Hyundai and Bisimoto have again partnered for the upcoming SEMA show, this time going absolutely power-obsessed by developing a 1,040 horsepower (775kW), rear-drive Santa Fe SUV. The hyper SUV, called the “Santa-Fast”, gets its power from a flex-fuel twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre Hyundai Lambda V6 powerplant, positioned longitudinally and driving the rear …
Read More »Next-Generation Audi Q5 teased for the second time
Audi is hyping up the anticipation toward to world premiere of the next-generation Q5 SUV with a second round of teaser. Following last week’s shadowy preview of the new Q5 with a single image of its taillight, the German manufacturer has today released two more teasers. Both images focused on …
Read More »All-New Jeep Compass breaks cover
Jeep has unveiled the all-new Compass compact crossover today. Positioned in between the smaller Jeep Renegade and mid size Jeep Cherokee, the new Jeep Compass has been, for the first time, designed from the ground up as a global-market model and will go on sale in more than 100 countries …
Read More »2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Si4 SE Review
When we drove the diesel Land Rover Discovery Sport earlier this year, we liked its on and off road versatility, handsome styling and smart packaging. We were, however, not that impressed by the aging diesel powertrain. And while we wait to try out the new much improved “Ingenium” range of …
Read More »2017 Holden Astra on sale this December priced from $21,990
Holden has announced Australian pricing and specification for the all-new Astra, as the first batch of the compact hatch makes its way Down Under for a December roll out. Priced from 21,990 before on-road costs, the Polish-built Astra heralds the start of Holden’s huge new product onslaught, as the company commits …
Read More »Infiniti QX30 compact crossover bows in from $48,900
Infiniti’s product onslaught continues with the launch of the QX30 compact crossover today. Built on the same platform that underpins the recently introduced Q30 hatchback, the QX30 carries on the Japanese premium brand’s bold and distinctive styling, drawing from the original QX30 Concept’s sculpted exterior, unique crossover stance and asymmetric …
Read More »2017 Volkswagen Tiguan – Price, Spec and All You Need to Know
The all-new, second generation Volkswagen Tiguan has arrived Down Under with a full range of petrol and diesel variants in varying grade levels. Pricing for the physically larger Tiguan kicks off from $31,990 plus on-road costs, two grand cheaper than the comparable first generation entry model at the time of its launch. …
Read More »Next-Generation Audi Q5 teased ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Audi has released a teaser image and a teaser video of the next-generation Q5 SUV ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. The shadowy image shows the new Q5’s taillight, which has a more angular and squared-off design than the one on the current model. …
Read More »Toyota 86 Racing Series heats up at Sandown
Three different winners across three Toyota 86 Racing Series (T86RS) starts sums up the tight competition the new one-make category brought to the Sandown 500 support roster this past weekend (September 16-18). The previous domination of Canberra teenager Cameron Hill was broken by a trio of hard-chargers in the shape …
Read More »Citroen C3 WRC Concept uncovered ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Citroen is gearing up for a return to the World Rally Championship with the unveiling of the C3 WRC Concept ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month. Based on the production C3 hatchback, the concept was designed by the company’s motorsport division and serves …
Read More »2017 Holden Colorado – Price, Spec and All You Need to Know
The revised 2017 Holden Colorado officially goes on sale this month, chasing a slice of the increasing lucrative light commercial segment currently dominated by heavyweights Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger – both of which had their new models launched late last year. Complete with a long list of technology introductions, …
Read More »2016 Honda Odyssey Review – 5 Things that Shine and 5 that Doesn’t
The Honda Odyssey was once a cool people mover that didn’t quite look like one. The latest fifth-generation, however, has dropped its predecessor’s low slung lines for a taller van-like styling theme. If you happened to overbreed, this can only mean good news. The Odyssey is available for the first …
Read More »Performance Specifications confirmed for Abarth 124 Spider
Fiat Chrysler Automobile has confirmed further performance specifications for the Abarth 124 Spider, ahead of its Australian debut in October. Powered by the brand’s 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine delivering 125kW and 250Nm of torque and driving the rear wheels with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox, the Abarth 124 Spider will …
Read More »2017 Mazda6 gains improved safety and refinement
The Mazda6 range has gained yet another update for 2017, this time focused on dynamic safety, interior design and NVH enhancements. With no change to pricing, the new Mazda6 gains a more comprehensive i-ACTIVSENSE safety suit which now adds pedestrian recognition to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), with the upper …
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