
VW and Jayco launch the Crafter Kampervan
Aussie travelers have a new campervan option called the Crafter Kampervan, produced by a local partnership and available in July. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has teamed up with Jayco to create a campervan based on the VW Crafter van. The Crafter Kampervan is a large campervan that sits above the Caddy

Ford F-150 in Australia: What we know
Ford F-150 with 4500kg towing and almost 300kW of power will be on sale in Australia mid-2023. Ford Australia has confirmed the new 14th generation F-150 pick-up truck will be sold and delivered via local dealers next year. The biggest ute Ford Australia will sell, for now, the F-150 will

Lotus Eletre SUV to be revealed this week
Lotus has confirmed that we will see its first ever SUV tomorrow. Lotus will launch a new SUV, and the brand’s first-ever high riding model. Set for reveal on March 29 (GMT), the Eletre will be powered exclusively by electric motors. Lotus has shown a teaser video and teased the

Ford Mustang California Special Convertible shown
New Ford Mustang California shown in convertible bodystyle, available to order in Australia already. Following confirmation from Ford Australia that the new Mustang California Special is available to Australian buyers in both GT Fastback and Convertible guise, here is our first look at the convertible model which is available for order now

Nissan X-Trail to get a big overhaul this year
All-new 2022 Nissan X-Trail is en-route to Australia this year, with price and specs yet to be confirmed. Nissan Australia has confirmed that its all-new generation X-Trail will hit showrooms before the end of this year. The new model will replace the X-Trail currently on sale for over eight years

Kia Stinger GT to live on spiritually in EV6 GT
Kia does not seem to have any plan to replace the Stinger, although it does have a new halo sports car. The Kia Stinger has been a successful halo car for Kia and added some oomph to display what the brand can produce. But despite its admirable place in the

IROAD X10 Dash Cam Review
IROAD X10 shows why spending more on a dash cam can be a worthy investment. Updated 12 January 2022 There is a sea full of dashcams and you might think it’s the case that there’s a dime a dozen, but that’s not true. There are some truly exceptional dashcams compared

What could Kia’s new ute look like?
A new Kia ute would fit very well in the portfolio according to the designer. Kia Australia and even its parent company Hyundai have previously spoken about a dual-cab ute product for our market and that it is a desirable product. But we’ve been hearing that for years now. “We’ve

2022 Ford Ranger shown with ARB accessories
Camping, touring and off-road accessories from ARB have been shown for the new Ford Ranger. Official off-road accessories for the 2022 Ford Ranger ute from ARB have been shown, this time loaded by Ford onto its website rather than via any sort of official announcement. Ford has a history of

Listen to the new 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor engine sound
New Ranger Raptor is likely to house a unique powerhouse V6 turbo petrol engine. The new Ford Ranger has been revealed and during the live press event there was a QR easter egg to the new Raptor on the Ford Australia website. There is not much on the Ford mini-site,

New 2022 Ford Ranger design evolution
A look at the designs Ford went through to create the fourth-generation Ranger ute. Ford’s new Ranger is surely the most important model launch in Australia this decade for the blue oval. Considering the life its ute has breathed into sales locally since the Falcon left, Ford knows that it

Toyota GR 86 delayed until late 2022 in Australia
Buyers keen on Toyota’s latest 86 which wears the Gazoo Racing badge will have to wait until at least late 2022. Toyota Australia’s upcoming sequel to the 86 will be delayed by almost 12 months when it goes on sale later in 2022. Toyota had expected to release details such

New Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series price and spec
Toyota’s new Landcruiser will land in Australia with a significant price hike, but also more tech and a new engine. Toyota Australia has announced official pricing for its new Landcruiser that lands in Australia shortly. Pricing starts at $89,990 for the simplest GX specification, raises to $113,990 for mid-spec VX

Road trip on NSW’s New England High Country
For car clubs looking for new driving adventures, New England High Country in northern NSW has plenty to offer. Photos: Courtesy New England High Country Over the past year, COVID lockdowns have restricted the way we travel and way we interact, depriving us of the simple things we often take

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Shortie joins MY21 range
Jeep adds new, permanent model to Wrangler lineup. The popular Rubicon shortie is back, but this time for a long time. Now the permanent entry point to the wrangler range, the Rubicon two-door adds to the MY21 range from $64,490 exclusding on road costs. It sits just before the Rubicon