Audi’s RS 5 coupe is the first high-performance RS model to make use of the MLBevo chassis architecture. That, and a new suspension layout front and rear, makes it up to 60 kg lighter than before. At 4723 mm long, the new RS 5 is 74mm longer than the previous More
The Citroen CX was a replacement car for the Citroen D-series – one of the most successful cars of the 1950s and 60s. The CX was designed by Robert Opron who had originally conceived the DS. Shortly after its release the CX was voted ‘Car of the Year’ by the More
Strange how words become devalued. Icon, for example, originally was ‘a painting of a sacred personage’. Through time this has wasted from being an admired stereotype to mean merely a graphic on a computer screen representing an instruction or menu option. Use by Kia of the word ‘sport’ for the More
Renault Australia has announced the pricing for the highly anticipated, limited edition Renault Megane R.S. Trophy and Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R. Starting from $52,990 for the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy (Manual Transmission) the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy (Automatic Transmission) will cost $55,990 while the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R will be More
Twenty five years after the first Toyota RAV4 (Recreational Activity Vehicle 4WD) was introduced Downunder, Toyota launched the fifth generation in May 2019. Since then SUVs have begun to dominate the market in Australia and now outsell passenger cars. Mind you – most so-called SUVs are really only tall hatchbacks, More
The first Audi Q7 was imported to Australia from September 2006. It was designed as a semi-serious 4WD not simply an SUV. Keen on proving they would work in the harshest areas of Australia, Audi sent no fewer than 15 Q7s to take part in a 7000 kilometre trek. Departing More
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is urging Australians to click cautiously following the release of research showing up to 60 per cent of online search results connect consumers with retailers selling counterfeits. A quarter of search engine queries in automotive parts and four other sectors returned potentially harmful sites More
Porsche has introduced a third version of its sports sedan, the Taycan 4S. Following the Taycan Turbo S and the Taycan Turbo, the Taycan 4S is the new entry-level model. The performance battery in the Taycan 4S generates up to 390 kW (530 hp) overboost power output. Equipped with the More
Toyota Prius is not an electric car, rather one it’s mainly powered petrol engine, which is assisted by an electric motor. Originally it had a four-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine. This was increased to 1.8 litres with the June 2009 model change, at the same time the electric motor’s output was More
Kia Motors Australia has released a pair of distinctive Special Editions. Sorento Black Edition sits on 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels, has a gloss black grille, gloss black roof racks, dark chrome door garnish and black side mirror covers. There are also Ice Cube LED fog lights, black front and More
