2021 Isuzu MU-X scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Isuzu MU-X carries a five-star ANCAP rating thanks to a barrage of safety technology and strong construction. Isuzu’s MU-X has scored the highest safety rating from ANCAP, securing a full five stars shortly after launching in Australia. It scored 3.5 out of 4 points for side-impact rating; 33.25 out of
Australia’s new 2022 Kia Sportage SUV revealed
New Kia Sportage SUV features a high-tech interior and futuristic looks and is arriving in dealers soon. Kia Australia has finally pulled the wraps off the local version of the Kia Sportage, which will be the fifth generation of the mid-size SUV. Pricing and detailed specifications will be available closer
Shorter Kia Sportage revealed with multiple hybrid drivetrains
The new Kia Sportage has been uncovered in a unique spec with shorter wheelbase and range of hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. Kia has unveiled the new fifth-generation Sportage with hybrid drivetrains. The new platform brings two versions this time, with along wheelbase and shorter wheelbase versions. There won’t be
Jeep Gladiator gets payload upgrade and new equipment
Upgrades arrive for Jeep Gladiator as the range is consolidated with a new model. Jeep Australia has introduced a revised Gladiator lineup with increased payload for the ute plus more equipment with a slight bump in price. The double variant lineup consists of the Gladiator Rubicon and Night Eagle, with
Kia EV4 to follow EV6
Kia is all set to increase its electric car range with the mid-sized EV4 due for reveal as early as 2022 with sales starting the following year. Kia will follow its first bespoke electric car, the EV6 crossover, with two ‘EV’ SUV models. According to European product boss Sjoerd Knipping,
Range Rover Velar updated for 2021
Range Rover has revised its most style-conscious SUV, adding a new cabin filtration system, software revisions and fresh paint options. Land Rover has given the Range Rover Velar a minor update for 2021, adding some new technology and updating the car’s spread of cosmetic options. New for the Velar is
New 2022 BMW iX5 Hydrogen revealed
BMW has revealed a new hydrogen fuel-cell powered version of the X5 SUV, ahead of its official introduction at September’s Munich motor show where it will be available for showgoers to take short rides in. Called iX5 Hydrogen, it adopts the brand’s trademark i-Division styling changes and blue accents, and
Nissan Z revealed with 298kW of twin-turbo power
New Nissan Z confirmed: lots of power, new retro look, and technology upgrades for Toyota Supra rival. Nissan has shown the new production Z and it hardly differs at all from the Z Proto concept first shown. Revealed on a livestream from New York, Nissan’s new Z – the replacement
Mahindra reveals all-new XUV700 model
New seven-seater SUV from Mahindra brings significant technology enhancements. Indian carmaker Mahindra has shown its all-new XUV700 mid-size SUV which previews new future styling and technology for the brand on new underpinnings. Upfront between LED headlights is the company’s new ‘Twin Peaks’ logo, though other design features are an evolution
Hyundai has a new electric crossover coming
Hyundai says that it will introduce a new city-size EV soon. Hyundai Group has plans for a fully electric city car-sized like a crossover – to come to market in the next two years. The news car has been confirmed by Hyundai’s EV powertrain partner, BorgWarner. The deal signed between
Nio to bring a new EV car brand
Nio will target the more affordable end of the electric car market with a new marque, though plans to come to Australia have not been revealed. Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio will soon launch a new ‘mass-market’ sub-brand that will arrive as a more affordable alternative to Nio’s premium market
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to hit dealers in October
New Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to arrive in Australian dealerships early October. Toyota is preparing to launch its new LandCruiser 300 Series in October. Information we’ve been provided from dealership sources confirms earlier speculation that October was firming as the month the new generation four-wheel drive would hit showrooms after
Monterey rolled out some of the most expensive cars for sale
Monterey’s RM Sotheby’s sale came back with a bang, although some very rare metal remains on sale at a price. Monterey Car Week is host to some of the biggest car auctions in the automotive calendar, and after a hiatus last year, 2021 was bigger and better than ever. This
Bugatti Bolide confirmed as new production hero
Since showing off the Bugatti Bolide, the French outfit is now taking it to production. During Monterey Car Week Bugatti announced that it will build 40 Bolide models. An exotic hypercar, Bugatti is already developing the final machine that will cost an estimated $6 million to buy. There have been
Lamborghini Countach revived
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is reborn supercar legend. Lamborghini has revived one of its most famous nameplates – the Countach. As in its latest supercar the Sian, the Countach features a supercapacitor and electric motor to increase power threefold. Peak output of 600kW is sent to all four wheels through