Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

Alfa Romeo GTV expected in 2021 with 600hp electrified powertrain

As confirmed through the five-year product portfolio released earlier this year, Alfa Romeo will be resurrecting the iconic GTV nameplate in 2021. The Italian brand’s first C-segment high performance coupe in over a decade will take on rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG C 63, BMW M4 and Audi RS 5. …

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Hyundai Kona gains more equipment and new Go range-opener

Greater standard equipment and a new range-opening Go variant are some of the updates aimed at making the refreshed 2019 Hyundai Kona an even more compelling proposition in the popular small SUV class. 2019 Kona Active, Elite and Highlander now include a new 8-inch satellite navigation system and Krell 8-speaker …

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2019 BMW Z4 leaked ahead of Pebble Beach debut

Official photos of the new BMW Z4 have been leaked on the internet, giving us a first glimpse of the new roadster ahead of its global premiere later this month at Pebble Beach. Shown here in M140i guise, the new Z4 closely resembles the concept that debut last year and …

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Toyota offers LandCruiser Prado with spare wheel-free tailgate

Toyota is giving customers the option of a LandCruiser Prado with a tyre-free tailgate, thanks to popular demand. For 22 years since the first Prado arrived in Australia, Toyota has sold the large SUV with the covered spare proudly mounted on the tailgate – and it continues to offer this …

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2018 Holden Equinox LTZ Review – should you go the 2.0 turbo?

Earlier this year, we tested the new Holden Equinox and found plenty to like about the successor to the Captiva. Uninspiring looks aside, Holden’s latest mid-size family SUV impresses with a capacious interior, competent drivetrain and a well judged ride and handling balance. The LS+ variant that we drove had …

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BMW M2 Competition pricing and specification announced

BMW’s potent M2 Competition sports coupe will arrive in showrooms across Australia in October priced from just under $100,ooo. Powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six as seen in the M3 and M4, the new M2 Competition generates 302kW, peaking from 5,250 to 7,000rpm, accompanied by peak torque of 550Nm achieved …

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Four-tier BMW X4 range arriving Q4 2018 priced from sub-$80k

The all-new second generation BMW X4 will arrive into Australian showrooms in the third quarter of 2018 priced from under $80,000. The BMW X3-based mid-size SUV coupe has been completely redesigned for 2018, just four years into the lifecycle of its predecessor. Available in four variants from market launch, the new …

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Hydrogen breakthrough could fastrack commercialisation of FCEVs

A new breakthrough in the way hydrogen is transported around the world could accelerate the commercialisation of fuel cell vehicles. One of the biggest challenges facing fuel cell vehicle manufacturers and filling station operators is the transportation and storage of hydrogen – the gas that powers a fuel cell vehicle. …

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Honda Civic Type R claims new lap record at Hungaroring

In the fifth and final of a planned series of lap record attempts across Europe in 2018, Honda has set a new 2 minute and 10.19 second record for a front-wheel drive production car at the Hungaroring GP circuit in Hungary. The Civic Type R, driven by Formula One World …

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2018 BMW M5 Competition: Technical Overview

The new BMW M5 Competition has been officially unveiled, bringing a 19 kW hike in engine output over the standard M5 to 460 kW, even more direct responses and bespoke chassis tuning for a race-inspired driving experience. The engine The twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine that powers the M5 Competition …

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2019 Audi A7 Sportback set for November launch

The all-new second-generation Audi A7 Sportback will arrive in Australia in November bringing considerably more equipment than its predecessor priced from $131,900 plus on-road costs. The new A7 Sportback boasts more aggressive styling than its predecessor. The wider three-dimensional Singleframe grille accentuates the width of the car, flanked by HD Matrix …

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7-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace price and specification

Volkswagen’s first seven seat capable Tiguan mid-size SUV is on sale now. Building on the normal Tiguan, the Tiguan Allspace features a stretched wheelbase to accommodate a third row of seats. Designed in parallel with the Tiguan, the Tiguan Allspace is recognisable by body features that include a wider rear door, …

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Infiniti sharpens pricing on Q50 and Q60, revamps range

Infiniti in Australia has made sweeping changes to the Q50 and Q60 range by reducing variants and powertrain options, simplifying model names, adding more features and dropping pricing by as much as $5,500, in response to customer feedback. Previously comprising 10 different variants, from today the Q50 lineup has been …

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2019 Ford Everest updated with Bi-Turbo diesel, 5-year warranty

The updated 2019 Ford Everest will go on sale in September with increased equipment, new fuel-efficient powertrain choices and optional Driver Assist Technology including Autonomous Emergency Braking. Building on its 2015 launch, the new Everest represents a significant evolution in safety, technology and design. Buyers can expect to see new …

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