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  • Suzuki moves into the electric era with e Vitara

    DESPITE HAVING NOTHING IN common with the interal combustion model apart from it name, Suzuki’s e Vitara marks the company’s move into a new era. The all-new e Vitara is available for pre-order from $46,990 driveaway. First introduced with the Suzuki Vitara in the 80’s, a vehicle that helped pioneer the compact 4WD category in […]

  • Honda releases prices and specs for ZR-V

    HONDA HAS REFRESHED ITS ZR-V range, promising more hybrid variants ensuring there’s a Honda ZR-V for everyone.  The 2026 Honda ZR-V represents a mid-cycle refresh that introduces a broader range of driver technologies and expands the availability of Honda’s revered e:HEV hybrid engine further down the range. The entire new lineup will come stocked with […]

  • Range Rover goes for ultra luxury

    TOO MUCH LUXURY, IT SEEMS, is never enough. The new Range Rover SV Ultra is the pinnacle of Range Rover luxury and distinction, elegantly blending elevated finishes with world-first audio technology to enrich the connection between comfort, wellbeing and the listening experience. This is the most luxurious and technologically advanced Range Rover ever. The array […]

  • Mercedes-AMG raises the bar with C 43 Edition R+

    AMPLIFYING THE SPORTING character of the C 43 even further is the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 Edition R+, bringing distinctive visual enhancements, while maintaining its core performance credentials.  Sharper exterior presence  A defining feature of the Edition R+ is the introduction of the AMG Styling Package, offered for the first time on the C 43. […]

  • Ferrari releases four-door four-seater Purosangue

    IT SEEMS FERRARI IS NOT AVERSE to moving further away from its traditional market and reaching out to new buyers. Ferrari today presented the Handling Speciale, a new and exclusive configuration available on request for the Ferrari Purosangue, developed to further intensify the sporting character of the first four‑door, four‑seater Ferrari in the history of the […]

  • Freelander name returns as standalone brand

    YOU MAY REMEMBER THE Land Rover Freelander from some years ago, a mid-size SUV that you still see on Australian roads. The Freelander has been reborn as a standalone brand and revealed its first model, the Freelander 8, in production-intent form, giving the clearest indication yet of what Australian buyers can expect from the new-generation […]

  • GWM Tank 700 to get V8

    IN A MOVE THAT WILL SURPRISE SOME, Chinese company GWM has expanded its premium off-road portfolio, with Chairman Jack Wei confirming that the Tank 700 will feature a V8 powertrain, signalling a potential addition for markets such as Australia and New Zealand.  Speaking with ANZ media at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, Mr Wei revealed […]

  • Nissan reveals two electric SUV concepts in Beijing

    NISSAN HAS UNVEILED two new NEV SUV concept cars at Auto China in Beijing. And in case you’re wondering, “NEV” is yet another of those annoying anagrams, in this case standing “New Energy Vehicle”. The new concepts mark a significant step in its accelerated product rollout, and highlight China’s role as one of the company’s […]

  • Wildtrak name returns to Ford Everest line-up

    THE WILDTRAK MODEL NAME is popular among Ford buyers, so they’ll be pleased to see it returning to the Everest range for 2026. This limited-run special edition combines rugged Wildtrak DNA with the premium versatility of the Everest, designed for customers seeking an adventurous road presence without compromising on capability or technology.  Production of the […]

  • Chris Riley tests the 2026 Chery Tiggo 4 small hybrid SUV with everything the over-50 driver needs to know.

    Summary: The Chery Tiggo 4 hybrid defines the meaning of “cheap and cheerful”. Some corners have been cut to keep the price down, but as Australia’s cheapest hybrid, it deserves consideration. 2026 Chery Tiggo 4 small hybrid SUV Pricing:  $29,990 Urban (driveaway), $34,990 (Ultimate, driveaway) Options: metallic paint $500 Warranty: Seven-years/unlimited km, seven-years capped price […]