Tesla is still busy at the Nurburgring sorting out its new Model S Plaid powertrain, but now the company has confirmed the car is capable of lapping the circuit in 7:20. And there is still more left in it, the company proclaims. Data from our track tests indicates that Model […]
2019 Hyundai Venue review – Australian launch (video)
Not another small SUV. We know. But this is what the market wants. This is what you want. Even if you say you don’t. Deep down, this is exactly what you want. Can you blame Hyundai for serving to market demands? We better take a proper look. To be clear, […]
2019 Renault Kadjar now on sale in Australia from $29,990
There’s a new small SUV in town. Introducing the Renault Kadjar, otherwise known as Renault’s answer to vehicles such as the Mitsubishi ASX and Hyundai Kona. The Kadjar is based on the same ‘CMF-CD’ platform that underpins the Nissan Qashqai. It’s been on sale in Europe since 2015, but this, […]
2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i M Sport review (video)
BMW only makes a roadster once in a while. It’s a special occasion product. But it wasn’t always like that. The first production vehicle that ever wore the iconic BMW badge, the 3/15 ‘Dixi’, was actually a convertible. And in that respect it could be regarded as an integral ancestor […]
Mitsubishi previews PHEV SUV concept headed for Tokyo show
Mitsubishi has confirmed it is planning to unveil an all-new plug-in hybrid electric SUV concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show next month, releasing this teaser image to build anticipation. The company says the concept will “embody the values” of its brand message, ‘Drive your Ambition’. It will also showcase […]
Toyota Granvia on sale in Australia from October 14
The all-new Tarago-replacing Toyota Granvia is just about to arrive in Australia, where it will be available in two trim levels with either six or eight seats inside. As revealed earlier this year, the Granvia comes in to replace the Tarago as Toyota’s new people-mover. It’s being presented in Granvia […]
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit announced for Australia
Jeep Australia is announcing the Grand Cherokee Summit for the local lineup, following the introduction of the Upland edition last week. The Summit is being described as the most luxurious Grand Cherokee ever. The new model is based on the Overland variant only it is packed with even more creature […]
Hyundai ute could adopt 3.3 twin-turbo V6, Ranger Raptor rival?
It’s no secret Hyundai is strongly considering the introduction of an all-new ute, which is expected to arrive in Australia within the next two years. But what we’ve heard is the local arm wants decent grunt from the company’s first-ever pickup. The ute project is still very much in its […]