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 […]
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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 […]
First 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport lands in Australia (video)
The first Australian customer-ordered Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport has landed, following the track car’s debut in August last year. It was delivered to a devoted Porsche fan and collector in Sydney. Porsche offers two versions of the GT4 Clubsport, both based on the road-going Cayman GT4. There’s a ‘track […]
2021 Nissan ‘Z Proto’ debut confirmed for September 16 (video)
Nissan has sent out a new preview video confirming that it will be unveiling something called the Z Proto in a couple of weeks. It’s set to preview the upcoming Z sports car, dubbed the 400Z. The Z Proto is very likely to be a prototype version of the upcoming […]
2021 Toyota Prado update gets more power, improved tech
As expected, the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been given the updated 2.8-litre turbo-diesel from the new HiLux and Fortuner. Toyota has also taken this opportunity to make some other updates to the very popular SUV. Firstly, yes, the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine receives a new ball-bearing turbocharger with larger […]
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series updated for 2020, adds touchscreen
The iconic and simply legendary Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is receiving a mild refresh for 2020, introducing a new multimedia system and even satellite navigation. A string of updates have also been announced for the C-HR and RAV4 SUVs. Firstly, the 70 Series – one of our favourite vehicles of […]
Volvo tops 2020 JD Power Tech Experience Index Study
Results from the recent 2020 JD Power Tech Experience Index Study in the US have revealed which car manufacturers are doing best in the field of technology, and the brands that could need some improvement, from a user experience perspective. The study took responses from 82,527 motorists in relation to […]