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  • Porsche Cayenne to go all-electric

    THE FOURTH GENERATION OF THE PORSCHE Cayenne will be all-electric. A demanding test program for the first camouflaged prototypes is already well underway. Porsche is simultaneously moving forward with the development of its powerful hybrid and combustion engine models. Up to and beyond 2030, the successful SUV will be offered with three powertrain variants worldwide. […]

  • Leapmotor sets the stage in Paris for the B10

    IN WHAT PROMISES TO BE A taste of things to come, Leapmotor made an impressive entrance at the Paris Motor Show with the global debut of the B10, the first model in its B-series. This launch marks a critical milestone in Leapmotor’s global expansion, as the company accelerates its efforts to provide accessible, high-tech electric […]

  • Kia confirms arrival and pricing of EV5

    KIA HAS CONFIRMED THE ARRIVAL of the EV5 and announced pricing. The entry point of the EV5 range opens at a static $56,770 price driveaway for the Air Standard Range FWD variant and tops out at $71,770 RRP/$75,990 Driveaway for the GT-Line AWD variant. Kia Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Damien Meredith, said “EV5 marks a significant […]

  • Toyota to launch full-size Tundra pickup in November

    TOYOTA’S FULL-SIZE TUNDRA PICKUP WILL officially go on sale in Australia in November 2024 following final approval of the local re-engineering project by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. Toyota Australia partnered with Walkinshaw Automotive Group to re-engineer the US-built Tundra from left-hand drive to right-hand drive, with the vehicle to be produced at Walkinshaw’s manufacturing […]

  • Isuzu D-Max Blade to launch November 1

    AFTER YEARS OF ANTICIPATION, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has set the date of 1 November 2024 for the full unveiling of their upcoming locally redesigned and remanufactured off-road focused ute, the Isuzu D-MAX Blade. Officially confirming the imminent arrival of the new flagship special edition, Isuzu UTE Australia’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr Koichiro Yoshida, said that […]

  • Ridiculous fuel consumption claims for PHEVs

    ONE OF THE MOST COMMON complaints we get from our readers is that they are often unable to get anywhere close to the claimed and published fuel consumption figures. Our usual response is that the testing is carried out under conditions that only vaguely replicate real world situations, and these numbers should be used for […]

  • Hyundai reveals upcoming Inster Cross

    HYUNDAI MOTOR HAS ANNOUNCED THE UPCOMING launch of Inster Cross, a new variant of the all-new Inster. This crossover model will be available in Q1 2025 (Australia), offering customers the versatility of Inster while accompanying them on their mini-adventures in the outdoors. Bold crossover design Positioned between A-segment and B-segment models, the roomy interior and generous luggage […]

  • VW secures supplies of Tiguan, introduces driveaway prices

    MORE THAN 2,000 UNITS OF AUSTRALIA’S favourite performance Volkswagen Tiguans – the five-seat 162TSI R-Line and seven-seat Allspace 162TSI R-Line – are now arriving in dealerships with greater value for immediate delivery. Normally with a recommended retail drive-away price from $65,969 (Sydney) or $66,221 (Melbourne), the five-seat Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI R-Line is now available nationwide […]

  • Mahindra adds Black Edition to XUV700 range

    SPECIAL EDITIONS ARE ALWAYS a good way to stir up some interest in a model, and Mahindra is no exception, launching a Black Edition version of its XUV700 mid-size SUV at a tempting price of $43,990 driveaway. Like all limited editions, the Black Edition offers a bold new look and enhanced luxury features, further elevating […]

  • Zeekr announces Australian specs and pricing for Zeekr X

    GLOBAL PREMIUM ELECTRIC MOBILITY BRAND, ZEEKR HAS announced the Australian pricing and specifications for the highly anticipated Zeekr X. Making a splash at the brand’s debut in the Australian market, the Zeekr X is the first model to be launched by the brand in this region. Built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the Zeekr […]