Polestar, the Scandinavian EV brand that’s been hot on the trail of Tesla, has upped the competition with an updated Polestar 2. The rival to the Tesla Model 3 can now travel up to 22% further, consume up to 9% less energy and charge up to 34% faster, at least …
Read More »Fully Electric Toyota bZ4X lands – price and specification
Toyota’s first fully electric SUV, the all-new bZ4X has arrived in Australian showrooms, bringing with it a new BEV (battery electric vehicle)-specific platform utilising the latest motor generator and battery technology. Jointly developed with Subaru, the bZ4X is based on a new platform that integrates the battery and motor generator …
Read More »Polestar 4 SUV-coupe priced from $82k
Polestar 4, the SUV coupe by the Scandinavian EV marque, is now officially on sale in Australia with a starting price of $81,500 plus on-road costs. With first deliveries slated for August, the Polestar 4 is the fastest Polestar production car to date, with it slotted between the Polestar 2 …
Read More »2024 Toyota GR Supra GTS Manual Review
Enthusiasts pleaded, Toyota listened. Four years after the initial launch of the GR Supra with an automatic transmission, a manual version is now finally offered. But Supra enthusiasts really have one other car to thank for Toyota’s decision and that’s the Nissan Z. Launched with a manual option in late …
Read More »Toyota Tundra Australian Specification Detailed
There’s no official on-sale date yet, but the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up isn’t far away from its highly anticipated launch in Australia. In fact, 300 of these right-hand-drive converted Tundras have already found homes Down Under, via the Tundra Insider Program. The pre-launch program sees 300 potential customers getting a …
Read More »2024 Lexus LX Review – Petrol vs Diesel, which is better?
The latest fourth-generation Lexus LX represents one significant shift from previous models and that’s in the use of downsized six-cylinder engines across all variants rather than eight-cylinder units. We have already covered all main aspects of the LX in our previous in-depth review, which you can read here. In this …
Read More »2023 BMW iX1 xDrive30 Review
BMW is no stranger to electric cars. It’s first foray into the world of EV was in 1972 with the 1602e, a concept car that was used to lead a pack of long-distance runners at the 1972 Munich Olympic games. More test cars were produced by the German carmaker in …
Read More »New-gen 2025 Subaru Forester pairs Toyota Hybrid with Boxer-four
The current generation Subaru Forester does most things you expect of a mid-size SUV right, but it’s little bland to look at and the hybrid variant falls short of its competitors. Fortunately, a new model has just been unveiled and it’s looking pretty promising. Finally, the new 2025 Subaru Forester …
Read More »2024 Mitsubishi Triton price, range and specification
The all-new Mitsubishi Triton is due in Australian showrooms in February 2024 priced from $43,690 to $63,840 plus on-road costs. The six-tier line-up consists of the GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR models with double-car, club-cab and pick-up body forms available depending on model. All Triton models are powered by the …
Read More »2023 Peugeot 308 Hatch Review – GT Premium & GT Sport PHEV
The last generation Peugeot 308 was the start of an upmarket push for the French marque. It had eyes on the semi-premium small hatch segment, with an aim to draw buyers away from the Volkswagen Golf and Mazda3. Now there’s an all-new model to bring that momentum to a new …
Read More »2023 Subaru WRX v Toyota GR Corolla v Honda Civic Type R v Hyundai i30 N Review
For decades, enthusiasts have been relying on cars like the Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R for a relatively affordable way to fix their cravings for driving thrills. Now these buyers have new options to choose from. Late comers Toyota GR Corolla and Hyundai i30 N join the party …
Read More »2024 Ford Mustang line-up receives track-focused Dark Horse addition
Ford Australia confirmed pricing and specification details of the all-new seventh-generation Mustang. At launch the new 2024 Ford Mustang is available in three models – EcoBoost, GT and a new addition called the Mustang Dark Horse. The EcoBoost is powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the GT …
Read More »2023 Ford Puma ST-Line Review
Amongst a sea of derivative small crossovers available on the market today, the Ford Puma stands out to be the most chic of the lot. This pint size SUV proves that grand, bold designs aren’t limited to just big vehicles. From the prominent grille and swept back headlights to the …
Read More »2023 Lexus NX 350h F Sport AWD Review
Last year we drove the Lexus NX 350 and NX 450h+, the petrol and plug-in hybrid variant respectively of the NX range. The NX 350 features a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that develops 205kW and 430Nm. With thick low down torque it’s a good powertrain for the daily grind. Meanwhile …
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