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  • New Ford Everest breaks cover

    THE NEXT-GENERATION FORD EVEREST makes its global debut on March 1, blending adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun to drive SUV. Inside, premium levels of craftsmanship have created a quiet and refined environment for up to seven, while new technology and safety features make every journey more […]

  • MG releases ZS EV pricing and details

    THE EAGERLY AWAITED MG ZS EV will be launched in July this year. The new ZS EV is set to consolidate MG Motor Australia and New Zealand’s position as a leader in the affordable new energy vehicle space. A comprehensive styling makeover, a completely new interior treatment and a new, more efficient and better-performing powertrain […]

  • Kia EV6 in showrooms. Good luck getting one!

    KIA’S FIRST DEDICATED BATTERY battery electric vehicle (BEV) the EV6, built on the company’s EV platform (Electric-Global Modular Platform or E-GMP), has arrived in Australian showrooms. That’s the good news. The bad news is that only 500 have been allocated to Australia, even though Kia estimates it could easily sell 5000. And it gets worse. […]

  • Use speed cameras to identify unregistered vehicles

    A UK INDEPENDENT ROAD safety charity has called for safety camera technology to be applied to detect unregistered and uninsured vehicles. The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is highlighting to the police, councils and safety partnerships that the overwhelming majority of UK motorists support the use of safety camera technology to check […]

  • Kia Sorento PHEV GT-Line 2022 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV GT-Line with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Despite really wanting to like the Kia Sorento PHEV, Chris Riley decides he’d rather take the diesel version. Kia Sorento PHEV GT-Line  Pricing:  $80,330 (plus on road costs – […]

  • Morgan’s new three-wheeler is super

    SOME OF US MAY RECALL that the original Morgans from that quirky UK company appeared to be one short of what many would consider the ideal number of wheels for a car. Now, in what could be seen as a return to its roots, the company has unveiled a new three-wheeler, the Super 3. It […]

  • New Volkswagen Amarok to launch later in 2022

    THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK WILL BE launched on the global market in 2022 with a host of new features. These include numerous driver assistance systems that are new in this segment and will make daily driving much more comfortable. What’s more, the completely new development with numerous convenience functions will give the new ‘wolf’ even […]

  • Toyota continues to promote hydrogen fuel with Mirai 

    ALMOST OVERLOOKED IN the rush to electric vehicles is the appeal of fuel cell electric vehicles, or, more simply, hydrogen-fuel vehicles. Both Hyundai and Toyota are continuing to explore the possibilities. Energy retailer Red Energy, hydrogen fuel-cell bus and truck manufacturer Hyzon, Telstra, ACCIONA and Melbourne’s Yarra Council are among the latest to take delivery […]

  • Haval H6 Hybrid deliveries imminent

    AS THE DEMAND FOR Chinese vehicles see to grow exponentially, the arrival of the new Haval H6 is eagerly anticipated by prospective buyers and dealers alike. The first arrivals are expected in the coming weeks. Based on the range topping H6 Ultra, the new H6 Hybrid will be made available initially with just one grade, […]

  • Cupra Formentor crossover details released

    AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST BRAND CUPRA has released details of the specifications of its latest addition, the Formentor crossover, with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) included in the range. The Formentor comes to Australia in July with a line-up that is unique in both its performance focus and stylised design. Designation of the four variants mirrors those of […]