Holden has saved the best until last for its final year of locally produced Commodore, with the new range gaining extra standard equipment and subtle visual enhancement. Holden Director – Communications, Sean Poppitt, said the 2017 Commodore honoured the attributes that have elevated it to be one of Australia’s most …
Read More »Hardcore HSV GTSR W1 goes official – Full Specification and Pricing
After a string of rumours, spy photos and teasers, one of the most anticipated cars of 2017 is now officially unveiled. HSV has today released full details of the GTSR W1, the most hardcore HSV ever and the most powerful car ever built in Australia. The new W1 designation takes the iconic …
Read More »Hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF arrives from $38,550
Mazda Australia has launched the MX-5 Retractable Fastback and is predicting the hardtop RF model will pull in new crowds of buyers looking for a convertible that is a little nicer as a daily driver. Unlike the previous generation of hardtop MX-5, which had a folding roof that collapsed into …
Read More »2017 Kia Rio arrives in Australia priced from $16,990
The fourth-generation 2017 Kia Rio small hatch has arrived on Australian shores, promising enhanced ride and handling, improved safety and full connectivity. Sporting a thoroughly revised design, the Rio is defined by straight lines and smooth surfacing, giving the car a more mature and European character than its predecessor. The …
Read More »Holden introduces three Limited Edition Commodores; now with MRC
Holden has unveiled not one, but THREE new Limited Edition Commodores as a final send off for the local hero before local production at the company’s Elizabeth Plant in South Australia comes to and end on Oct 7. According to Holden, the three new limited edition Commodores was created as …
Read More »Funky new 2017 Suzuki Ignis arrives in Australia from $16,990
The funky new Suzuki Ignis has launched in Australia priced from $16,900 driveaway for the GL manual. Billed as a ‘light SUV’, the retro-inspired Ignis is available in GL and GLX variants, and features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its 7-inch colour touch screen to attract the younger …
Read More »2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio pricing announced
Alfa Romeo has announced the pricing for its range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio, and it will be more expensive than the BMW M3, coming in at $143,900 plus on-road costs. Packing a Ferrari-inspired 375kW/600Nm twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 petrol teamed with an 8-speed automatic, the sports sedan dashes from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 …
Read More »Tamer Mercedes-AMG GT arrives from sub-$260k
Is the Mercedes-AMG GT S a bit of a stretch for the budget? Are 375kW and 650Nm too much power to handle? Now you can save $40,000 and have the tamer Mercedes-AMG GT. Launching in Australia this month with a sticker of $259,000 plus on road costs, the less expensive AMG …
Read More »BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for Australia
BMW has announced it has secured 10 units of the ultra exclusive M4 DTM Champion Edition for Australia, with each example to change hands at a hefty $295,000 plus on-road costs. Launched in October this year the special edition M4 is built to celebrate BMW Motorsport Works Driver Marco Wittmann’s …
Read More »Peugeot Australia streamlines 308 lineup
Peugeot Australia has made sweeping changes to its 308 lineup, reducing the range from 17 variants to just six in an effort to reduce complexity, increase specification and improve overall value. The model line-up now begins with Active then moves to Allure (petrol and diesel), Allure Touring, GT and GTi …
Read More »2017 Maserati Ghibli receives more tech, more power and new options
The MY17 Maserati Ghibli has reached Australian showrooms, delivering more technology, more power and a new range of options to boost exclusivity. While the car’s exterior remains pretty much unchanged, the MY17 Ghibli benefits from a host of interior upgrades. The central dashboard has been redesigned to accommodate a high-resolution …
Read More »2017 BMW 5 Series Pricing and Specification announced
The all-new seventh-generation BMW 5 Series has launched in Australia with a bump in price across the range compared to the previous model. The four-tier line-up commences from $93,900 plus on-road costs for the range-opening turbo diesel 520d. The new pricing represents a hike of over $10,000 compared to the model …
Read More »Biturbo V8-powered Audi SQ7 lands in Australia
Audi‘s mighty twin turbo-diesel V8-powered SQ7 TDI has landed in Australia, delivering 320kW of power and a potent 900Nm of torque to the popular seven seater SUV. The engine’s two variable-vane exhaust turbochargers sit inside the V8’s 90-degree vee, and operate in series to produce a maximum of 2.4 bar …
Read More »Ford adds RWD Everest Trend to 2017 Ford Everest range
Ford has added the rear-wheel drive Everest Trend variant to the 2017 Ford Everest range. Priced from $55,990 plus on-roads, the RWD Everest Trend is $5,000 less than the four-wheel drive variant and comes with the same 3.2-litre TDCi engine mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission generating 143kW of power …
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