Patrick Jackson

2019 Hyundai Ioniq EV Elite Review – Australia’s cheapest EV

Up till now, electric cars seemed to be something reserved for the more well-heeled motorists out there. With Tesla largely holding a monopoly over the niche EV market with its high-end, high-performance models, there’s been little for those unable to fork out six figures on a car. Plus, with battery …

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2019 Lamborghini Huracan Evo revealed, priced from $460k

Lamborghini has unveiled the next evolution of the Huracan – fittingly dubbed the Huracan Evo – with the updated model sporting a tweaked design, additional standard equipment, and a more powerful drivetrain.  The Huracan’s front-end has been given a revised bumper design with less black space than before and revised …

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First production Toyota Supra sold at auction for $2.1m

The first official production example of the A90 Toyota GR Supra has crossed the auction block for a staggering US$2.1 million, with the full sale amount to be donated to charity.  Sold at the Barrett-Jackson charity auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, the winning bidder on the first production Supra was Craig …

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2019 Kia Stinger 200S Review

The Kia Stinger was one of the most hotly-anticipated cars of 2018, with the Euro-fighting turbocharged fastback showing the world just what Kia was capable of making when it’s designers and engineers really stuck their heads down and got to work. While it’s received very positive reviews since its launch …

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2019 McLaren 600LT Spider breaks cover

McLaren has unveiled its new 600LT Spider, with the limited production drop-top becoming just the fifth model to wear the Longtail name.  The primary focus for the Spider has been on saving weight to counter the inevitably heavier mass that comes from introducing a retractable roof, with McLaren citing a …

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2020 Toyota Supra officially unveiled, full specs announced

After footage of the 2020 Toyota Supra leaked online last week, the hotly-anticipated fifth-generation model has finally been officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show after years of speculation, spy photos, and leaks. Officially designated the A90 Toyota GR Supra – with GR standing for Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s new performance …

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2019 Isuzu D-Max SX Cab Chassis Review – hi-vis not included

While dual-cab utes were once something you’d only ever see on farms or worksites, perceptions of these once-humble workhorses have shifted in recent years, with them now more of a status symbol used to tow boats and carry dirt bikes than a mere tradesman’s tool. Now, even utes positioned as …

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2019 Lexus RC F Track Edition unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

Lexus has unveiled a hardcore Track Edition variant of it’s RC F coupe at the Detroit Auto Show this week, with the lighter, sharper version set to enter production in the second quarter of 2019.  On show with the updated 2019 RC F and the LC Convertible Concept, the RC …

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Lexus LC Convertible Concept unveiled

Lexus has lifted the covers off its stunning LC Convertible Concept ahead of its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show in the coming week.  While it’s being billed as a concept, the drop-top LC appears ready for production, although whether it will make its way into showrooms is yet …

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Hyundai develops industry-first fingerprint recognition system

Hyundai has announced an industry-first fingerprint recognition system that will allow drivers to unlock and start their cars without the need for a conventional key.  The system utilises fingerprint scanners on the car’s door handle and starter button to grant access to drivers who are registered in the car’s system. …

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2019 Kia Sorento Sport V6 Review – worth the step up?

It’s been about a year since the Kia Sorento received a major overhaul, and the heavily revised model has been doing well since the new version hit showrooms. The South Australian Police have taken on a fleet of them as general-duty cars, and exposure such as that seems to have …

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2019 Audi Q8 checks in from $128,900

Audi Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its 2019 Q8, the German marque’s new SUV flagship, ahead of the first customer deliveries in late January. Initially, all Q8s will come equipped with the 55TFSI drivetrain – comprising a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and …

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Aston Martin reveals Valkyrie’s 735kW Cosworth-developed V12

Aston Martin has revealed a breathtaking high-revving V12 engine created in conjunction with Cosworth that will make its way into the Valkyrie hypercar set to debut in 2019. The naturally aspirated 6.5-litre 12-cylinder wonder confirms the expected performance of the Valkyrie as hinted at last year, with peak outputs of …

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