GMSV Chevrolet C8 Corvette to start from $145k
Cut-price supercar from GM goes on sale in Australia. GMSV has confirmed the Australian Corvette lineup which consists of five models and is priced from $144,990 plus on-road costs. That’s a sharp price considering at one point with exchange it was rumoured to go over $200k. However, given that the
New Nissan Z details and price leaked
Nearing its launch, leaked details and images of the upcoming Nissan ‘400Z’ have surfaced. A forum post over at NewNissanZ alleges to have leaked details, including price, on the upcoming next-generation Z, or ‘400Z’. The details apparently come from three models that were shipped to the US for a dealer
Mazda BT-50 Thunder rolls in
Mazda joins the ‘tough-truck’ ute brigade with its own Aussie spin-off, the BT-50 Thunder. Mazda Australia has pieced together a unique BT-50 model based on new 2021 underpinnings and using bespoke parts designed by the local engineering team, and with a name somewhat inspired if you’re a ute-loving Acca Dacca
Volkswagen teases next-gen Amarok ute
Anticipation ramps up for new Volkswagen Amarok and Ford Ranger utes. Volkswagen’s next-generation ute will arrive on the same platform as the next-generation Ford Ranger ute, and the German brand has shown us a teaser of what to expect. Following on from the now over-ten-years-old Amarok still on sale, the
GET EV charging hub launched in Melbourne
Australian electric vehicle charging company GET has launched its first charging hub in Melbourne. The seven EV-only charging bays are located at Lorbek Luxury Cars at 30 Prohasky Street, Port Melbourne, and are accessible by anyone who needs to charge their electric car. A solution to a growing problem, GET
When and how to use the different lights in your car
Fog lights, headlights, highbeams, daytime running lights and hazard lights…there are more than a few different lights in your car and here’s when and how you should use them. We recently wrote about when and how to use your fog lights but that’s not the only light on your car
2021 BMW 530d Review
Our independent 2021 BMW 530d review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Five years since the G30 5 Series launched and the executive salon has had a facelift, or in BMW, ‘Life Cycle Impulse’ (LCI). Neatly, there’s nothing contentious about the penwork here, with
Polestar coming to Australia this year
An all-new car brand will enter Australia this year, though it only sells electric vehicles. Volvo sibling brand and electric vehicle-only manufacturer Polestar has confirmed it will launch locally later this year. Owned by Chinese auto giant Geely (which owns Volvo), the EV maker is expanding on its current network
Weapons-grade: Nissan 400Z more powerful and lighter than Supra
A potential leak of the upcoming 400Z shows it will produce over 300kW and weigh less than a Supra. The upcoming Nissan 400Z might be the most potent in its class according to a potential leak of the model’s specs. First spotted by a user on the New Nissan Z
2021 Nissan Navara Review
Our independent 2021 Nissan Navara review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Nissan’s current D23 generation Navara has been with us since 2015 and in that time it has had a few revisions though nothing as significant as this MY21 facelift. Borrowing styling cues
MG in top ten, China claiming more and more sales
The Australian new car sales chart is quickly changing with 2021 showing that China and in particular SAIC Motor brand MG and competitor GWM are fast becoming popular options for buyers. As we reported last month, January saw China become the fourth largest country of origin for new car sales
What lights to use when driving in fog or hazardous conditions
Conditions turn bad as fog covers the road and you can’t see anywhere near as much as you could just moments ago – what lights do you turn on and what do you do? When you’re driving in fog there are two problems that arise: one, you can’t see as
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Edition
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willy Edition brings a military-inspired Willys theme to the capable off-road wagon. Jeep has revealed a limited special edition four-door Wrangler inspired by the Willys Overland CJ-3A built in 1948. Seventy-three years on from the original Willys, the new Wrangler Unlimited Willys Edition includes a heritage-looking Sarge
Nissan X-Trail MY21 gains Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Before Nissan upgrades to a new generation X-Trail, SUV buyers are treated to an improved current offering. Updated on a new price guide from Nissan for MY21 X-Trail. Nissan has added some nice new tech to its stalwart SUV that also sees a slight bump in price. However, it does