Australian engineering firm, Premcar, has announced the launch of an Australian recruitment drive aiming to find local automotive specialists to join its team in Melbourne. Premcar says that it is looking for 35 skilled automotive specialists to join its ranks and help with the final development and production stages of […]
2022 Kia Sportage ‘NQ5’ revealed, inside and out
Kia has pulled the wraps off the all-new 2022 Sportage mid-size SUV, codenamed NQ5, revealing a bold new exterior design and a very suave and tech-filled interior for the first time. The new model is set to go on sale in Australia later this year. As predicted, the 2022 Sportage […]
Toyota Australia launches KINTO car rental platform
Toyota is making headlines after launching a new car rental platform here in Australia, called KINTO, that offers users the ability to rent a Toyota vehicle for as little as one-hour, or as long as a year. Better still, Toyota says that its KINTO Rent program requires no membership fees. […]
More powerful Aston Martin ‘DBX S’ coming, plug-in hybrid confirmed
Aston Martin is set to launch a more powerful version of its first-ever SUV, the DBX, with scope for more power and torque from the Mercedes-AMG-sourced V8 engine. A hybrid version is also on the way. Speaking with Australian media during a roundtable session last week, Kevin Watters, Aston Martin’s […]
Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan new car delivery delays outlined; Australia
Some dealer bulletin updates have landed in our inbox, outlining some of the expected delivery timings for new Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Nissan orders in Australia. Since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe and left a number of ramifications, including production stops in many industries and supplier shortages, and, more recently, […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2021 (VFACTS)
New vehicle sales in Australia are continuing to rise, with May VFACTS figures revealing another 100,000-plus month. We saw a dip in April compared with March, in terms of total sales, but May becomes the biggest-selling month so far this year. During May 2021, 100,809 new vehicles were registered in […]
BMW i4 M50 revealed, confirmed for Australia in Q1, 2022
BMW Australia has announced plans to unleash its first-ever zero-emissions car from M-division in the first quarter of 2022, in the form of the all-new i4 M50. The i4 range of all-electric sedans is set to hit Australian roads in the first few months of 2022, with two models set […]
All-new 2021 Toyota Kluger arrives in Australia, with hybrid option
Toyota Australia has announced the arrival of the all-new fourth-generation 2021 Kluger, which brings in new looks, improved safety and for the first time in Australia, a hybrid powertrain option. The popular model also switches to the company’s latest TNGA platform, promises improved handling and comfort. Toyota is looking to […]