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Circuit: Zandvoort, The Netherlands, 4.3km Cars: McLaren 540C, Mercedes-AMG GT Words: Barry Green We’re at Zandvoort, home of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. There’s no Max Verstappen leading his home race in his Red Bull, urged on by hordes of orange-clad countrymen. Instead, it’s a drive experience day operated by Race Planet – […]
CONTINUING THE INFLUX OF new Chinese vehicles, Chery has announced the arrival of the model year 2026 Tiggo 7, the latest evolution of its popular mid-size SUV, bringing a bold new design, enhanced technology, and greater efficiency to Australian drivers. Building on the Tiggo 7’s reputation for value, practicality, and advanced features, the new model […]
JOINING THE KAROQ 130 YEARS EDITION and Elroq 130 Years Edition in celebrating the brand’s 130-year history, Škoda is introducing the Kamiq 130 Years Edition, launching in November 2025 at $44,990 (plus on road costs) and bringing a wealth of specification inclusions. The Škoda Kamiq 130 Years Edition shares the Monte Carlo’s 110kW, 250Nm 1.5-litre […]
THE SUZUKI JIMNY PROVED A REAL success for Suzuki, but supply problems limited its sales potential. Now, Suzuki Australia is pleased to confirm that the temporary sales hold on the Jimny XL has now been officially lifted, with deliveries to customers set to begin immediately. At the end of July, Suzuki Australia announced a temporary […]
WORLD RECORDS HAVE ALWAYS been a great way to promote new vehicles and brands, and EVs are no exception. BYD’s high-end sub-brand YangWang has set a new global electric vehicle (EV) top-speed record of 472.41 km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. The feat was achieved with YangWang’s latest U9 Track […]
ON 26 AUGUST 1959, THE BRITISH Motor Corporation unveiled the first Mini, no one could have guessed at the time what an impact the innovative concept of brilliant British engineer Alec Issigonis would have on the automotive world. Sixty-six years after the launch of the now legendary Classic Mini (and 24 years after the launch of […]
THE UTE SEGMENT IS BEING eagerly targeted by Chinese brands. Latest to tackle it is MG who today announced that pre-orders for the MGU9 are now open. Customers can pre-order the MGU9 online or through their nearest MG dealership. “Launching the MGU9 marks a significant step for us in Australia,” said Kevin Gannon, Business Director ICE […]
FOLLOWING THE SELL-OUT SUCCESS of the Ranger Black Edition in 2024, it comes as no surprise that Ford is bringing it back for an encore. Ranger Black Edition will be available in limited numbers, offering exclusive design changes, and priced to deliver exceptional value, making it a compelling option for both retail and small business […]
Polestar Australia has confirmed that pricing for the updated Model Year 2026 (MY26) Polestar 2 will remain unchanged, starting from $62,400 (plus on road costs) for Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor. The MY26 Polestar 2 welcomes a new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip for faster processing, more range and faster charging for the Standard range […]
IN ONE OF THE MORE unusual marketing plans, Leapmotor has announced that Costco members will receive an exclusive $2500 discount off the national drive-away price of Leapmotor C10 SUV from 1 August to 31 October 2025. During this period, Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid vehicles will be on display at different Costco warehouses Australia-wide. The […]
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