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Oh no! The great-looking Ford Bronco will come in range-topping Raptor guise too. As if it wasn’t disappointing enough that Ford declined to bring its Ford Ranger-underpinned Bronco to Australia, we now know that there will also be Bronco Raptor. The flagship of the new Ranger and also the F-150 in North America, Raptor is […]

Following Logitechs launch of the new G923 for gamers and sim racers is a palatable reduction in price. Itching for a drive while sitting around in lockdown? Logitech has revealed its next-generation G923 steering wheel and pedal box, compatible with the PlayStation 4, upcoming PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One and Series X. And to get […]

Ford’s F Truck Raptor is apparently getting V8 power to take on the Hellcat-mad RAM TRX. The battle of the heavy-weight pickup trucks is becoming deliciously ludicrous with Ford reportedly preparing a V8 Raptor that will outpower the upcoming RAM 1500 TRX. As we reported last week, RAM has confirmed it will produce the TRX […]

We walk through the introduction of Lexus Encore and Lexus Encore Platinum, the brand’s newest personalised service for customers. Included as standard on Lexus LX, LC and LS models, as well as the high-performance RCF coupe and GSF sedan, this modern-day customer-care package may not go to the extremes of the ‘Encore’ original – booking […]

Lexus celebrates 30th anniversary with comprehensive new ‘Encore Platinum’ customer care program. Just over three decades since the original S-Class-bashing LS400 limousine – and its ground-breaking ‘Encore’ after-sales program – was revealed to the press at Sydney’s Circular Quay, Lexus Australia is marking the occasion with the introduction of ‘Lexus Encore Platinum’. Included as standard […]

Bridgestone has improved the formula for its street-to-track semi-slick tyres. Bridgestone has announced its new RE-71RS tyre will replace the previous RE-71R street-to-track tyre. The new tyre brings a new compound formula and design enhancements to improve degradation, maximum grip, and ride characteristics. Developed at the brand’s Japanese research and development centre and including track […]