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New Nissan 400Z details, electrification off the table
Nissan’s new Z car isn’t far away from being unveiled. There’s still plenty of speculation around the upcoming “400Z” that Nissan officially teased last month. But it remains as such. However, the motor underneath the bonnet is certainly likely to remain petrol power, both according to a report printed in a Japanese magazine this week […]
2020 MINI Electric review
The Mini Electric First Edition has arrived in Australia, here’s our first-drive review. Not only is Australia beginning to see a proliferation of electric cars land on its shores, but there are also now quite a few priced in the ‘affordable EV’ price point around $50,000. That’s cars like the Hyundai Ioniq – Australia’s cheapest […]
Powered up: 2021 MG ZST arriving soon
New MG ZST brings significant power upgrade and new technology to small SUV. MG’s ZS small SUV will be joined by a new ZST variant later this year, the T signifying a substantial boost in power. We expect it will land into a segment occupied by rivals such as the Mazda CX-30 and Nissan Qashqai, […]
Ford Pass Connect brings remote smartphone access
Ford Australia is introducing sophisticated smartphone app connectivity to its models, allowing remote access, location data and more. Ford’s new Ford Pass remote access technology is rolling out now on Ford Ranger, Everest, and Transit vehicles. Ford Pass will join the rest of the range – such as Fiesta, Mustang, Focus and Escape – next […]
Toyota Camry facelift and hybrid upgrade confirmed for Australia
Toyota is putting a more efficient battery into its Camry and bringing a facelifted model to Australia next year. Toyota has updated its stalwart family sedan with a facelift and better technology. The improved Camry is also confirmed to reach Australia, arriving here in the second half of 2021. It makes plenty of sense for […]
Nissan changes its logo
Nissan’s next-gen product onslaught for the next decade will be fronted by a new-look logo. As part of Nissan’s big Ariya electric SUV unveil yesterday, the Japanese brand has also updated its logo. The move is a recent trend, with VW and BMW updating their own logos in the last 12 months. For Nissan, the […]