Local manufacturer Premcar has said that Australia’s local manufacturing scene is “thriving” as the company gears up for the new Nissan Navara Warrior program, a joint-venture between Premcar and Nissan. Despite the last of Australia’s OEM manufacturers closing their doors in 2017, Premcar says that its Warrior program proves there […]
Special edition Porsche 911 GT3 celebrates 70 years in Australia
Porsche is celebrating 70 years presence on the Australian market, and has announced a special edition 911 GT3 to help mark the occasion. It’s called the 911 GT3 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition, and it’s based on the latest 992-generation 911 GT3 with the Touring Package. It marks the first […]
2021 Toyota Kluger scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
As expected, the all-new 2021 Toyota Kluger has achieved a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, following recent assessment of crash test data by the local safety division. The new model has only just gone on sale in Australia. The new model, which is underpinned by the company’s latest TNGA platform […]
2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 review (video)
It looks like a giant slab of money, on wheels. And that’s going to be plenty appealing for some buyers at this end of the market. But is there more to the 2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 than blanks cheques and big statements? We had a quick steer of the new […]
2022 Subaru Forester update revealed, in Australia Q3
Subaru has lifted the lid on the 2022 facelifted Forester SUV, complete with a new look, interior improvements, and more safety tech, ahead of its expected Australian arrival later this year. The company describes the refresh as being “significantly improved” over the outgoing model, with an updated transmission and suspension […]
2022 Lexus NX unveiled; new 2.4 turbo, TNGA platform, bigger inside
Lexus has unveiled the all-new, second-generation 2022 NX mid-size SUV. It gets the latest TNGA platform, debuts some brand new powertrains including a 2.4 turbo, and brings in a fresh interior with added technology. Let’s start with the powertrains. So, as suspected, Lexus is launching some new badges with the […]
Honda previews next-gen 2022 Civic hatch
Honda has given us a sneak peak at the next generation 2022 Civic hatchback, ahead of its official premiere on June 24. The new model is set to be heavily inspired by the ‘Civic prototype‘ that was shown in November. We can see from the teaser image a silhouetted Civic […]
2021 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS review (video)
There are two ways to look at the 2021 Mitsubishi Pajero: a dated, heavy, uneconomical off-road wagon, or a down-to-earth, 7-seat fourbie that will venture deeper into the bush than most new-age SUVs can. Yes, the current generation has been out since 2006. That’s right, 15-years! But it attracts the […]