Mercedes-Benz has announced the addition of a new entry-level variant for the all-electric EQC in Australia, with the introduction of the EQC 400 4MATIC. It’s set to hit showrooms by the end of the year with a price tag of $124,300 (before on-road costs). The EQC 400 4MATIC slides into […]
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition revealed, by SV Bespoke
If you’re looking for a luxurious lounge room on wheels that can set your hair on fire, you’re in luck. With the help of its SV Bespoke division, Jaguar Land Rover has just unveiled the 2022 Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition. The latest Range Rover Sport SVR is powered […]
Hardcore Ford Focus ST ‘Edition’ edition announced in Europe
Ford has taken the wraps off a new, hardcore performance variant of the current Focus ST, adding upgraded suspension and some weight reduction measures. Called the Focus ST Edition, it retains the existing 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, pushing out 206kW and 420Nm to the front-wheels via a six-speed manual […]
Toyota GR Supra recalled over engine management software
Toyota Australia has announced an immediate safety recall for its GR Supra sports car, after potential problems were found with its engine management software. Toyota says that 674 GR Supras sold in Australia have been fitted with engine management software that can, in certain situations, damage a key component of […]
Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia in 2021 (H1)
If there’s one thing the Australian new car market loves, it’s an SUV. That’s not a trend specific to Australia, either, with the global car-buying public gravitating toward SUVs in recent years, making it one of the most resilient segments in the industry. Today, we’re going to take a look […]
2021 Renault Arkana coupe SUV now on sale in Australia
Coupe-style SUVs have been fairly popular in the premium sectors, but now Renault Australia is introducing its Arkana into the non-premium market. It is one of the first of its kind, and a first for Renault. The Arkana is based on the Captur, which itself is based on the CMF-B […]
Mate Rimac considering “something crazy” for Bugatti in future – report
Mate Rimac, the 33-year-old Croation founder of Rimac Automobili is floating some crazy ideas for the company’s new-found asset Bugatti, when a takeover deal is finalised in the coming weeks. Last month we reported on a new joint venture that resulted in the formation of Bugatti-Rimac, which will be headquartered […]
Saudi Arabia wealth fund buys 30% stake in Pagani
Details are emerging of a deal that involves Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, otherwise known as the Public Investment Fund (PIF), purchase a minority stake in Italy’s boutique supercar manufacturer, Horacio Pagana SpA. According to a Bloomberg report, the Saudi Public Investment Fund has purchased a 30 per cent stake […]