TIME TO ENJOY A LONG HOT ABARTH
Fiat’s performance arm Abarth is celebrating its 75th birthday with the launch of the Abarth 695 75th Anniversario edition, with only 1368 units worldwide. Read more
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TOURNEO TARGETS LARGE FAMILIES
Got a growing tribe and in the market for a people mover? The choice just got one bigger, with Ford’s announcement that the all-new Tourneo is coming later in the year. It’s actually a long wheelbase Transit van under the skin, but targeted at the passenger market, offering spacious accommodation for up to eight occupants. Two grades will be offered, Active ($65,990) and Titanium X ($70,990), with a comprehensive range of standard features such as a flexible track-mounted rear seating […] Read more
POLESTAR 4 IS THE FOUR WITH MORE
Polestar’s third and quickest model the Polestar 4 EV is now officially on sale in Australia. The coupe-shaped SUV is positioned between Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 in terms of size and price. Polestar is taking orders with indicative pricing of $81,500 for the long range single motor or $93,050 for the long range dual motor version. Production of our cars is set to start towards the middle of 2024, with first deliveries expected from August. The arrival of the […] Read more
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LDV LAUNCHES ANOTHER ELECTRIC VAN
Couriers have access to another electric option with the launch of LDV’s all-new, bread and butter eDeliver 7. It joins the larger eDeliver 9 van, as well as LDV’s first electric ute, the eT60, and MIFA 9 electric people mover. The Chinese brand claims eDeliver 7 demands no compromise from an operational perspective and continues to deliver exactly what’s needed from a commercial vehicle: range, features, price and ease of ownership. It is aimed at sole traders, SMEs, transport companies and corporate fleets. Four electric variants make up the eDeliver… Read more
AUTO FOR RED-HOT YARIS
Toyota has unveiled an upgraded version of its rally-bred GR Yaris hot hatch which is available for the first time with an auto. Previously available only with a manual, the eight-speed DirectShift automatic transmission is sure to broaden the appeal of the little hottie. TGR World Rally Team drivers put the new automatic transmission to the test on a range of road surfaces, including in the Japanese Rally Championship and Toyota GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge under the ethos of “breaking and fixing” to help make the new transmission as durable… Read more
BAD-ASS X-TRAIL ATTACKS SKI SLOPES
Check this out. Nissan has modified an X-Trail SUV to work in the snow with the creation of the X-Trail Mountain Rescue Concept. The modifications include the replacement of the wheels with snow tracks, to give the X-Trail the traction to tackle slippery slopes. GMC did a similar thing with Sierra 2500HD All Mountain concept in 2018. As well as adding the tracks, a bespoke roof rack has been added to the X-Trail to carry an evacuation stretcher and snow shovels. A siren, flashing light bar and powerful lights have… Read more
GWM ADDS SEVEN-SEATER TO ITS TANK SUV
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has unveiled the second variant of its Tank SUV with the seven-seat Tank 500 joining the Tank 300 five-seater that arrived here in late-2022. Due to go on sale in the Q2 2024 the all-new body-on-frame Tank 500 comes with a hybrid drivetrain, advanced safety features and a variety of convenience features such as auto reverse assist. As with the Tank 300 its available in two grades, Lux and Ultra. Lux will be priced at $66,490 driveaway with price and full specs of the Ultra to… Read more
IONIQ CONCEPT PREVIEWS EV HI-PO CATALOGUE
Hyundai has unveiled a concept constructed with prototype N Performance Parts. The Ioniq 5 N NPX1 previews an array of enhancements by N Performance Parts that will be available for purchase by customers in the near future. Continuing from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, such as i30 Sedan N, i30 N and i20 N, Hyundai N plans to offer specialised tuning components for all-electric N models including the Ioniq 5 N. It features a carbon front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing spoiler, lightweight hybrid carbon wheels, high-performance brake… Read more
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES INQUIRY INTO THE TRANSITION TO EVs
The Federal Parliament’s Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles. It’s taken far too long for Australian governments, both State and Commonwealth, to acknowledge the impact of EVs so the inquiry will be a welcome breakthrough and will hopefully address the numerous issues that new and future buyers are constantly raising. Chair of the Committee, Tony Zappia MP, said ‘Australian motorists are increasingly choosing EVs when purchasing a new car. The percentage of EVs sold is growing every… Read more
MAZDA CX-90 G50E M HYBRID AWD AZAMI ROAD TEST
I must be seeing double. Apart from the difference in size, the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 could be twins. They look the same. They share the same chassis, the same engines and transmissions and their performance is very much the same. Everything is the same, same, same – or is it? STYLING At 5120mm and 2220kg CX-90 is the largest Mazda to date and is available in six- and seven-seat configuration, with a choice of petrol or diesel engines – both of them hybrids. That’s 38mm longer than the CX-60… Read more
