With so many big, bold carmakers flooding the compact SUV market, it’s easy to forget about the quiet achievers. And in some cases, they deserve just as much attention. Like the 2020 Suzuki S-Cross. It was previously named the SX4, changed to suit the loss of all-wheel drive. Since 2016, […]
New BMW 128ti in the works; warm hatch to slot below M135i
There’s a new warm hatch on the horizon from Bavaria, in the form of the 2021 BMW 128ti. BMW has just confirmed the variant will slot beneath the range-topping M135 xDrive in the latest 1 Series range. While the M135i xDrive is a product from the M Performance division (not […]
2021 Isuzu D-Max awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
ANCAP has handed out a five-star safety rating for the just-launched 2021 Isuzu D-Max, making it the first locally-tested vehicle under the latest testing protocols. Isuzu only launched the new model earlier this month, but buyers can rest assured all variants (all 20 of them) are covered by the full […]
Toyota GR Yaris on sale from $39,950, hardcore Rallye edition confirmed
Despite high starting prices for the regular 2020 Toyota Yaris range, Toyota Australia has today confirmed the super-hot GR Yaris will be available from $39,950 drive-away. Wait, what? Yep, the track-bred, motorsport-derived GR Yaris will be available in Australia priced from $39,950 drive-away. That’s only a short stretch from the […]
Nissan Z Proto revealed with twin-turbo V6, manual transmission
This is it. The Nissan Z Proto. Inspired by the original Datsun 240Z/Fairlady Z, the new sports car carries through a heritage that spans over 50 years. Although this example you see here is just a prototype, it is set to heavily influence the design and features of the next […]
2021 Subaru Forester update adds 2.5i Sport variant
Subaru Australia is spicing up the Forester range for the 2021 model year, today confirming it will be introducing a new 2.5i Sport variant next month. The 2021 Subaru Forster 2.5i Sport features the existing 2.5-litre naturally aspirated flat-four petrol engine, producing 136kW and 239Nm. It’s connected up to a […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N previewed, DCT auto confirmed
The first images and initial details of the 2021 Hyundai i30 N have been released this morning, with confirmation of a dual-clutch auto transmission option. This will open up the hot hatch’s market reach to automatic drivers for the first time. Based on the refreshed i30, the 2021 i30 N […]
New Honda NSX Type R still coming, not until late 2021 – report
Honda is apparently still planning a hardcore Type R version of the somewhat unpopular new-generation NSX supercar. But don’t hold your breath, you might have to wait until at least 12 months before you see it. We first heard about the possibility of a new NSX Type R way back […]