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Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton set to be the same ute
Will the next Nissan Navara be a Mitsubishi Triton or will the Triton be a Navara? The Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi Alliance has confirmed that many of its future models will essentially be rebadged versions of each other’s cars, utes and SUVs. It means models from the brands such as the Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan […]
Mazda slashes $10k off BT-50, sharp driveaway deals on SUVs
Mazda has unveiled some big savings on models across its range, with the biggest deals on its out-going BT-50 ute. Mazda has listed sharp savings across almost its entire lineup of utes, SUVs, and passenger cars to motivate buyers during June’s seasonal end of year financial savings sales. It should also invigorate sales for the […]
Kia Rio to get hybrid power and comprehensive tech upgrade for 2021
Kia’s Rio hatchback has been shown with a big tech improvement on the current iteration. Kia has revealed an upgraded Rio hatchback in South Korea overnight. The new model brings a swathe of additions over the current fourth-generation model on sale in Australia, with better safety technology and a new mild-hybrid powerplant. The new safety […]
Mini Countryman updated for 2021
Mini has revealed its redesigned Countryman for 2021, with new engines and technology at the forefront. Arriving in Australia this year, the MY21 model is the first iteration of the second-generation crossover bringing a fresh look to the familiar body. Upfront is a new grille with hexagonal comb mesh and a new bumper below. The […]
Facelifted 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe teased
Hyundai’s 2021 Santa Fe will bring an updated look to the seven-seater SUV when it lands in Australia. Hyundai’s 2021 Santa Fe will receive a facelift and “technological enhancements” according to two teaser images and scant details provided by the South Korean carmaker. Upfront there are obvious changes, with a new grille design underpinning the […]
Daniel Ricciardo gets green light to race at Bathurst 1000
Australian F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is odds on to race at this year’s Bathurst 1000. Daniel Ricciardo could finally get a stint racing in the Supercars championship at this year’s Bathurst 1000 thanks to his latest move to new team McLaren F1. Having recently formalised his contract to move from his current Renault F1 team […]