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  • Yet another GR model from Toyota: the GR Corolla.

    TOYOTA’S AUSTRALIAN GAZOO RACING stable will further expand in the first quarter of 2023 when the GR Corolla hot hatch arrives, with approximately 500 units secured for Australia in the first year of production. The GR Corolla will bring the number of GR models in Australia to four, sitting alongside the GR Supra, GR Yaris […]

  • Toyota 86 range expanded with new GR model

    TOYOTA IS PUSHING AHEAD WITH its sporty GR range and adding to it all the time. Latest to join the list is the new GR86 coupe, and it’s a great option if the new GR Supra is beyond your budget. GR86 is the third model in the Toyota GAZOO Racing performance car brand, sitting alongside […]

  • Toyota GR Supra tempting at $87,000

    THE SUPRA NAMEPLATE HAS A long and illustrious history in Australia, and the new GR model is sure to tempt many buyers with sharp pricing from $87,000 (plus on road costs) for the new six-speed manual addition to the line-up. The GR Supra range will now open from $87,000 plus on-road costs for the GT variant, […]

  • Suzuki launches S-Cross

    AT A LAUNCH IN MELBOURNE, Suzuki officially launched its flagship model – the all-new S-Cross. With a powerful and bold redesign, the new S-Cross raises the bar, adding class-leading fuel efficiency without compromising driving performance, four-wheel drive capabilities, as well as the latest safety features and communication technology.  It has undergone a complete facelift, with […]

  • MG unveils $44,990 ZS EV

    ONE OF THE ISSUES WITH electric vehicles is that they are out of reach of average buyers. MG, the Chinese manufacturer is addressing this problem by introducing the ZS EV at the quite affordable price of from $44,990 driveaway. At launch, the new MG ZS EV will maintain its status as the best value electric […]

  • Peugeot 508 GT Plug-in Hybrid 2022 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2022 Peugeot 508 GT Plug-in Hybrid with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Some odd quirks, and a price that will put many buyers off.  2022 Peugeot 508 1.6 GT PHEV  Pricing:  $81,610 (plus on road costs). Metallic paint $690. Premium […]

  • Škoda moves to seven-year warranty

    THE MOVE TO LONGER WARRANTIES is gathering momentum. In fact, three-year warranties, that used to be the norm, now look decidedly unappealing. Latest to move to an extended warranty is Škoda. Having in 2017 become the first European brand to introduce a permanent five-year warranty, Škoda has claimed another first with the provision of seven […]

  • Across the Simpson Desert in a G60 Nissan Patrol

    EVEN TODAY, CROSSING THE SIMPSON Desert is intimidating, even in a modern four-wheel drive. Way back in 1962, it was even more of a challenge and, dare we say, incredibly uncomfortable. Nissan is today celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first motorised crossing of Australia’s vast Simpson Desert, with the legendary feat achieved by the […]

  • Land Rover Defender marks 75 years with Limited Edition

    WE ALL KNOW WE’RE GETTING older, but at least birthdays are predictable. Anniversaries, on the other hand, sneak up on us. In 1948 the Series I Land Rover was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Land Rover is marking the anniversary with the Defender 75th Limited Edition. Available in 90 or 110 body designs, the Defender […]

  • Seventh-gen Ford Mustang arriving late 2023

    IN A WAKE-UP CALL FOR SPORTS CAR lovers around the world, Ford has announced the introduction of the all-new Ford Mustang. The seventh generation is the most exhilarating and visceral yet, from its fighter jet-inspired digital cockpit to advanced turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines to its edgier yet still timeless exterior design. “Investing in another […]