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  • Nissan X-Trail arrives on a new platform

    NISSAN’S MOST ADVANCED SUV TO DATE, the all-new Nissan X-Trail, is preparing for launch, with the family focused SUV to arrive with an all-new platform, advanced safety equipment and improved levels of all-road capability courtesy of a 4×4 system that offers up to five distinct drive modes. The new X-Trail has been tailor-made for every […]

  • Nissan Qashqai offers more for the money

    NISSAN’S “LOVE IT OR HATE IT” Qashqai SUV gains more safety and convenience features and further engineering refinements for MY22. “This new model delivers more of everything Australian drivers love about the Qashqai, with more power, more safety equipment, and more technology,” says Adam Paterson, Managing Director Nissan Australia. Power from the 1.3-litre turbocharged engine […]

  • Mercedes celebrates 55 years of AMG with two new models

    MERCEDES-AMG IS EXTENDING its range of “Edition 55” special models released in celebration of “55 years of AMG” to include the A 45 S 4MATIC+ and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ compact performance vehicles, both of which will launch in Australia. Paintwork in the sophisticated shades of cosmos black metallic or digital white metallic underscores the […]

  • Nissan Z here mid-2022 priced from $73,300

    NISSAN Z FANS HAVE BEEN EAGERLY anticipating the arrival of the latest model, and Nissan Australia has confirmed it will be here mid-year. They’ve also locked in Australian prices for the highly anticipated new twin-turbo V6 sports coupe, with the latest version of the legendary Z to be introduced at $73,300 (plus on road costs). […]

  • Premcar expands Nissan Navara Warrior concept

    SOME PEOPLE ARE NEVER satisfied with the standard offerings from car companies, and that creates a thriving market for others to step in and personalise vehicles for a more discerning market. One such company is Premcar which is about to expand the Nissan Warrior by Premcar program, following the success of the Nissan Navara PRO-4X […]

  • Subaru WRX bigger, more powerful and a new wagon variant

    IT’S BEEN THE DARLING of performance-minded drivers for decades, and with more power, greater handling precision and bold new exterior styling, Subaru’s long-awaited fifth-generation WRX, is sure to win even more fans. The car that became an overnight sensation in 1994 and a firm favourite in the years since has been reimagined for 2022, refined […]

  • Subaru goes electric with Solterra

    SUBARU WILL INTRODUCE ITS FIRST ELECTRIC vehicle to the Australian market with the Solterra confirmed for a 2023 arrival. The all-new Subaru Solterra brings everything you expect from Subaru – Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD), active safety technology, adventure capabilities and durable, reliable engineering – but for the first time, in an all-electric vehicle. Built on […]

  • VW to launch EV pick-up and SUV, but not for us

    THE NUMBER OF BRANDS UNDER the Volkswagen umbrella just keeps growing and growing, but not all of them will be made available to Australians. The strong and impressive Scout brand is U.S.-only, and judging by these concept sketches, there will be a number of disappointed local buyers The vehicles will be designed, engineered, and manufactured […]

  • Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 wagon 2022 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 wagon with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Much easier to live with than a big, thirsty SUV, and just as practical. With the added bonus of a premium European brand name.  2022 Volvo V60 […]

  • Toyota improves safety, increases payload for LandCruiser 70 Series

    THE WORD “ICONIC” is bandied around far too freely for our liking, but few would argue that it doesn’t apply to Toyota’s long-lasting workhorse, the LandCruiser 70 Series. Toyota is set to upgrade its 4WD LandCruiser 70 Series with improvements to safety technology and an increase in gross vehicle mass (GVM), offering greater payload. Due […]