The Ford Everest is revised and re-engineered for Australian roads and drivers tastes. Buyers now have two new Everest models to choose from. These are the special edition Everest BaseCamp and Everest Sport in rear wheel drive. Everest BaseCamp is being produced in a limited run of 450 vehicles. It’s More
The BMW 3 Series is an upmarket small-medium German car. Like most vehicles it has grown in size over the years and the sixth generation launched in Australia in February 2012 is noticeably larger than the models it superseded. The BMW 3 is very much a driver’s car because rear-wheel More
Subaru’s second generation BRZ has finally been announced. It’s long overdue with the first edition having been on sale since 2012. Again, it is a joint development project with Toyota which sells the Toyota 86. As the event was held in the USA the details below are of the U.S. More
Jeep introduces the V8-powered 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. It carries the 6.4-litre V8, rated at 470 horsepower. Mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac full-time active transfer case, it rockets from 0-60 mph (97km/h) in 4.5 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds. This engine marks More
Lexus has upgraded the RC sports coupe with changes to powertrain, suspension and safety equipment. It has new adaptive control software for the eight-speed Sports Direct Shift automatic with is standard on both the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol RC 300 and 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 RC 350. An electric park brake is More
Mercedes-AMG has added the high-performance five-seat Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, and the seven-seat Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+. They are powered by the latest iteration of the Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine with 450 kW (from 5,750 to 6,500 rpm) and 850 Nm (2,500 to 4,500 rpm). It drives all four More
There have been many changes in the modern history of the automobile manual transmission: Starting with three on the tree, then four on the floor, followed by five, and finally today’s six. While the last mentioned is de rigueur in today’s vehicles, there is one vehicle that, for one reason More
The late 1980s heralded in an economic boom in Western Europe and, amongst others, sportscar makers at the top end of the market saw the opportunity to exploit it ruthlessly with hugely expensive limited editions. The Porsche 959 was the first of these super performers and set the standard for More
It wouldn’t be an Audi if a high-performance model wasn’t featured in the lineup, so Audi has just released a hot variant of the Q2 small SUV. Enter the Audi RS2. Its turbo-petrol four-cylinder powerplant delivers 221 kW and 400 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 5,300 rpm. The is designed to give More
Hyundai Motor Company has given us more details on the upcoming Sonata N Line. Based on Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design identity, Sonata N Line’s low and wide exterior styling is highlighted by the Parametric Jewel Pattern Grille, bold front fascia, wide air intakes and N Line badging. Arrow-shaped air curtains More
