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  • New Jeep Gladiator gets upgrades

    THE WORLD’S MOST OFF-ROAD CAPABLE midsize truck has been made even better. Revealed at the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new 2024 Jeep Gladiator adds greater capability, more refinement, new technology and more standard safety features to a midsize pickup that is both 100 percent truck and 100 percent Jeep. Jeep […]

  • Mitsubishi Triton Sport Limited Edition 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Mitsubishi Triton Sport Limited Edition with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Yet another “limited edition” designed to clear stocks before the new model arrives.  2023 Mitsubishi Triton Sport Limited Edition crew cab ute  Pricing:  $60,926 (GLS Sport Edition auto, […]

  • Hyundai refreshes i30 Sedan, adds hybrid to line-up

    ONE OF HYUNDAI’S PRETTIEST models is the i30 Sedan. It has now been given refreshed styling, updated features and, in a first for the model in Australia, is being offered as a Hybrid. The inclusion of a hybrid powertrain now gives customers a choice of three engines, alongside 2.0 MPi and 1.6 T-GDi petrol units. […]

  • GMSV turns three, launches GMC Yukon

    GMSV (GM SPECIAL VEHICLES) HAS decided to celebrate its third birthday by revealing the GMC Yukon, a full-size premium SUV with seating for eight. In addition, GMSV has announced several developments associated with existing model lines. “GMSV has made a real impression in the local market and, thanks to this success, we’ve been able to […]

  • Ford releases pricing and specifications for 7th-gen Mustang

    AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE SPORTS CAR has now reached its seventh generation, and Ford has released pricing and specification details of the hugely popular Mustang. The new Mustang is available in three models – EcoBoost, GT and the all-new Mustang Dark Horse. The EcoBoost is powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the GT and […]

  • Still confused whether an EV will save you money?

    ONE OF THE CHALLENGES about deciding to go electric is just how much money you might save. And if your maths skills are anything like ours, it’s almost impossible to calculate. Fortunately, there’s a new online tool that calculates just how much swapping from your current petrol, diesel or hybrid vehicle will save you. The […]

  • BMW adds two more EVs below luxury tax threshold

    BMW AUSTRALIA IS SET TO FURTHER disrupt the local electric vehicle (EV) market next year with announcement of two additional variants priced below key tax thresholds. Introduction of the iX2 eDrive20 and iX2 xDrive30 – priced at $82,900 and $85,700 (both plus on road costs) respectively – means BMW Australia will soon offer six variants […]

  • Ferrari SP-8 bespoke one-off roadster revealed

    YOU JUST HAVE TO BE JEALOUS of anyone with enough in the bank to commission Ferrari to build them a bespoke roadster. Ferrari today unveiled the latest addition to its One-Off series, the Ferrari SP-8. Part of the marque’s Special Projects program and designed by the Flavio Manzoni-headed Ferrari Styling Centre, it is a mid-rear-engined […]

  • BMW launches 330i Sport Collection from $89,900 driveaway

    BMW AUSTRALIA HAS ADDED ANOTHER member to its Sport Collection in the form of the BMW 3 Series sedan. BMW Sport Collection models provide a compelling proposition for customers (and no doubt increased profits for BMW) with an optimised equipment offering while retaining the renowned performance and efficiency of BMW powertrains at a revised price […]

  • Nissan unveils a love-it-or-hate-it concept, the Hyper Punk

    NISSAN TODAY UNVEILED THE fourth of its series of concept vehicles, the Nissan Hyper Punk, set to be physically displayed at the Japan Mobility Show on October 25. The Nissan Hyper Punk, wrapped in a functional and stylish body style (their words, certainly not ours!), is an all-electric compact crossover tailored for content creators, influencers, […]