Mercedes-Benz has introduced its G-Professional Cab Chassis ute to the Australian market. Based on the Mercedes G-Class or “G-wagen” as it is more commonly known, the G-Professional comes with a 2,085kg payload (4,490kg GVM) without a tray and has a 245mm ground clearance, thanks to a reinforced chassis and suspension. …
Read More »Refreshed 2017 Holden Barina gets Camaro front fascia
Having been responsible for designing the Holden Colorado Extreme and Trailblazer Premier show cars, General Motor’s Australian design team is at it again, this time designing the refreshed 2017 Holden Barina with a distinctly grown-up feel. “It was time for the Barina to grow up at bit and expand its …
Read More »All-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 checks in from $62,900
The all-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 has launched in Australia, reigniting its presence in the increasingly tight premium sports coupe segment. The new Q60’s Australian market introduction commences with the Q60 GT and GT with Enhancement Pack priced from $62,900 and $65,900 respectively. Both models are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine …
Read More »Refreshed 2017 Lexus IS range pricing and specification announced
Lexus has launched the facelifted IS sports sedan in Australia today on the backdrop of one million global sales of the 3 Series and C-Class rival. The new IS range is expected to assist Lexus achieve a new all-time sales record in Australia of more than 9,000 deliveries. The substantial improvements …
Read More »New Suzuki S-Cross Turbo aims for small SUV crown
Suzuki Australia is banking on the extensively updated S-Cross crossover for growth in the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Promising great value and a focus on lifestyle and adventure, the S-Cross range now includes the Turbo and Turbo Prestige models. The raft of changes begin under the bonnet with a 6-speed …
Read More »Power Boost and new Track Mode highlight updated 2017 Toyota 86
The updated Toyota 86, Australia’s best selling sports car, now gains a new “track” mode and sees a slight price increase of between $300 and $800 across the range. The cheapest Toyota 86 now lobs just over $30k, sitting at $30,790 before on road costs for the GT Manual. Price …
Read More »2017 Mitsubishi ASX on sale now in Australia
Mitsubishi has introduced the new-look 2017 Mitsubishi ASX with the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front styling. The updated styling brings the ASX in line with the Outlander and Pajero Sport. Along with the new gloss black and chrome finished front grille and bumper, the ASX also gains a new shark …
Read More »Lexus GS F and RC F upgraded with Adaptive Variable Suspension
The Lexus GS F sports sedan and RC F sports coupe have been upgraded with the brand’s latest driver-selectable Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). The AVS uses a range of sensors, including G force, yaw-rate and speed sensors to monitor and control the damping force at all four wheels simultaneously based …
Read More »Hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF lands in February from $38,550
The hardtop version of the Mazda MX-5 is heading to Australia for a February 2017 launch. Boasting a retractable fastback roof, the two-model Mazda MX-5 RF line up starts from $38,550 plus on roads for the 6-speed manual, $4,060 more than its equivalent soft top sibling. Unlike the previous generation …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz E 350e and E43 AMG joining local line-up in February 2017
Mercedes-Benz has announced the pricing and specification of the new E 350e Plug-in Hybrid and AMG E 43 4MATIC which will go on sale locally in February 2017. Priced from $131,600 plus on-road costs, the E 350e is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in conjunction with an …
Read More »Skoda unleashes more powerful Octavia RS 230 in Australia
Skoda has unleashed its most powerful Octavia RS to date in Australia, the RS 230. Packing 169kW and a tweaked styling, the RS 230 rolls into showrooms priced from $41,490 plus on-road costs for the 6-speed manual sedan. Utilising the same 169kW/350Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine and electronic …
Read More »Twin Turbo V12-powered BMW M760Li xDrive flagship launched
BMW’s flagship 7 Series has hit fresh heights with the first-ever M Performance 7 Series variant, the V12-powered M760Li xDrive. Building on this list of debuts is the M760Li’s performance-tuned xDrive all-wheel drive system. This is the first time BMW has offered a saloon with all-wheel drive to the Australian …
Read More »Toyota Camry RZ relaunched with Sat Nav and Digital Radio
Toyota has launched an upgraded Camry RZ Special Edition, with satellite navigation now added to the standard equipment list. Last offered in the middle of this year limited to 1100 examples, the Camry RZ is restricted to just 700 units in this second roll out, this time featuring satellite navigation …
Read More »RAM trucks on sale now from $139,000
RAM trucks are now officially available in Australia thanks to American Special Vehicles (ASV), which converts the trucks to right-hand drive and for a limited time, the company is offering the RAM 2500 from $139,500 and RAM 3500 from $146,500 driveaway. Powered by a 6.7-litre Cummins turbo diesel engine producing …
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