The Victorian Police force has given Ford the nod to supply special-built Ranger XLT vans to replace its existing divisional van fleet, thanks to a collaboration between Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) team and the force. The agreement will see 200 vehicles based on the Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab […]
Video: 2021 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye – Four-minute Fang (POV)
At the hardcore end of the hot hatch spectrum, Toyota offers the all-new GR Yaris. And for the absolute nutters out there, it also offers a special Rallye edition bringing some very tasty enhancements. Chief among which is a limited-slip differential for the front and rear axle. Not only is […]
Toyota revenue up 11% in Q4, sells 9 million cars in FY2021
Toyota has managed to buck the trend of automakers being effectively crippled by both the pandemic and semiconductor shortages, with the world’s largest auto manufacturer nearly doubling its operating profits in the four quarter of the financial year. The news comes as Toyota posts its financial results for the financial […]
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake revealed, in Australia Q3 (2021)
Genesis has officially revealed the G70 Shooting Brake, with first deliveries of the Korean manufacturer’s first-ever wagon set to kick off later this year. Genesis says the G70 Shooting Brake was designed with “European customers in mind”, while offering far more practicality than the updated G70 sedan that was revealed […]
Rivian announces capacities, dimensions for R1T electric pickup
American company Rivian has spilled the beans on the all-important capacities and key dimensions for its upcoming R1T all-electric ute, which looks set to tread the line between massive and mid-size (large by Australian standards). Rivian is a relatively young company which was founded in 2009, and in 2017 announced […]
Electric BMW M models to use Hans Zimmer-composed sounds
In one of the more surprising news stories to emerge this week, BMW has announced a collaboration with acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer that will see the Academy Award-winner create engine sounds for some of BMW’s future electrified vehicles. More specifically, BMW says that it has enlisted the help of Hans […]
Mitsubishi Triton ‘Ralliart’ in the works with sub-brand revival
Mitsubishi has confirmed it is reviving its legendary Ralliart performance sub-brand, and it looks like there could be a special Triton Ralliart edition in the works. Unfortunately, the exact extent of the structure, capacity, and general hopes and dreams of the resurrected brand haven’t been outlined. Mitsubishi simply listed the […]
Nissan reports record loss for FY2021, chip shortage to blame
Japanese manufacturer Nissan has reported a record operating loss in the 2022 financial year, and it says the global shortage of semiconductors has been the primary driver. In a statement, Nissan said the combined impact of the coronavirus and semiconductor shortage were to blame for the 150.7 billion yen (AU$1.7 […]