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  • Long roof version of the BMW M5 set for Australian launch

    BMW WILL STRENGTHEN ITS HIGH-PERFORMANCE line-up while simultaneously diversifying its product strategy with introduction of the all-new BMW M5 Touring in early 2025. The new offering marks the third time BMW M has offered a Touring variant of the legendary M5 but the first time it has featured an electrified powertrain. Its arrival in Australia […]

  • Chinese firm Zeekr launches batteries that charge in 10.5 minutes

    ZEEKR’S UPGRADED EV BATTERIES support 5.5C ultra-fast charging that allows vehicles to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 10.5 minutes, removing its customers’ range anxiety. The new charging speed record is achieved by Zeekr’s new 007 sedan model carrying the new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and connected with Zeekr V3 ultra-fast […]

  • Audi releases pricing and spec for RS Avant GT

    AUDI AUSTRALIA HAS REVEALED THE pricing and specification for the highly exclusive Audi RS 6 Avant GT. This special edition model elevates one of Audi’s most sought-after and aspirational models, drawing inspiration from the brand’s storied performance heritage, including the iconic Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO race car. Priced at (deep breath!) $399,000 (plus on […]

  • AMG GT 63 4Matic coupe arrives for the lucky few

    THE SECOND GENERATION OF THE Mercedes-AMG GT two-door Coupé arrives in Australia as the performance brand’s new top model, offering owners the astonishing combination of highly dynamic driving characteristics along with increased suitability for everyday use. The new GT 63 4MATIC+ two-door Coupé becomes the fifth independent series in the history of Mercedes-AMG, joining the […]

  • New Hyundai i30 arrives

    HYUNDAI IS RELEASING THE 2025 i30, powered by a new 1.5 T-GDi mild hybrid powertrain and elevated with a boldly restyled body, premium finishes and N Line features. Now a product of Hyundai’s European plant in Czechia, i30 is offered in a choice of two dynamically styled variants – N Line and N Line Premium. […]

  • Nissan Navara goes back to black

    THE NISSAN NAVARA IS READY to embrace its dark side, with a new Black Edition arriving in Australia early September, adding significant style, substance and ingenuity to the already well-equipped Navara package. Based on the already generously equipped Navara ST Dual Cab 4×4 automatic the Black Edition – limited to 400 vehicles – builds on […]

  • Mazda CX-60 G40e Azami Hybrid mid-size SUV 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Mazda CX-60 G40e Azami Hybrid mid-size SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Mazda’s model policy is becoming increasingly difficult to understand. The CX-60 is pushing into an even more premium market sector, and is priced accordingly.  2023 Mazda […]

  • Genesis updates the G80 range

    THE 2025 G80 RANGE IS AVAILABLE now, featuring sophisticated exterior and interior updates, and enhanced safety, comfort and convenience through the application of the latest driving and assistance systems. The model line-up is simplified for the G80 with a choice of 2.5T and 3.5T AWD drivetrains and the previously optional Luxury Package is now standard […]

  • Melbourne votes to ban hire e-scooters

    YOU EITHER LOVE THEM or you hate them, but e-scooters polarise opinion like few other forms of transport. On the one hand, they are perfect for buzzing around the CBD or inner city, affordable from as little as 45 cents per minute or $15 for a whole day. Tourists love them, as do people who […]

  • Range Rover sets the bar with Sport SV

    THE RANGE ROVER SPORT SV SETS the benchmark in its segment with unmatched world-first technologies and dynamic capability in an assertive, modern vision of sporting luxury. Today, Range Rover announces the continuation of its high-performance SUV flagship: introducing the Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two. The new Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two offers a […]