Patrick Jackson

Kia Picanto GT to launch in early 2019

The Kia Picanto lineup is set to finally receive a long-promised turbocharged GT variant, with Kia confirming the sporty micro car will launch in the first quarter of 2019. Powered by a tiny 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 72kW and 172Nm, it might not sound like much for the shrunken …

Read More »

2019 Kia Cerato Sport+ Sedan Review

Kia has given its top selling model, the Cerato, an almost complete overhaul for the 2019 model year, with swanky new looks, an up-to-date interior, and nearly all of the latest safety tech imaginable. However, there’s one big thing you won’t find in the new Cerato – a new engine. …

Read More »

2019 Nismo Juke RS lands from $37,790

Nissan Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its latest and most unique hotted-up Nismo performance model – the 2019 Juke Nismo RS.  Clearly differentiating itself from the two other Nismo-enhanced models offered in Australia, the GT-R Nismo and 370Z Nismo, the tuned Juke capitalises on the current SUV-buying craze, …

Read More »

Porsche Taycan confirmed for Australia in 2020

Porsche has announced that its first all-electric vehicle, the Taycan, will make its way Down Under in 2020, following on from the car’s international launch in 2019. Set to be powered by an 800V battery pack linked to two synchronous electric motors – one for the rear wheels and one …

Read More »

2018 Isuzu D-Max LS-T Review

The Isuzu D-Max has always been a formidable contender in the dual-cab ute space, with Australia being Isuzu’s number one export market. But while it’s always sold well, it’s never quite been able to match the numbers of the household-name Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, both of which, along with …

Read More »

2019 Hyundai Tucson Review – 5 reasons it’s better than the old one

The Hyundai Tucson, which consistently remains in Australia’s top 10 best-sellers, has undergone a makeover for the 2019 model year, with its latest incarnation bringing sharper looks and a longer list of standard kit, along with an improved diesel drivetrain. To highlight these subtle but welcome differences, we brought together …

Read More »

Porsche 911 Speedster confirmed for production

Porsche has, unsurprisingly, confirmed that the topless 911 Speedster will enter production in 2019 after a re-dressed concept went on display at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.  Just 1,948 examples of the retro-styled Speedster will be produced to commemorate the 70th anniversary of a Porsche first being registered – we’ll …

Read More »

Infiniti’s latest Project Black S prototype breaks cover

The latest version of Infiniti’s Project Black S prototype has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show next week.  Based on the Q60 Red Sport 400 coupe, the prototype you see above is a follow-up to the concept car first shown in 2017 at …

Read More »

Hennessey unveils beastly Silverado-based Goliath 6×6

If you’ve ever felt that the massive Chevrolet Silverado was just a bit too small and a bit too subtle, we come bearing good news, as Texas-based tuners Hennessey Performance have provided the solution with this – the mammoth Goliath 6×6. Starting out with a 2019 Chevy Silverado with the …

Read More »

2018 Volvo XC40 vs Jaguar E-Pace Comparison Review

It will likely come as no surprise to you that small SUVs are making the biggest impression on new car buyers right now. While SUVs as a whole account for over 40 per cent of new car sales in Australia, the small SUV segment is the fastest growing in the …

Read More »

2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback pricing and specs confirmed

If you’ve ever thought the new RS 5 didn’t have enough doors, Audi will have you covered when the five-door RS5 Sportback joins its two-door sibling in showrooms for the same $157,700 list price early in the new year.  Standing out amongst the crowd, with no hot fastback equivalent from …

Read More »

2019 Toyota Supra: more details emerge, future plans revealed

More details regarding the 2019 Toyota Supra – one of the most hotly anticipated cars of the coming year – have been revealed, including what’s on the cards for Australian-delivered models, and Toyota has also hinted at some of its future plans for its upcoming flagship sports car.  Known as …

Read More »

BMW Vision iNext concept officially unveiled

Just one day after photos of the BMW Vision iNext – the latest ‘Vision’ concept car from the Bavarian manufacturer – leaked online, the company has officially revealed the car it declares will provide its “building blocks for the future.” Described by BMW CEO Harald Krüger as being the answer …

Read More »

2019 Mazda MX-5 pricing and specs announced

For the second time this year, the Mazda MX-5 is receiving a refresh, with more power and equipment across the board, but now only one 1.5-litre variant left in the range. The tip-in point to the range is the $34,190 Roadster 1.5 manual, with it stretching all the way to …

Read More »