Following the footsteps of smaller sibling M2, BMW is introducing the M3 Pure to the M3 range. Designed with the enthusiast driver in mind, the Australian-market BMW M3 Pure is available from $129,900 plus on-road costs, making it the most accessible way into M3 ownership. “The BMW M3 Pure builds further …
Read More »2018 Subaru XV pricing and specification announced
The all-new second generation Subaru XV has launched in Australia and the Japanese car maker has revealed reduced entry-level pricing and added specification in its new generation compact SUV ahead of first customer deliveries in mid-June. With added features and enhanced efficiency, entry-level Model Year 2018 Subaru XV 2.0i checks in …
Read More »2017 Honda HR-V gets sat-nav as standard across range
Honda’s strong-selling HR-V compact SUV has been given a boost in value for money with the release of an updated model range for 2017. aimed at taking on the Toyota C-HR and the recently updated Mazda CX-3. To ensure the HR-V stays competitive against the Toyota C-HR and the recently updated …
Read More »Updated 2017 Mazda CX-3 leaps in safety and refinement
Mazda has boosted its CX-3 compact SUV with more standard safety features and improved refinement, as it faces steep competition from newcomer Toyota C-HR and the recently revised Holden Trax in one of the fastest growing passenger markets. The Mazda CX-3 is the first vehicle in the small SUV sales …
Read More »Range Rover Evoque Landmark special edition launched
The Range Rover Evoque has entered its six years of production, with over 600,000 units delivered to date, making it one of Land Rover’s most successful and awarded models in history. To commemorate this milestone, the British luxury marque is introducing a new Special Edition model, the Evoque Landmark. Available in …
Read More »2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R pricing and specs: Golf R wagon added to range
Volkswagen has unveiled the pricing and specifications for its updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R performance range, with pricing kicking off at $41,490 plus on-road costs for the GTI six-speed manual. Headlining the updated range is the return of the three-door GTI and the Golf R wagon, the latter …
Read More »Updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail gets new stronger diesel engine
The updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail has arrived in Australia, boasting enhancements to its exterior and interior styling, as well as the addition of a new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and improved equipment levels across the range. Visually, the upgrade brings Nissan’s bold new V-Motion grille to the mid-size SUV, giving it a family …
Read More »Kia’s much improved 2017 Picanto lands
Kia’s new 2017 Picanto city hatchback has landed in Australia promising new levels of refinement, technology, quality and unbeatable value. Now in its third-generation, the new Picanto brings a new, more assertive design and improved cabin to the A-segment. “The current Picanto was a toe in the water for us in …
Read More »Renault Clio updated for 2017 with new packaging and sharper pricing
The sporty Renault Clio small hatchback has been updated with more features and a sharp new price for 2017. Arriving in Australia this month, the new-look Clio takes on Renault’s new nomenclature, in-line with the recently released Koleos crossover and Megane hatch models. The simplified line-up includes the entry-level Life, available with …
Read More »Updated 2017 BMW 4 Series ditches diesel power, gains more tech
BMW’s refreshed 4 Series range will arrive into Australian showrooms in June without a diesel line-up and slight price increase on some variants. Following last year’s engine update across the range, the new 2017 BMW 4 Series LCI – stands for Life Cycle Improvement – brings updated styling and enhanced …
Read More »2018 Audi Q5 pricing and specification announced
The all-new second generation Audi Q5 will arrive into Australia late June this year with a four tier range spearheaded by the Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro Design from $65,900 plus on-road costs, a hike of $2300 over the outgoing base variant. Expected to be the most popular model, the Q5 2.0 …
Read More »2017 Hyundai i30 pricing and specifications announced
Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of its all-new 2017 Hyundai i30 hatch, which goes on sale later this month. The entry-level i30 Active manual lops in at $20,950 excluding on-road costs, $500 less than the outgoing model. Despite the price reduction, Hyundai says the model comes with approximately …
Read More »2017 Ford Mondeo gets premium look and new ‘Metalicious’ colour
Ford has given its 2017 Mondeo a sharp new look and revised equipment levels across the range, including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Most prominent will be the flagship Titanium’s bold new 19-inch alloy wheels. Replacing the current 18-inch alloys, the fresh five-spoke design will see lower-profile 235/40 Continental tyres to …
Read More »2017 Mazda2 gets segment first safety upgrade
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are now available on the updated Mazda2 and fitted as standard on the high-spec Genki and GT variants – a first for the light car segment. They join Smart City Brake Support – Forward (SCBS-F) which is now standard across …
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