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Nissan has officially unveiled the new second-generation Nissan Leaf, the world’s best-selling zero-emission electric vehicle. Completely redesigned, the new Nissan Leaf combines a dynamic new design with greater range from its pure electric drivetrain as well as new technologies and features. Capable of a range of up to 400km, the new …

Nissan has given its long running 370Z yet another update for 2018 to give the two-door a ‘contemporary’ finish. First introduced to the market in 2009, the changes for 2018 comprise mostly of an exterior makeover, including darker headlamp tint, black a finishes on the door handles and rear bumper …

After more than six years since it was last offered for sale on a Honda model locally, the famous red ‘H’ badge has made its long-awaited return to Australia, with the first shipment of the all-new Civic Type R arriving into Melbourne over the weekend. The first car to drive off …

The rugged Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional range is set to go on sale in Australia in Wagon and Cab Chassis body styles. Launched in 1979, the G-Class is the vehicle of choice for numerous military forces around the globe but has late been the ‘cool’ choice for people wanting an SUV with off-road …

The all-new Audi RS 5 Coupe is locked and loaded for its arrival into Australian shores this December priced from $156,600 plus on-road costs. The RS 5 Coupe is the first RS model to utilise the new MLBevo chassis architecture and the first Audi Sport model to make use of Audi’s …

The Mini Electric Concept will be showcased at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show (14th to 24th September) as a preview of the all-electric Mini production model due in 2019. “The MINI Electric Concept offers a thrilling preview of the all-electric production vehicle. MINI and electrification make a perfect match,” said Harald …

Maserati has launched the updated 2018 Ghibli range at the 2017 Chengdu Motor Show in China with the Italian car maker’s bestselling model gaining the GranLusso and GranSport versions first seen on the Quattroporte, a range of new technology and a power boost for the Ghibli S. After four years on the …

Kia has given us an early preview of the next-generation Kia cee’d with this sexy and as-yet, unnamed concept which is due to bow in at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show on September 12. Designed by the company’s European design centre in Frankfurt which is just 500m away from …

Volkswagen Australia has announced a limited number of the 2018 Passat Alltrack will receive the special Wolfsburg Edition. Based on the MY18 Passat Alltrack 140TDI and limited to just 250 units, the high-riding Passat will retain its $54,990 (excluding on-road costs) price tag as the regular model. The MY18 update …

  Volvo Car Australia has announced the pricing of its all-new XC60 SUV which is set to arrive in local showrooms in October. Priced from $59,990 the new XC60 will be available in three variants – Momentum, Inscription and the sporty R-Design. According to Volvo, the new model is loaded …

Polestar, the in-house performance division of Volvo, has unveiled the updated 2018 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar, complete with additional aerodynamic components made from lightweight carbon fibre material that is said to increase downforce by 30 per cent for improved performance and handling. A limited number of 1,500 vehicles will …

Kia’s razor-sharp pricing for its highly-anticipated Stinger sports sedan has set the market alight even before its launch this October, but according to the Korean car maker, the best is yet to come. A walk up through the three grades of Kia’s first high performance model from the entry-level Stinger …

The next-generation 2018 Porsche Cayenne has made an early appearance online ahead of its official unveiling tomorrow, courtesy of Auto Express. Sporting an evolutionary design, the new Cayenne is instantly familiar, gaining a revised front grille with larger air intakes, slimmer LED daytime running lights, a pair of slightly revised …

The all-new Ferrari Portofino has been unveiled as the new entry-level model for the prancing horse brand, replacing the California T launched in 2008. Set for debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the drop-top Portofino is more powerful and faster than its predecessor, backed by sleeker and more elegant styling. …