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The 2020 Hyundai Kona has been updated with additional standard safety as part of the Hyundai SmartSense suite of technologies, across a continuing four-grade range. Every 2020 Kona from the range-opening Go variant features Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems as standard. The range-opening 2020 Kona …

Land Rover has given a first glimpse of the new Defender ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September. The road to reveal for Land Rover’s most capable and durable 4×4 started in one of the most land-locked locations on earth, among the towering 300m …

Mitsubishi has given the Outlander mid-size SUV yet another round of updates to bring it more inline with the competition. Applied to all 2020 Outlander, the update is designed to deliver a more refined and functional SUV through improved specifications across the range. The 2020 model year Outlander Exceed range-topper …

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GLE 53 Coupe which is set to join the regular SUV range in showrooms when it arrives in Australia in Q2 2020. Powered by a 3.0-litre mild hybrid inline six developing 320kW and 521Nm of torque, the engine gets an overboost function provided by the EQ …

The third-generation BMW X6 will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019 with an enhanced styling package, sleek proportions, new infotainment systems and the option of BMW’s new high-capacity towing solution across all models. The new BMW X6 has grown in length, width and wheelbase but with a …

Porsche is entering a new era with the new Taycan, the brand’s first all-electric sports sedan. While we don’t yet know exactly what kind of performance is on offer with the Taycan, Porsche has unveiled the EV’s interior and we must say it’s pretty space-age. Following Tesla’s approach, Porsche has …

The all-new 2019 Peugeot 508 line-up has arrived in Australia, offered solely as a GT model priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs. Available in Fastback and Sportswagon body styles, the latter demands a $2,000 premium at $55,990 plus on-road costs. Both variants are powered by an all-new, high-output version of …

Yet another round of updates for the 2020 Nissan GT-R. Special 50th Anniversary Edition joins range. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Nissan GT-R, its maker has given the range a refresh and also introduced a special 50th anniversary variant. To mark five decades since the GT-R global unveil, fans …

Skoda Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its new twin-turbo Kodiaq RS range-topper, which is currently the fastest 7-seat SUV on the Nürburgring. Offered as a single and highly-specified model, the hot SUV will arrive in Australia priced from $65,990 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive …

Ford will offer the Ranger FX4 special edition as part of the Ford Ranger line-up in Australia starting from December 2019. Based on the volume-selling, mid-spec Ranger XLT dual-cab 4×4, the return of the FX4 nameplate brings with it an even more distinctive identity and offering, with unique design elements …

Lexus Australia will add an F Sport variant to the ES midsize sedan from October, the same time when Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration will become standard fitment on all ES grades. The specially tuned F Sport joins the existing Luxury and Sports Luxury variants, providing customers with …

Hyundai has announced a lighter special edition i30 N model called the Project C which sadly, is off limits to Australian customers. Offered only to European buyers, the special model takes its name from the high-performance vehicle testing and development “Area C” track facility at Hyundai’s Namyang R&D centre. Hyundai …

The new 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant has been officially unveiled today, bringing even more power and higher performance thanks to a mild hybrid system. Base on the A6 Avant but looking distinctively different, the RS 6 sports unique RS-specific exterior body panels with the exception of the front doors, …

You know something is special about a car when it fetches a record US$19,805,000 (A$29,273,275) at RM Sotheby’s auction at the Monterey Car Week. That’s exactly what this striking McLaren F1 commands. So, what so special about it? Let’s start with some history. Following the F1’s Le Mans victory in …