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THE FIRST-EVER BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring has been confirmed for Australia and will arrive here for customer deliveries in Q3 this year. The new fully electric offering headlines the sixth generation BMW 5 Series Touring, which had its world premiere today. Addition of the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring further expands BMW Australia’s fully […]
Chris Riley tests the 2024 Mazda CX-90 large SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Mazda’s replacement for the CX-9 is aimed at the BMW X5, and priced accordingly. Whether buyers will see it as a BMW alternative remains to be seen. 2024 Mazda […]
WITHIN THE NEW MODEL FAMILY, MINI designates the performance levels of its petrol engines for the MINI Cooper using the letter C and for the performance-enhanced model using the letter S. The powertrain portfolio of the new three-door MINI is thus complemented by two efficient petrol engines with a choice of three or four cylinders. […]
SUBARU HAS CONFIRMED AUSTRALIAN specification for the all-new, all-electric Subaru Solterra SUV. Solterra, Subaru’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV), is available in two variants, AWD and AWD Touring. Priced from $77,990 (plus on road costs), both variants will come standard with a complimentary five-year service plan, five-year roadside assistance, carpet mat set, cargo tray and […]
FOLLOWING THE START OF PRODUCTION and first deliveries in China at the end of 2023, Polestar 4 is now officially on sale in Europe and Australia. The starting price in Australia is from $81,500 (plus on road costs). Production is planned to start towards the middle of 2024, with first deliveries expected from August. Polestar […]
THE BMW 4 SERIES COUPÉ AND CONVERTIBLE, which were revealed overnight, will arrive in BMW Australia showrooms in Q2 this year. Revisions to the exterior design underscore the dynamic character and contemporary style of both the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, while modern touches and new equipment – headlined by the BMW Curved Display and […]
IN A MOVE THAT WOULD HAVE been unthinkable to good ol’ boys just a few years ago, Jeep is looking to an electrified future. Arguably the industry’s first modern SUV – the iconic 1963 Jeep Wagoneer – featured a luxurious interior, upscale materials and premium appointments. Today, the Jeep brand shares more details of its […]
WE’VE COMMENTED BEFORE that it’s a little difficult to understand Mazda’s model policy which appears to have plenty of overlap. Notwithstanding, Mazda today announced the third member in its Large Product Group, the new CX-70 – a dynamic crossover SUV blending driving pleasure and performance with ample cargo space, exceptional usability and a sporty design […]
Chris Riley tests the 2024 Toyota Corolla ZR 1.8-litre hybrid with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Toyota’s Corolla ZR hybrid once again showcases Toyota’s mastery of hybrid technology. And while sticker shock is a certainty, compared to the obvious competitors in the small passenger […]
CONCERNS ABOUT EV SAFETY continue to arise. Latest example is the implementation on some South Australian ferries in response to an official alert about the dangers of electric vehicle fires. Despite regular advice from EV FireSafe (no conflict of interest there!) that EVs have a 0.0012 percent chance of catching fire, compared to the approximate […]
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