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  • Electric hypercar goes to auction in UK

    WE PRIDE OURSELVES THAT there aren’t many cars we haven’t heard of, even some of the really unusual makes and models from many decades ago. But we have to admit to never having heard of this quite outrageous car. H.R. Owen, Britain’s leading luxury automotive dealer group and the UK’s official Rimac Automobili dealer, is […]

  • Around Tasmania on a single tank of fuel

    TO DEMONSTRATE THE REAL-WORLD efficiency of Nissan’s latest e-POWER hybrid technology, the 2026 Nissan Qashqai set out to complete a lap of Tasmania on a single tank of fuel. The challenge began with a fill-up in Geelong before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania to Devonport, with the goal of circumnavigating the island and returning to […]

  • New Mercedes-Benz compact sedan comes in five variants

    MERCEDES-BENZ IS MASTER OF COVERING off all the sub-segments in any given class, and the new compact sedan, the CLA, is no exception. The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA represents a significant evolution, underpinned by a new modular platform that supports both electrified combustion and battery-electric drivetrains. After being awarded “Car of the Year 2026” by the […]

  • JAC releases Hunter PHEV ute details 

    IT’S AS PREDICTABLE AS AN EV BUYER asking what the range is. Ute buyers want to know price, towing capacity and payload. JAC Motors has released details of its new ute, the Hunter. The all-new Hunter PHEV 4×4 ute will start from under $50,000 (plus on road costs), a breakthrough price point for a ute […]

  • Hot Hyundai Ionic 6 N arrives

    HYUNDAI’S IONIQ N IS AN EXCITING high performance vehicle, and the latest has just arrived in Australian showrooms.  Building on the lauded IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6 N applies relentless evolution to deliver a fun-to-drive, ultra-high-performance EV in the form of a striking streamliner sports sedan. Designed to set a new benchmark for driver engagement […]

  • Pony Express

    Car 1965 Ford Mustang GT Words & Photos Barry Green THERE’S A YOUNGSTER riding on his dad’s shoulders as they follow mum pushing a stroller across the pedestrian crossing. He’s all of about 18 months, maybe two years-old ‘max’, and has a ‘hoodie’ pulled over his head but there’s no mistaking where his focus is […]

  • Mitsubishi confirms pricing and spec for 2026 Outlander petrol models

    THE UPDATED MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is making its way into showrooms across the country, and Mitsubishi has confirmed pricing and specification details for the 2026 model year Outlander ICE range. This year’s model update follows the highly popular refresh across the Outlander range in 2025, which introduced a world-class Australian suspension tune and sophisticated interior and […]

  • New Kia Seltos small SUV here in Q4

    KIA IS OFFERING AUSTRALIA ITS first look at the Seltos, its soon-to-be-launched small SUV.  The all-new Seltos will be sold in Australia in a mixture of variants to suit a wide range of customers’ needs and budgets, with all models being sold with a hybrid powertrain only. This is due to this powertrain meeting Euro […]

  • Chris Riley tests the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Tourer mid-size SUV with everything the over-50 driver needs to know.

    Summary: Well built, stylishly designed and very accomplished, the Mitsubishi Outlander appears to have all the bases covered, but it might struggle against cheaper plug-in hybrid Chinese opposition that you can get into for around the same price. 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Tourer mid-size SUV Pricing:  $57,990 (plus on road costs) Warranty: Five-years/100,000km (ten-years/200,000km if […]

  • Tesla stretches the Model Y

    The first-ever Tesla Model Y L, featuring a longer wheelbase, a redesigned roof line, and most notably, a six-seat interior is now available to order. Model Y L isn’t just a six-seat version of the Model Y, it is visually (and physically) larger in wheelbase and body size. Model Y L is highly equipped with […]