Car News
Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima gets price drop…but loses features
The refreshed 2019 Kia Optima has been detailed with the Korean car maker dropping the price by up to $1200 but deleting features along the way.
Nissan searching for best Gran Turismo gamers
Nissan has again opened the doors on its Nissan PlayStation GT Academy as it searches for the best virtual drivers to become actual racing car drivers.
Brabham BT62 completes Australian testing…heading to Europe
The Brabham BT62 has completed its final round of dynamic testing in Australia ahead of its next round of testing in Europe.
2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt priced from $73,688+ORC…Here in October
2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt arriving in Australia in October priced from $73,688+ORC…700 available in first batch.
Honda HR-V RS announced for Australia…refreshed HR-V to get city-based AEB standard
Honda Australia has announced the arrival of a ‘sporty’ RS grade for the HR-V as well as autonomous emergency braking standard across the entire refreshed HR-V range.
all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny revealed…still not confirmed for Australia
Images of the all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny were revealed in Japan overnight with the local arm of the brand announcing the baby off-roader still isn’t confirmed for Australia.
Top 5: Oldest Surviving 4×4 Nameplates
Four-wheel drives generally have a longer model lifecycle than passenger cars, but some nameplates take this to the extreme…Here are the Top 5 Oldest Surviving 4×4 Nameplates still available on the Aussie new-car market.
Updated 2018 Ford Escape gets AEB as standard and more
The updated 2018 Ford Escape has been detailed ahead of its filtering into the local line-up, offering AEB as standard as well as Apple and Android connectivity.
2018 Ford Escape ST-Line here in September from $39,990+ORC
From September, Australians will be able to purchase the more sporting Ford Escape ST-Line which will sit below the top-spec Titanium variant.
Mazda CX-8 priced from $42,490+ORC…On-Sale in July
The Mazda CX-8 will be available in just two grades, Sport and Asaki and in both 2WD and AWD with pricing kicking off at $42,490+ORC.
Hyundai N brand to expand…
The performance Hyundai N brand will expand its offerings beyond N models, offering performance parts to the entire Hyundai line-up.
Kia Cerato GT turbo coming to Australia soon
Kia Australia has announced it’s working on a replacement for the Proceed GT, and the 150kW Kia Cerato GT turbo should arrive Down Under next year.
Limited-edition 2018 Alpine A110 to arrive this year from $106,500+ORC…more variants coming in 2019
The Alpine A110 will go on-sale in Australia later this year priced from $106,500+ORC in limited-edition Premiere trim, cheaper variants will arrive in 2019.
Refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang awarded 3-Star ANCAP rating
Following its 2-Star rating by ANCAP in 2017, the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang was resubmitted with ANCAP today announcing a 3-star rating for the Pony car.
Kia Picanto GT and Rio Turbo confirmed for Australia
Kia has confirmed that a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder Picanto GT and Rio GT-Line will both likely make it to Australia before the end of the year.