Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review: Limited and Summit Reserve

For a whole decade, the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee served as the American brand’s flagship SUV, with numerous updates throughout its life to keep it fresh. What’s missing was a brand-new model. Finally, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee is here, renewing much needed interest in the nameplate. Tested here is …

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Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for 2025 arrival

Ford will offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger 4×4 pick-up from early 2025, marking a significant step forward in Ford’s plans to offer an electric powertrain option for every model in its portfolio of products. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will combine electric driving capability with the adventure-ready …

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Toyota HiLux Revo BEV Concept hints at ute’s electric future

Like it or not, the Toyota HiLux is heading electric. Previewed by the HiLux Revo BEV Concept, the first ever all-electric HiLux enters prototyping phase and the unique landscape in Australia has been selected as the testbed for the HiLux EV. Originally unveiled in Thailand late last year, the HiLux …

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2023 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport vs Land Rover Defender D300 Review

Off-road vehicles are no longer just off-road vehicles these days. Market demands have dictated that they must do a lot more than just bush-bashing. They’re big and spacious comfortable daily drivers packed with creature comforts and the latest tech. Their rugged 4×4 mechanisms, while still as capable as ever, are …

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Lexus LM luxury flagship mover pricing confirmed

Lexus will present its most luxurious model in Australia when the LM luxury people mover goes on sale later this year. The Lexus LM showcases mobility akin to first and business class airplane travel, bringing the finest of traditional Japanese omotenashi hospitality of anticipating guests’ needs in advance with the …

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2023 Ford Everest Review: 2.0L Bi-Turbo and 3.0L V6 driven

At the pointy end of the large 4×4 SUV segment there’s the Ford Everest and there’s the Everest’s long-time rival the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. Previous generations of Everest had mostly lived inside the shadows of the Prado, mostly because the latter was a little more refined, more luxurious and had …

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2024 Nissan Z Nismo: how different is it to a regular Z?

Nissan this week officially revealed the new Z Nismo, the more focused variant of the Z sports car. The exterior gets all the usual Nismo styling cues, including Nismo-specific front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts and rear boot lid spoiler. Red accents, another Nismo signature, run along the lower edge …

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All-new Hyundai Santa Fe brings radical transformation

In what could be one of the biggest transformations in the recent history of automotive design, the all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has taken on a completely new design theme. Bold, boxy and rugged, the fifth-generation Santa Fe heralds a new era for the company’s SUV design. The radical transformation …

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