Car companies are not known to do things by halves. But by thirds, that’s a different matter. Hyundai, for example, is in the process of bringing not only one version of its electric powered Ioniq to Australia, but three all at once. The petrol / electric hybrid is about to More
Renault Trafic Formula Edition has landed in Australia to celebrate the French marque’s participation on the Australian F1 Grand Prix. The 2018 Renault Formula Edition is available in Storm Grey or Jet Black, and in short or long wheelbase. All are powered by the twin-turbo 1.6-litre high-torque diesel engine. The More
The Triumph car originated as a sideline for the successful motorcycle business which unfortunately went bankrupt in 1939, and Triumph was finally bought up by Standard in 1944. In 1946 the first Standard-Triumph car appeared. It was the 1800 Roadster which was aimed at the export market and had three-abreast More
BMW’s latest addition to its Australian stable, the gorgeous to look at X2, has quickly created a ripple of excitement in the small SUV space. The upmarket German marque prefers to call it a sports activity coupe (SAC), much in line with its X4 and X6, but it looks rather More
Holden has introduced a new 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine to the Equinox SUV range, one that’s rated with fuel consumption from just 5.6 litres per hundred kilometres. The third engine in the Equinox range, the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine has power and torque of 100 kW and 320 Nm respectively. It’s mated More
Range Rover Evoque, launched Downunder in October 2011 is a stylish SUV that can tackle moderately tough conditions when in its all-wheel drive variant. It’s also sold with two-wheel drive, which can be used on forest trails and the like as ground clearance is the same as AWD models. We More
We’ve recently reviewed the new ZB Calais Tourer wagon and the mid-spec Commodore RS-V Liftback. This week we’re looking at the VXR, the performance flagship of the new Commodore range which ostensibly replaces the previous SS and SS-V models. However it can hardly be called an apples-with-apples comparison. The new More
Ford Australia is now offering customers a five-year unlimited distance Ford Express New Vehicle Warranty, as standard on all new vehicles, including the commercial vehicle range. The warranty applies to all new vehicles delivered from May 1, 2018 and replaces Ford’s three year 100,000 kilometre warranty. The new warranty complements More
Ford Australia has announced details of the MY19 Ford Ranger pickup truck. There’s a particular emphasis on the top end of the range as more and more buyers are opting for small trucks instead of cars. Biggest news is the introduction of a high-tech 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. This new BiTurbo More
Through many trials and tribulation, Louis Renault became the leading French car manufacturer, triumphing over Andre Citroen during the 1920s. As early as 1900, Renaults had adopted a sloping coal scuttle bonnet which became a distinguishing mark of the company’s products. The engines ranged from a 1.1-litre two-cylinder through a More
