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  • Cupra sources a further 200 Born EVs

    WITH ALMOST ALL OF ITS INITIAL allocation of 400 Born battery electric vehicles sold, Cupra has secured a further 200 cars for Australian customers to pre-order. Some 35 Borns remain from the first allotment of 400 that went on sale in late December. Deliveries of Cupra’s halo car begin in April. On Friday, Cupra’s factory […]

  • Potent limited edition Audi RS Q3 Sportback arrives

    AUDI HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE highly limited Audi RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 Years will be arriving Down Under in 2023. This limited edition builds upon the already outstanding RS Q3 with a host of exterior and interior features and details, including striking exterior design, a performance-focused interior, and an outstanding driving experience for owners […]

  • BMW continues new model roll-out with X5M and X6M Competition

    BMW AUSTRALIA WILL CONTINUE its strategic model offensive with the introduction of the new BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition models this year. The latest models from BMW M GmbH boast a raft of notable revisions, headlined by drive system upgrades and electrification that result in even more responsive power delivery. Fresh design accents […]

  • Mazda confirms CX-8 pricing

    ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE LARGE SUVs – the Mazda CX-8 – has received a comprehensive styling update and a suite of new technological features. Mazda’s Kodo design language, key exterior changes for the updated Mazda CX-8 including a block mesh pattern grille and grille surround, restyled front and rear bumpers, a new headlight and taillight […]

  • Nissan introduces electric X-Trail and more silly names

    SUVS ARE RAPIDLY JOINING the increasing list of electric vehicles on offer to Australian buyers, and the latest is Nissan’s all-new, fourth-generation X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE (see what we mean about “silly names”?) Nissan’s most technologically advanced SUV to date delivers a true EV-like drive experience without ever needing to plug in. Unlike conventional hybrid […]

  • Mercedes-AMG C 43 showcases Formula 1 technology

    THE OLD TRUISM IS THAT racing improves the breed, and Mercedes-AMG is out to prove it with the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC. The latest generation of the Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine now utilises technology derived directly from Formula 1 to combine high performance with exemplary efficiency. The new unit, developed entirely at Mercedes-AMG in […]

  • Mitsubishi upgrades Eclipse Cross, adds Black Edition

    MITSUBISHI HAS INTRODUCED UPDATES for the MY23 Eclipse Cross small SUV range. “With its evolved styling, efficient drivetrain, comfortable interior and impressive safety credentials, the latest-generation Eclipse Cross has impressed media and customers alike since its 2021 introduction,” said MMAL CEO, Shaun Westcott. “This suite of 2023 model year updates further enhances the Eclipse Cross […]

  • Cupra promises delivery “within weeks” of ordering

    WITH SUPPLY OF NEW VEHICLES being restricted by Australian port congestion and component issues, CUPRA says it can ensure delivery to customers of its performance SUVs within a few weeks of them ordering online The 221kW Cupra Ateca VZx ($66,750 driveaway) is being offered at $197.69 per week via Cupra Official Finance with guaranteed buy back and […]

  • Strong demand for Polestar as local pricing announced

    WE CAN SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE when we report that there is considerable interest in new brand, Polestar. And it’s been confirmed with the Swedish electric performance car brand reporting almost 7000 expressions of interest in the Polestar 3 since the electric SUV’s unveiling in October 2022. Polestar 3 is planned for launch in Australia from […]

  • BMW X5 and X6 revised, get more standard kit

    BMW’S TWINS UNDER THE SKIN, X5 and X6, have been treated to a raft of new design elements, revised powertrains, greater efficiency and a substantial increase to standard specification, and will launch in Australia in Q3 this year. The changes will further enhance the appeal of both models, which have long struck a chord with […]