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THE CAR THAT PIONEERED the move to EVs in Australia (and elsewhere) and kick-started Toyota’s foray into electrification is about to end its 21-year run. Toyota Australia has announced the local discontinuation of the Prius hybrid electric vehicle, following a successful 21-year stint as the first-ever Toyota hybrid to be offered in Australia. The Prius […]
TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED A RAFT of upgrades across its passenger car and small SUV range, with the Corolla hatch and sedan, Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR, GR Supra and Camry set to receive a range of enhancements, to be rolled out over the second half of 2022. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations […]
MOST RESPONSIBLE MOTORISTS are aware that they need to keep a close eye on tyre pressures, brake pads and oil and coolant levels if they want safe and stress-free motoring, but a UK charity has suggested motorists should also be checking on themselves and others before getting behind the wheel. Richard Gladman, Head of Driving […]
IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY STATE government can’t wait to jump on the bandwagon and offer incentives to buyers of EVs. Now, WA has announced $60 million in funding to support the uptake of electric vehicles. The FCAI, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has welcomed the announcement. The package includes funding for […]
Chris Riley tests the 2022 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye edition with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The Toyota GR Yaris is aimed squarely at the performance enthusiast. For some buyers, it will be too hard core for everyday use, but enthusiasts will love it. […]
THE SECOND HALF OF 2022 WILL BE one of the biggest six-month periods in Nissan’s history, with the brand previewing the four major new model launches set to almost entirely refresh the Nissan family in Australia. Despite industry-wide supply challenges, Australian production schedules are now locked in for a host of all-new models, delivering everything […]
WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF the most enjoyable small cars on the market, BMW’s 2 Series Coupe has just become even more desirable with the addition of a third model variant, the 230i. The 230i, which will be available for customer deliveries from next month, combines a honed chassis, responsive powertrain, progressive styling package and a […]
FANS OF THE N-FRANCHISE of Hyundai will need to be quick to secure one of the new i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition models – Europe has been allocated a mere 620 units and the remaining 180 are being offered in Australia. This unique edition of the 2021 i30 N hatch delivers the same high-performance driving […]
SOMETIMES WE MISS THE simple old days when your choice of model was Standard, Special or Premier. Every model now seems to be offered in a bewildering range of model variants, and that’s not even taking into account sub-variants and options packs. Kia Australia has just announced the Hybrid (HEV) GT-Line FWD and AWD has […]
IT WAS A MAGAZINE THAT many of us grew up reading, but the digital era has claimed another scalp. After 825 issues over 68 years, Wheels Media is retiring its MOTOR masthead. First published on 9th May 1954 as ‘Modern Motor’, MOTOR has long been Australia’s go-to magazine for performance car reviews and news. Today’s announcement is therefore saddening, […]
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