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  • VW Amarok supply problems fixed

    FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SECOND-GENERATION Volkswagen Amarok launched in Australia, strong supply is now available on the in-demand offroad-focused Amarok PanAmericana and the flagship Amarok Aventura variants.  The Amarok PanAmericana is available from $86,557 drive-away (prices will vary by state). Through Volkswagen Choice finance and with a 10 percent deposit, the offroad-focused PanAmericana is […]

  • The real costs of car insurance – EV vs PHEV vs ICE

    WE’VE TALKED A LOT on various podcasts and in our own articles about the surprisingly high costs of insuring an electric vehicle, compared to insuring a similar internal combustion engine car. This has elicited a number of enquiries from our readers about the relative costs of insuring a plug-in hybrid vehicle. A recent survey conducted […]

  • Chery refreshes Tiggo 7 Pro from $29,990 driveaway

    THE CHINESE BRANDS CONTINUE TO lower the bar when it comes to pricing, putting existing manufacturers under increasing pressure. Latest is Chery which has announced a mid-cycle refresh for its midsize SUV the TIGGO 7 Pro. Two new variants, labelled the SE (Special Edition) and SE+ will launch in February, replacing the existing Urban, Elite […]

  • Mitsubishi adds GSR Special Edition to Triton line-up

    IN A USEFUL ADDITION TO THE range, Mitsubishi (MMAL) has introduced a new option for its Triton GSR flagship Dual Cab utility – the Triton GSR Special Edition. Featuring a range of exterior updates, the Mitsubishi Triton GSR Special Edition offers a distinctive look for the top-of-the-range Triton model. The GSR Special Edition also benefits […]

  • Third generation VW Tiguan to arrive in May

    THE ALL-NEW, THIRD-GENERATION VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan medium SUV will arrive in Australia in May with a feature-rich and value-packed range complementing significant increases in premium cabin design, materials and quality. The all-new Tiguan for the first time becomes a ‘mini Touareg’ in terms of the way it looks and feels inside and out, with Volkswagen pursuing […]

  • Nissan introduces 10-year, 300,000km warranty

    BUY A NEW TOASTER OR KETTLE and you’ll probably get a 12-month warranty. But cars are incredibly more complex, with a lot of things to go wrong, so it’s quite amazing how warranties have stretched out from the once almost ubiquitous three-year warranty (and just one year before that) to as much as ten years. […]

  • GWM Cannon ute gets bigger engine, numerous upgrades

    AUSTRALIAN SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICING of the new GWM Cannon have been confirmed, with the range now headlined with increased capabilities through the implementation of the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine and benchmark (and class-leading) 3500kg towing capacity. Designed with Australian customer-led feedback in mind, GWM has stepped up the game in all key areas – refinement, engine […]

  • VW Golf Mark 8.5 arrives

    THE ICONIC VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WILL BECOME ‘more Golf’ than ever when the upgraded Mark 8.5 generation arrives in Australia in April – with more technology, more luxury and more power for GTI and R flagship versions. The new Golf Life opens the range with comprehensive equipment including 17-inch alloys, front and rear parking sensors, Park […]

  • Mazda announces BT50 ute prices and specs

    WHAT THEY ARE CALLING “the most significant update since its conception in 2020”, the bold new Mazda BT-50 is now ready to take on the toughest Australian conditions as it joins the brand’s diverse 2025 model range. Exterior sculpting continues to embody the signature Mazda ‘Kodo – soul of motion’ design with a focus on […]

  • BMW M3 CS Touring revealed at Bathurst

    THE FIRST-EVER BMW M3 CS TOURING today made its world premiere at the legendary Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit – scene of the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance motor race (1/2 February). It marked the first time BMW has hosted the global unveiling of a new model in Australia since the German marque began its official […]