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  • First US customer takes delivery of Everrati electric Porsche

    ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING developments of the growing interest in electric vehicles has been companies who are taking existing models and modifying them. Everrati, a leading technology company specialising in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, has handed over its Porsche 911 (964) to […]

  • All-new Lexus LM redefines chauffeur-driven luxury

    NOT MANY OF US ENJOY the luxury of being chauffeured around (well, not on an everyday basis, anyway), but for some well-heeled people, it’s expected. Lexus has reimagined the concept of chauffeur-driven personal mobility with the world premiere of the second-generation LM flagship MPV at the 2023 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The all-new LM […]

  • Updated Citroën C5 Aircross in showrooms

    THE FACELIFTED CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS arrives in Australian showrooms this month, in a single, highly specified Sport variant. With a price of $54,990 (plus on road costs), the C5 Aircross Sport offers customers an upgraded engine and transmission combination alongside additional features included as standard. Kate Gillis, Managing Director Citroën Australia, said, “We are delighted […]

  • VW Golf GTI back in showrooms

    THE QUINTESSENTIAL HOT HATCHBACK, Volkswagen’s Golf GTI, and its 110TSI R-Line sibling both return to local showrooms in 2023 with a full feature set and around 1300 units coming to Australia soon. After a brief absence and prolonged supply constraints, the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf 110TSI R-Line become available to order effective immediately, and […]

  • MG releases “most technologically advanced EV yet”

    THE COVERS RECENTLY CAME OFF the MG4 in Australia at FullyCharged Live and now pre-sales of the 64kWh Essence model of MG’s newest EV model are underway at $47,990 (plus on-road costs) The zero-emission MG4 64kWh Essence model impresses with 150kW of power, 50:50 weight distribution, a rear-wheel drive configuration and a low centre of […]

  • VW continues to source stock

    THERE’S NOTHING MORE FRUSTRATING for both customers and dealers than stock shortages, and recently we’ve had more than our fair share, with some delivery times being quotes as far out as 18 to 24 months. Volkswagen is continuing to secure supply of its core models with more than 1400 examples of the T-Cross 85TSI Style […]

  • Mahindra Scorpio 2023 launch review

    Mahindra launches a bargain basement large SUV. But does it deliver all it promises? Here’s our launch review, with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Mahindra Scorpio is sure to sell on its price alone and promise of almost immediate delivery, but the absence […]

  • Mahindra Scorpio undercuts big name rivals

    WHAT THE CHINESE did to the Australia market looks like it could be replicated by the Indians. Certainly, multi-billion-dollar conglomerate Mahindra has some big plans locally. The new Mahindra Scorpio is a six-seat, body-on frame, large SUV, and it’s on sale now. There will be some high-profile brands watching nervously as the Scorpio comes onto […]

  • BMW goes big, goes electric, goes powerful

    THE MOST POWERFUL ALL-ELECTRIC BMW ever developed will launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive, which will make its public debut alongside the BMW XM Label Red at Auto Shanghai this week, is equipped with an electric motor at the front and rear axle to generate a […]

  • Polestar 4 launches in China

    IT MAY BE A NEW BRAND, but things are moving quickly at Polestar. The company has released details of the Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupé and the second SUV in the brand’s line-up. Polestar 4 transforms the aerodynamics of a coupé and the space of an SUV into a new breed of SUV […]