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Ford’s only Focus wagon and other trim level hatches have been culled. Ford has dropped four of its seven Focus trims just 18 months after launching the small car in Australia. Notable removals include top-spec Titanium hatchback and the ST-Line wagon – the only wagon in the range. The revised lineup leaves just three hatchback […]

Toyota’s 2020 Hilux update gets more power, more torque, more towing capacity, and nicer technology. Toyota has unveiled its facelifted Hilux with “significant improvements to performance, fuel economy, ride comfort, towing and equipment levels.” Chief among enhancements is an upgrade to the 2.8-litre diesel turbo engine, which now produces 150kW and 500Nm via the auto […]

Chevrolet has confirmed right-hand drive production of the Corvette C8. GM Chevrolet has confirmed overnight that it will produce the Corvette C8 in right-hand drive. As first reported by Practical Motoring last month in our exclusive, GM’s new brand GMSV is to sell the Corvette in right-hand drive around the world, including in Australia, according […]

Pricing and specification details have been revealed for Porsche’s all-new Taycan electric sedan. Porsche’s Taycan electric vehicle will land in showrooms at a sub-$200k starting price, more affordable than even the base model 911. It is yet another electric car inserting itself among conventional models and middle-ground hybrids. The surprise pricing comes as Porsche’s inaugural […]

Reimagined Santa Fe seven-seat SUV to arrive in Australia later this year. Hyundai has revealed a heavily facelifted Santa Fe ahead of its arrival in Australia later this year. The new-look model continues to be based on the current-generation seven-seat SUV, but it brings new tech and redesigned exterior and interior styling. Upfront is an […]

BMW 4 Series coupe will launch in Australia October 2020. BMW has unveiled its new 4 Series coupe which will rival the latest Audi A5 and Mercedes C-Class Coupe in Australia, with the new model packing up to 275kW in flagship M440i form – at least until the weaponised M4s arrive. The new-generation 4 is […]