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  • Mitsubishi introduces two new Triton models

    CONTINUING A THEME OF CONTINUOUS MODEL enhancements based on real-world feedback, Mitsubishi Motors has introduced two new variants to the all-new Triton range. Appealing to a wider customer range, additional payload options on Triton GLS and GSR grades will be available on vehicles produced from August. “All-new Triton has delivered on its promise: It is […]

  • Honda Civic Type R 2024 hot hatch review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Honda Civic Type R hot hatch with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Honda Civic Type R is aimed at a very specific market, and if you’re not in that market, you’ll find it very difficult to live. But […]

  • Porsche adds GTS to Cayenne range

    AT PORSCHE, THE GTS ABBREVIATION stands for Gran Turismo Sport – in practice, it means an extra dose of dynamism and long-distance capability. At its core, the Cayenne is both a high-performance sports car and an all-terrain SUV. However, for the GTS models, this balance has traditionally shifted towards improved on-road capability. With a powerful […]

  • Chery releases Omoda E5 details, but not prices

    CHERY AUSTRALIA HAS CONFIRMED specifications for its first all-electric model, the Omoda E5. This futuristic EV is the newest addition to the Omoda family, providing consumers with a sustainable driving option within Chery’s local line-up. Characterised by its innovative crossover design, the OMODA E5 is powered by a single electric motor that produces 150kW power […]

  • Toyota Fortuner GXL 2024 large SUV review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Toyota Fortuner GXL large SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Toyota Fortuner is based on the HiLux. If you’re after a relatively affordable, off-road wagon with diesel power, it meets the brief. But we’d like to see […]

  • Škoda launches Kamiq Select and Monte Carlo compact SUVs

    ŠKODA IS DELIVERING EVEN GREATER entry and sports grade compact SUV specification, technology and value, with the upgraded Kamiq Select priced from a national $33,990 driveaway and the Kamiq Monte Carlo from $44,990 driveaway. Škoda is continuing its ownership leadership with national drive away pricing between $1100 (Select) and $2300 (Monte Carlo) higher than the […]

  • Porsche introduces 911 hybrid

    PORSCHE HAS FUNDAMENTALLY UPGRADED the iconic 911 sports car. The new 911 Carrera GTS is the first street-legal 911 equipped with a super-lightweight performance hybrid. The newly developed, innovative powertrain system, with 3.6 litres of displacement, delivers significantly improved driving performance. The 911 Carrera GTS Coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds […]

  • Subaru launches Outback AWD Sport Touring XT

    SUBARU HAS ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE of the Outback AWD Sport Touring XT special edition, a new addition to the Subaru Outback line-up available for a limited time. Priced at $57,490 (plus on road costs), the Outback AWD Sport Touring XT maintains the renowned reliability, safety, comfort and capability of the Subaru Outback, while introducing distinctive […]

  • Porsche tests hybrid 911 in Dubai

     THE FIRST PORSCHE 911 SPORTS CAR FOR THE ROAD with a hybrid drive is in the starting blocks. Following an extensive development and testing program, the new 911 with a performance-focused hybrid drive is ready for series production. More than five million kilometres of testing “For the first time in our icon’s 61-year history, we […]

  • Porsche Macan more affordable in rear-wheel drive variant

    PORSCHE HAS DOUBLED THE SIZE of the model range for its first all-electric SUV. While the focus for the rear-wheel-drive Macan was primarily on high efficiency and range, the new Macan 4S will fill the gap between the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. Like the models introduced at the start of 2024, the 4S […]