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  • Mercedes-AMG A45 S gets makeover

    AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL AND dynamic compact performance hatches, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ occupies a special place in the hearts of Mercedes-AMG owners and fans. Now, those hearts are set to beat even quicker with the arrival of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Limited Edition in Australia, a model […]

  • Peugeot 408 GT Fastback Hybrid undercuts price of outgoing model

    IN A CHANGE FROM THE USUAL pattern, the new Peugeot 408 Premium Fastback Hybrid is priced at $57,990 (plus on road costs), compared to the price of the outgoing 408 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid which was priced $12,000 higher at $67,990 (plus on roads). This new model boasts wireless charging, a 360-degree camera, and a premium 10-speaker FOCAL sound system. Plus, the sunroof comes as standard on the all-new 408 GT Premium Fastback Hybrid (HEV) – […]

  • MG maintains its sales momentum, adds driveaway prices

    MG CONTINUES TO LEAD VALUE for Australians looking to make the switch to EV motoring, with the class leading and highly awarded MG4 seeing fantastic pricing offers for December. After a record month of sales in October making the MG4 the best-selling EV in Australia, MG has doubled down on its commitment to make the MG4 the EV for everyone. Australia’s best priced EV, the MG4 Excite 51, continues to be priced at $32,990 driveaway, the MG4 Excite 64 […]

  • VW releases Amarok 10 Deserts Edition

    VOLKSWAGEN IS CELEBRATING ITS LATEST GUINNESS World Record with a special Amarok 10 Deserts Edition inspired by the successful around-Australia pursuit of the same name and focused on the off-roading purist. The Melbourne-designed Amarok completed an arc of Australia’s 10 deserts in a record-breaking six days, 17 hours to underscore the honed toughness of the […]

  • 2025 Subaru BRZ arrives

    ANXIOUSLY AWAITED BY ITS many fans, the new Subaru BRZ has finally arrived, along with details of additional features and new pricing details. Additions for the MY25 BRZ (over MY24 BRZ) include a full-size spare wheel and tyre (Subaru BRZ Coupe tS models, available in both manual and automatic transmission, now come equipped with a […]

  • Peugeot 2008 Hybrid to arrive in two variants

    THE PEUGEOT 2008 HYBRID IS A claimed to be a true gamechanger in the compact SUV segment, blending cutting-edge hybrid technology with new features as standard that were previously options on the outgoing internal-combustion model. With its seamless (there’s that word, again!) integration of a fuel-efficient petrol engine and an electric motor, the 2008 Hybrid offers […]

  • The very last SS Group A Walkinshaw surfaces

    FIRST OWNED BY ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S most respected touring car drivers and team owners, parked beside the first ever SS Group A Walkinshaw built and thought lost to time, Holden’s very last 1988 VL Commodore SS Group A Walkinshaw, #750 of 750 built, has resurfaced in Sydney as a family prepares to bid farewell to […]

  • Range Rover follows the EV trend

    RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC PROTOTYPES ARE CURRENTLY in one of the world’s most unforgiving climates, undergoing the most intensive testing any Range Rover has ever endured. As part of the gruelling development of the first all-electric Range Rover, the United Arab Emirates is the proving ground for a searing desert assessment. Vehicle performance and efficiency are […]

  • Ford Ranger PHEV rated to tow 3500kg

    SIXTY PERCENT OF AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS say they would be ‘more likely’ to buy an electrified vehicle if it offered greater towing capability, according to a recent survey by Ford Motor Company. Forty seven percent told Ford they were looking for something with off-road capability. “When the Ranger PHEV arrives here in 2025, buyers can rest assured it […]

  • Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series gets useful safety upgrades

    Toyota has announced that it is applying the latest generation safety and multimedia technologies across the six-variant LandCruiser 300 Series SUV range line-up when the refreshed range arrives in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of 2025. The legendary off-roader will also be augmented with additional comfort and convenience features to further improve its appeal […]