Australian pricing and specification for the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé range have been announced. Compared to the outgoing model it’s larger inside the cabin and has greatly upgraded technology. The Coupé is shorter than the Mercedes GLE SUV model on which it is based, to give it sportier handling and More
RAM Trucks has added a new V8 Hemi-powered 1500 Warlock a vehicle the Australian importer describes as, “a seriously-tough addition to the RAM family.” Based on the Crew Cab, Warlock’s has aggressive exterior styling, leather-trimmed upholstery and a factory-fit suspension lift. It uses a Rebel-look front grille with a unique More
New BMW iX3 is a pure electric vehicle with significant improvements in technology. The power density of its motor is 30 per cent greater than that of existing fully electric vehicles from the BMW Group, and exhibits efficiency of up to 93 per cent. The new drive system unit generates More
BMW M5 Competition updates for 2021 include changes to its dynamics, technology, styling and equipment. In an interesting move it will be offered only in Competition-spec as the Australian importer says, “ours is a performance-loving market”. The styling package includes new front, side and rear designs. New high definition 12.3-inch More
Hyundai’s has added a new variant to its Santa Fe range, the Active X. It sits between the range-opening Active and the mid-grade Elite. Rear privacy glass is intended to give the feeling of riding in the back of a limousine. This is enhanced by leather seat trim, a premium More
Maserati Ghibli Hybrid is the first electrified car from the Italian maker of high-performance sportscars. The company describes the Hybrid as, “the link between a past of internal combustion engines and an electric future.” The underlying aim of the Hybrid version of the Ghibli is, “to enhance performance while saving More
Projecta has released a ‘Sure Brake’ Trailer Breakaway Kit, ensuring safety in a towing disconnection emergency. A requirement in all Australian states for trailers exceeding 2000kg gross trailer mass, must now be fitted with a breakaway system. The safety device is designed that in the event of the trailer disconnecting More
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman has been given similar changes to those made in recent weeks to others in the range. The MINI grille now features a horizontal red stripe rather than an outline; standard LED headlights in a new shape, and at the rear, union jack designs in the More
Jeep enthusiasts have been clamouring for a V8 powered Wrangler for many years, and the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept is an indication they may soon get their wish. The Concept would be powered by a 392 cubic-inch V8 with 450 horsepower. Drive is by a beefed up eight-speed More
The new 2020 Hino 300 Series light-duty truck range provides car-licenced drivers with a good combination of safety, performance, towing capacity and payload. It has Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package with advanced driver-assist technology. This includes Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection (PD) and Lane More
