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Looks like illuminated grilles are the next big thing for the automaker All good things come in threes. PHOTO FROM BMW The BMW 8-Series is known as the sporty alternative to the ultra-luxurious 7-Series. It is offered in three different ...

Gordon Murray to reveal T33 V12 supercar today

T50 follow-up, the first model developed at Murray's new Surrey HQ, will receive a global debut at 5pm The GMA T.50 will be followed by a smaller, less expensive model (T.50 pictured) Gordon Murray inside the GMA T.50 Gordon Murray ...

Bentley EV range: ‘Five in Five’ plan to kick off with all-new SUV

A plan to launch five EVs in quick succession has been outlined by the Bentley brand as it prepares to navigate away from internal combustion engines Bentley has expanded on its commitment to transition to a full-EV line-up by detailing ...

2023 Porsche Le Mans hypercar to use twin-turbo V8

New official photos show endurance racer entering active test phase ahead of race debut Porsche will return to Le Mans in 2023 Le Mans contender uses twin-turbo V8 Factory test driver Fred Mako is seen behind the wheel Le Mans ...

2022 Tata Tigor i-CNG First Drive Review

With the new i-CNG range, Tata Motors has also added a zest to the Tigor line-up, pun unintended. This bolt-on (err, well this time it was intentional) CNG kit helps the Tigor, and Tiago, get newfound attention from buyers ...

Kia Sorento GT-Line diesel 2022 review

At over $67,000 driveaway, the flagship Kia Sorento isn’t cheap, but with levels of luxe and design chic typically found in premium brands, this could be the best-value large family SUV you can buy Good points Generous specification level Practicality ...

Tesla Model 3 becomes Europe’s best-selling EV, outselling BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Tiguan

As electric cars start to become the norm in Europe, the American-made Tesla Model 3 sedan has surged ahead to become the EV of choice The Tesla Model 3 had a strong European sales year in 2021, climbing the charts ...

New Toyota Sequoia revealed with 325kW hybrid V6

Huge Tundra pickup-based off-road SUV could donate its beefy 790Nm powertrain to HiLux and LandCruiser If you thought the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series was an off-road monster, wrap your peepers around the new Toyota Sequoia, which has even more muscle ...

Next Nissan Micra will be retro-inspired electric supermini

Nissan teases new Micra for the first time Based on same underpinnings as new Renault 5 EV Name as yet unknown Nissan aims for full EV range by 2030 A replacement for the Nissan Micra supermini has been teased. It’s ...

Mahindra XUV700 Records 14k Delivery Milestone In Under 90 Days

Image – Journey on wheels Mahindra recently increased prices of XUV700 by up to Rs 81,000 depending on the variant Mahindra had officially launched the new XUV700 in India on 15 August last year after a long wait. By ...

Ola to set up vehicle engineering and design centre in UK

Ola Electric, which recently raised USD 200 million in its latest round of funding, has now announced it will set up a new vehicle engineering and design centre in the UK. The facility is being called the Ola Futurefoundry and ...

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno enters production ahead of India launch

Mechanical changes to the new Baleno are expected to be very few, if any at all. It will be based on the existing Heartect platform and is likely to be available with the existing 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine that can generate ...

New 2022 Renault Austral SUV: interior revealed

New Renault Austral SUV will rival Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai, and will come with hybrid powertrains Replacement for Renault Kadjar SUV E-Tech hybrid will offer lowest CO2 emissions Due on sale in the next few months The upcoming Renault ...

Range Rover SV available for bookings in India

Range Rover SV has the same design as the regular Range Rover but features an exclusive front bumper, a five-bar radiator grille,five full-width metal-plated blades, 23-inch forged Diamond Turned Dark Grey Gloss alloy wheels, and a ceramic SV roundel. Range ...

Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior 2022: Aussie-developed Ranger Raptor rival on track for 20 percent sales share

Australian manufacturing is experiencing a revival with Premcar’s 35-strong team busy converting Navara utes to Warrior specification to meet strong demand Premcar’s short-term goal to produce 1000 examples of the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior by March 2022 is looking achievable, ...

New Mitsubishi ASX: 2023 release date with Renault platform and PHEV tech

The follow-up to the stunningly successful first-gen Mitsubishi ASX will arrive early next year with a plug-in hybrid option The second-generation Mitsubishi ASX will launch in early 2023 with Australian deliveries expected to start later next year. In a media ...

Nissan to launch fully electric Micra replacement in 2024 based on CMF-BEV platform

The iconic supermini will transition to a new B-segment electric platform, shared by the Renault R5 and a new Alpine model The petrol-powered Nissan Micra hatchback will be replaced in 2024 by a new fully-electric city car to be built ...

Renault Arkana Intens 2022 review

Replacing the competent but dull Kadjar, the slinky Arkana holds the distinction of being Australia’s most affordable coupe-shaped SUV. But does that equate to cheap? Good points Nicely balanced handling Keen steering response Portrait touchscreen Huge boot Excellent forward vision ...

Hyundai i20 N 2022: current wait times revealed as demand outstrips supply for new hot hatch

We’ve looked into the current Australian stock situation for Hyundai’s feted small hot hatch, the i20 N As a rival to the likes of the Volkswagen Polo GTI and Ford Fiesta ST, the $32,490 (before on-road costs) Hyundai i20 N ...

Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior production nears 1000 mark

Premcar has now produced more than 750 examples of Nissan’s homegrown tough-truck Nissan Australia and its engineering partner Premcar will celebrate local production of the 1000th Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior within weeks. The Epping-based Victorian automotive firm has already produced ...

Cizeta V16T supercar returns

Peak-1990s Italian hypercar brand makes a comeback The Italian hypercar brand that marked the peak excess in the late 1980s and early 1990s is back, with an Italian entrepreneur returning the Cizeta name to the booming multi-million-dollar supercar industry. Frankfurt-based ...

2022 Honda City RS e:HEV review in Malaysia, RM106k

In all honesty, the fifth-generation Honda City would have done just fine with the standard petrol-only S, E and V variants. But Honda Malaysia went out on a limb to introduce the City e:HEV RS, a range-topping model that ...

Land Rover Defender 130 2023: stretched three-row luxury off-roader previewed in patent drawings

Land Rover’s biggest vehicle, the Defender 130, will be positioned as a luxury eight-seat off-roader to take on the BMW X7 and Cadillac Escalade The forthcoming 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 has been exposed in a set of drawings submitted ...

Used Land Rover Discovery review: 2016 to 2020 (Mk5)

Spacious, refined and versatile, the fifth generation Land Rover Discovery is at home on road and off it Pros Seats seven adults Vast boot Driving refinement Cons Expensive to run Dubious reliability Rubbish infotainment system What sets the Land Rover ...

Ford Mustang Mach-E trademarked in Australia

Fresh local trademarks and three-fold production increase bodes well for Aussie release of electric Mustang crossover Ford Australia has quietly trademarked the ‘Mustang Mach-E’ and ‘Mach-E’ nameplates Down Under, meaning the all-electric SUV may have finally been given the green ...

Toyota Sequoia 2022: Land Cruiser 300-based American SUV gains hybrid power with more grunt

This full-size SUV may not come to Australia but it suggests what could be in the works for the Land Cruiser in the coming years Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has unveiled the third-generation Sequoia full-size SUV – the first ...

BMW M440i Gran Coupe 2022 review

With more practicality than a 3 Series sedan and much improved four-door coupe styling, the new-generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe should be the perfect middleweight from Munich, especially with a gorgeous straight-six under the bonnet Good points Smooth, powerful ...

Used Mazda CX-5 review: 2017 to present (Mk2)

“Mazda’s mid-size SUV is attractively styled and pleasing to drive and own” Pros Smart looking Reasonable running costs Refined and fun to drive Cons Less roomy than some rivals Mediocre petrol engines Sat-nav issues Anyone who craves the space of ...

Mahindra XUV700 deliveries January 2022: Latest updates

Since Mahindra XUV700 bookings in India opened on 7 October, 2021, there has been immense interest in the SUV, with the company receiving more than 70,000 orders for the car by Diwali 2021. Mahindra XUV700 deliveries January 2022: Latest updates&nbsp ...

Mahindra salesman insults farmer: Anand Mahindra assures action will be taken

As dramatic as all of this was, it is also horrifying. Thankfully, this incident has been brought to the notice of Mahindra’s top brass, including Veejay Nakra, chief executive officer at Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, and Anand Mahindra. Mahindra salesman ...

Toyota Hilux SR5 2022 review

The best-selling model in Australia’s best-selling vehicle – the SR5 grade dual-cab Toyota Hilux – is our nation’s enduring favourite. We test one on road and on sand to see what all the fuss is about Good points Superb workhorse ...

2022 Tata Tiago iCNG road test review

Tata has something of a stronghold over the affordable electric vehicle segment, with its best-selling Nexon EV, and the Tiago EV, but they have – so far – missed the boat when it came to a vastly more affordable to ...

Tata Tiago CNG Vs Maruti WagonR, Celerio, Santro – Best CNG Hatchback

Image – Amar Drayan Tata Tiago CNG is being offered in four variants as opposed to two variants each for WagonR and Santro and only one variant for Celerio Tata Motors re-entered the CNG space in the Indian market ...

New Mitsubishi Triton spied for the first time

Next-generation Triton ute to spawn new Nissan Navara and likely to include Australian development The sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton has been spotted testing for the first time, in the arctic climes of Sweden. Expected to arrive in Australia in the second ...

Tata Tiago iCNG Review: Changing Perceptions

Tata Tiago now comes with a factory-fitted CNG kit, housed in the boot. CNG and electric-powered cars appeal to those buyers looking for clean and affordable running, but these come at a premium over petrol-powered vehicles. It’s also interesting ...

Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck delay

Wacky electric pick-up “hopefully” in production by 2023, along with Roadster and Semi The wild Tesla Cybertruck will “hopefully” start production in 2023, an uncharacteristically cautious company boss Elon Musk has confirmed. During an investor call this morning (Australian time) ...

Five new electric Bentley models from 2025

Luxury British marque doubles down on sustainability with fresh injection of cash Bentley has accelerated the Beyond100 sustainability strategy in which it promised to become an all-electric car-maker by 2030 and announced a subsequent plan to launch one new EV ...

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