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LIMITED EDITION RENAULT MEGANE R.S. TROPHY-R

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Renault has opened pre-sale orders for a new limited edition of its Megane R.S. Trophy-R hot hatch which, according to the company, is the highest performance production car the French carmaker has ever sold. Australia has historically been one of Renault’s biggest markets for the Megane R.S. and, with global numbers extremely limited to 500, 20 units will be sent here, all in pearl white with red trim. Orders can be secured by deposit through a brand new online sales portal at the Renault website (www.renault.com.au/). In addition, one Megane… Read more

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RENAULT KOLEOS FORMULA EDITION

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Renault Koleos is now offered in a special Formula Edition model inspired by Daniel Ricciardo and Renault’s rich motorsport heritage. The sporty Koleos Formula Edition will be an enhancement to Australia’s most popular specification, the Koleos Zen, with the addition of 19-inch Proteus alloys wheels with black centre caps, black exterior mirrors and silver side steps. A Formula Edition sticker at the rear will let others know you’re driving a Renault that’s out of the ordinary. Renault Koleos Formula Edition comes with a 4×2 drive train and is available in… Read more

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DYNAMIC DRIVE TO TOP OF THE ‘RANGE’

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That streaming juggernaut Game of Thrones may have gone the way of other small-screen sensations such as Star Trek but not all turf wars have been won. Even in the hard-pushed automotive industry, European SUV makers continue to go hammer and tongs for the upper-luxury crown. The battle for the luxury sports utility vehicle market has recently been joined by the British ‘crown jewel’ – Queen Elizabeth has one – the SV Autobiography, which sits on the Range Rover throne. A creation of the Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations in… Read more

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SUBARU FORESTER 2008 – 2018

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2008 Subaru Forester

Every Subaru that is not a full-on sportscar (i.e. the BRZ) sold in Australia since the mid- 1990s has all wheel drive (AWD). So the Japanese company has lengthy engineering experience in this important aspect of on- and off-road drivability and safety. Subaru Forester was launched Downunder in 1997 as a smallish relatively mild looking station wagon, later it morphed further and further into a medium SUV in styling. Just in time for the rush of Australians to enjoy the practicality and ease of driving of SUV ownership. In this… Read more

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MERCEDES-AMG ZOOMS IN ON GT BLOODLINE

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From the ‘Green Hell’ of Germany to the lush valleys of Victoria: that was the recent journey made by the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe; the former reinforcing the credibility of a car boasting a zero-to-100 kilometre per hour time of 3.2 seconds, the latter the luxury of a large European saloon. Coming Down Under in two grades, the new model is the latest member of the Mercedes-AMG GT family of super-sports coupes and convertibles, which includes the two-seat, two-door GT, GT S, GT C and track-focused GT R models…. Read more

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2019 SSANGYONG TIVOLI XLV DIESEL

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SsangYong Tivoli is yet another entry into the already rather crowded small to medium SUV range in Australia. The South Korean company has been importing SUVs and pickup trucks here on and off for several years, with the Rexton and Musso. Tivoli is offered in two or four wheel drive, with petrol or diesel engines and – an unusual one this – comes in two lengths. They are the same shape for most of their bodies, but the Tivoli XLV is 245mm longer in the tail to provide extra legroom… Read more

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ALFA ROMEO 1750 COUPE AND DUETTO

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In the late 1920s the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 established a strong reputation for the firm. Hence, in 1967, when Alfa Romeo was making plans to introduce a new model to sell alongside the Giulia 1600 they had the foresight to revive a great name. Whilst the engine of this new car had a displacement closer to 1800 cc, it was only 29 cc greater than 1750, so the decision was made by Alfa management to revive the old name and use it in all sales promotion relating to this… Read more

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NEW BMW X6: FIRST DETAILS

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BMW has provided advanced information on its upcoming third generation X6 Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). The new BMW X6 has grown by 26 millimetres in exterior length over the outgoing model (to 4935 mm) and by 15 mm in width (to 2004 mm). It now stands 6 mm lower (at 1696 mm) and combines dynamically stretched proportions with exceptional visual muscularity. The car’s wheelbase has increased by 42 mm to 2975 millimetres. Fascinatingly, new BMW X6 is available for the first time as an option with an illuminated BMW kidney… Read more

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PRIUS STILL LEADING LIGHT IN TOYOTA POWER PLAY

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Think what you will about Toyota, when it comes to electric vehicles, the Japanese automotive giant has stuck to its guns. It’s been petrol / electric hybrid all the way. Its Prius hatchback, in 2001, was the first hybrid to make a real impression on the automobile market in Australia and, indeed, around the world. The ubiquitous Prius taxis speaks to this. And, it seems, there’s no letting up, with the fourth generation of the pioneering Toyota hybrid, casting off the somewhat frumpy styling of the original model, taking on… Read more

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2009 – 2018

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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Still regarded as a benchmark car in its class if you’re a keen driver, the Volkswagen Golf has had its ups and downs in recent years. Once famed for German build quality and long-term reliability it has experienced more than its fair share of problems in recent years. However, things now appear to be on the straight and narrow again and Golf’s reputation has gone pretty well back to normal. Golf 6 was a heavily revised version of the Golf 5, with better aerodynamics, a quieter ride and lower fuel… Read more