The all-new Nissan Terra will join the ute-based SUV party when it arrives later this year, facing off the dominating Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest. Based on the Navara ute, the Terra is the first vehicle from Nissan’s frame and Light Commercial Vehicle division to launch under the company’s midterm plan, Nissan M.O.V.E …

Peugeot has unveiled its all-new 508 saloon ahead of the 2018 Geneva Motors Show. Underpinned by Groupe PSA’s new EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform 2) Platform, the stylish 508 is said to be lighter and more efficient than ever before. Its structure is more compact and its height reduced. As with …

Subaru is keeping the Liberty relevant in the increasingly crowded mid-size sedan market place with a refresh for 2018. With an unchanged entry-level pricing of $30,240 plus on-road costs, the new 2018 Liberty has been given a subtle nip and tuck to its exterior which sees its grille, bumpers, headlights …

The trio of new “halo” Toyota HiLux variants due in April this year will have a strong Aussie accent thanks to an extensive development program carried out by the company’s Melbourne-based designers and engineers, claims Toyota. Aimed at off-road enthusiasts, the comprehensive upgrades that result in the new HiLux Rugged …

The 2018 Maserati GranTurismo has arrived in Australia with a host of refinements and improvements. Streamlined for 2018, the GranTurismo range are now offered with two well-defined variants, the Sport and MC. Updates to the exterior include a new front bumper featuring a larger, hexagonal grille with redesigned air ducts. The central …

The new 2018 Fiat 500X range has been revised with added safety features, a revamped infotainment and a slimlined model offering. The simplified line-up now spans just two trim levels: Pop & Pop Star, offered in variations of one engine, two transmission and front wheel drive. Subtly updated for 2018, the …

With 200,000 units sold since its launch in 2014, the BMW X4 is screaming for a successor and here it is, the all-new second generation X4. The BMW X3-based mid-size SUV coupe has been completely redesigned for 2018, just four years into the lifecycle of its predecessor. Like the larger …

Mazda has launched an exclusive Limited Edition MX-5 RF for the Australian market to satisfy one of the world’s most performance orientated car buying demographic. Limited to just 110 examples and designed solely for Australia, the special edition MX-5 RF goes on sale today priced from $55,790 driveaway and brings …

The limited edition Audi R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series) has been confirmed for an Australian arrival in April at under $300,000, making the rear-wheel drive supercar the most affordable R8 ever. “The Audi R8 RWS is such an exciting car for us because it’s the very first rear-wheel-drive production car …

A dizzying 99 turns and 999 daunting steps didn’t stop the new Range Rover Sport PHEV from completing a world-first at one of China’s most famous landmarks. The petrol-electric performance SUV has become the first vehicle to climb the stairs to the natural rock arch of Heaven’s Gate. The challenge …

You can bet the Range Rover Velar SVR is coming before too long. But for punters who can’t wait, say hello to the Lumma Velar CLR GT. Designed to take on go fast SUVs from the AMG and M department, the Velar CLR GT draws attention with pumped up wheel …

The first-ever Ranger Raptor, Ford’s latest off-road, performance pick-up truck, blasted out from behind its camouflage during a reveal event in Thailand today. Designed by Ford Performance team for the enthusiast off-roader, the Ranger Raptor is the second Ford pick up to adopt the Raptor nameplate after the flagship F-150. …

Two special editions Volkswagen models are en route to showrooms in Australia. To celebrate 70 years since the conception of the iconic Kombi van, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has contrived a contemporary take on the most feted VW other than the Beetle. On sale from March, the Multivan ‘Kombi 70’ is based on the …

What’s the best performance SUV under a hundred grand? The answer to this used to be pretty simple. Audi SQ5, of course. For more than half a decade, Audi’s mid-size performance family hauler has been the perennial choice for those looking to quell their domesticated status often linked to driving an …