Jaguar Classic is bringing a strictly limited run of new C-type Continuations in celebration of the iconic model’s motorsport heritage, 70 years after it first raced to victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours. The C-type Continuation will be hand-built at Jaguar Classic Works in Coventry, to the specification of More
Subaru has provided initial information on its second generation BRZ sportscar, with more to follow closer to its estimated launch in Australia December. Built in Subaru’s factory in Japan the BRZ will be priced from $38,990 Manufacturer’s List Price. Two variants will be available, BRZ Coupe and BRZ Coupe S. More
In 1994, Toyota pioneered the small sports utility vehicle market with the RAV4, which nearly 30 years later with the now ‘grown-up’ version, is the best-selling SUV in the world. Now, with its new ‘baby’ Yaris Cross the Japanese automotive giant is aiming to continue its success in the compact More
Most Mercedes-Benz M-Class are used as station wagons rather than as serious 4WDs. However, some are used in genuine off-road territory so there’s a package for those who want to get really serious. They were sold in Australia from September 1998 they are slightly smaller, and significantly less stylish than More
The RAM 2500 has officially arrived in Australia. Following the same design, homologation, and manufacture processes that the recent RAM 1500 DT underwent; that is 50,000 hours of pre-build development; 80,000km of rolling road testing; 50,000km of real-world road driving; and a 20,000km full vehicle durability test. “All-new 2500 starts More
Australian specifications for the Lexus ES, that will be on sale from 29 September have been announced. The biggest news is the introduction of an ES 250 variant. It will have a new design 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine 152kW of power and 243Nm of torque with combined-cycle fuel consumption of More
In the early 1970s Volkswagen planned to introduce a sports coupe to lift its image in some markets, particularly the USA. The car was to use as many VW parts as possible including a current engine to minimise retooling costs. The VW management approached Porsche to design the vehicle for More
The fifth generation Kia Sportage is built on a new architecture and has fascinating styling. The classic Kia Tiger Nose grille and boomerang-shaped daytime running lamps make a real styling statement. At the rear it has a swooping fastback design Inside there’s a curved 12.3-inch digital cluster, and a 12.3-inch More
Sales of vehicles in Australia are up 33 per cent on the same month last year, demonstrating the resilience of Australia’s car market despite the impacts of lockdowns and microprocessor shortages. Consumers purchased a total of 81,199 new vehicles during the month of August, despite Covid-19 restricting access to vehicle More
Hyundai has a strong lineup of models in its Kona series – everything from a relatively basic petrol engined models all the way up to a full electric. Much as we enjoy getting behind the wheel of any electric car this week’s road test review is the Kona Elite variant. More
