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BMW Australia’s best-selling X1 compact SUV range has been expanded to include a new sDrive18i entry-level variant. Priced from $45,900 plus on-road costs, the BMW X1 sDrive18i brings several ‘firsts’ to the renowned X1 range. “The BMW X1 has been a mainstay of our product lineup for several years now,” said …

BMW Australia has revised the pricing for its range-topping BMW M4 CS flagship. Originally priced at $211,610 plus on-roads, the revised pricing now drops to $189,900 plus on-roads and is applicable to both new customers and those who have pre-ordered the car. ‘We have been working hard behind the scenes …

The world’s most powerful V8 SUV ever, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is now available on Australian shores priced from $134,900 before on-road costs. Boasting an unbridled 522kW of power and a colossal 868Nm of torque courtesy of an awe-inspiring supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8 engine, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk sits above …

The next-generation Holden Commodore is finally upon us, with the first imported production model set to hit Holden showrooms from late February 2018. The premiere of Holden’s German-built, Opel Insignia-based Commodore comes after months of intensive steering and suspension tuning on local roads around Victoria by the company’s Melbourne-based engineering and chassis division. Replacing …

McLaren has unveiled its most extreme Ultimate Series road car yet. Named after the legendary Formula 1 driver, Ayrton Senna, the McLaren Senna is said to be the ultimate road-legal McLaren track car. At 1,198kg, the Senna is the lightest McLaren road car since the iconic McLaren F1, thanks to …

Jaguar is broadening the appeal and accessibility of the new F-Type sports car with the introduction of the entry-level four-cylinder variant. The F-Type family now spans from the new four-cylinder model to Jaguar’s 200mph all-weather supercar – the F-Type SVR. Priced from $107,012 before on-road costs, the entry-level F-Type is …

In a joint announcement, GM Holden and HSV today released details of a new agreement struck between the two companies. The new partnership marks a pivotal moment in HSV’s 30-year history in Australia and begins a new chapter in bringing a whole new breed of vehicles to customers. The focus …

Maserati’s 321kW twin-turbo Levante S has launched in Australia, joining the Levante Turbo Diesel which was launched early this year. Powered by a Ferrari-built twin turbo V6 engine, the all-wheel drive Levante S is the new performance powerhouse that tops the Levante family. This engine, which boasts 321kw and 580 …

Lexus has announced it will unveil a new flagship crossover concept at next year’s Detroit Auto Show in January. The announcement is accompanied by a shadowy teaser image of the concept, which is named LF-1 Limitless. Created by the company’s CALTY design studio in Southern California, the LF-1 Limitless aims to …

The wait is finally over as Lamborghini has officially unveiled its high-performance, ‘super-SUV’ – the new Urus. Looking every bit as flamboyant as a Lamborghini should be, the Urus features a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine that the company says will ensure it fits in perfectly alongside the Aventador and Huracan …

Subaru’s popular BRZ sports coupe is adding equipment and a new range-topping tS variant for 2018. Available now, every 2018 BRZ variant features third generation 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, including satellite navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The new BRZ tS adds multiple new sporty features and offers even …

Volkswagen Australia has added a “sportier” version of the 162TSI Tiguan to its midsize SUV offering. The Tiguan 162TSI Sportline will sit below the 162TSI Highline and R-Line in the Tiguan line up. The Sportline offers several unique, sporty touches to the Tiguan’s exterior and interior design, but at a …

Volkswagen has given its championship-winning Golf GTI TCR a facelift for the 2018 racing season to bring the racer closer to the production model. Available only for racing, the front end of the racecar has been reworked to resemble the Golf GTI in the showroom, increasing the emphasis on the …

Driving enthusiasts can enhance the dynamic capabilities of Toyota’s cult 86 sports car by choosing a new performance kit available on all four variants. The optional kit comprises larger Brembo performance brakes for improved stopping power, specially tuned Sachs performance dampers to boost handling, plus anthracite-coloured 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels. This combination …