see from its next-generation 2022 Sportage, with the company clearly intent on giving the family hero a bold, futuristic look that adds even more technology as standard. The all-new 2022 Sportage, revealed in June, is set to hit […]
Red CentreNATS car event in Alice Springs locked in to 2026
No doubt one of Australia’s (and world’s?) most remote car events, the Red CentreNATS, has been locked in for another four years, boosting tourism in Northern Territory, and giving car fans the opportunity to gather in such an iconic part of Australia’s landscape. The event is one of the only […]
Everrati unveils electric-converted classic Land Rover Series IIA, 201km range
Everrati Automotive Limited has lifted the veil on their latest creation. A restored and hyper-modernised Series IIA Land Rover that has been fitted with a battery pack and powerful electric motor, giving it a range of more than 200km. For the unaware, Everrati is a UK-based team of specialists that […]
2022 MG ZS facelift previewed via patent images, EV to offer 350km range
Some patent images of what appear to preview the 2022 MG ZS facelift have surfaced online, with rumours pointing to a range increase to around 350km for the EV. The MG ZS (including ZST) is currently the single best-selling SUV in the segment in Australia, reporting an impressive 10,879 sales […]
Mahindra confirms XUV700 large SUV for Australia, late 2022
Mahindra has confirmed that its outgoing XUV500 SUV will be replaced in late 2022 by the recently unveiled XUV700, as the company continues to take the fight directly to the family-size-SUV market. The company says that Australian customers can now register their interest for the XUV700, with more specifications and […]
Mercedes-AMG reveals first hybrid model; 620kW GT 63 S E Performance
The first hybrid Mercedes-AMG has debuted, in the form of the AMG GT 63 S E Performance. Yes, the name is a bit of a mouthful, but so are the fun facts and figures. Power comes from a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that’s matched to an electric motor assist system, and […]