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Canberra is the hot spot for hitting wildlife down under
Do Canberrans have something against wildlife or do animals just like jumping out at cars in the nation’s capital? Car insurer AAMI has revealed the top hot spots in each Australian state and the ACT (it is sans Northern Territory) to hit wildlife, finding that the nation’s capital Canberra is where motorists are most likely […]
Exclusive: Next-gen RAM 1500 V8 arrives for testing in Australia
This is the first look at the next-generation 2020 RAM 1500 Limited DT in Australia before its factory-backed conversion. The next-generation Ram 1500 ‘DT’ has landed in Australia and begun testing before its on-sale which is due late-2020 or early next year. The new generation ‘DT’ Ram 1500 is planned to be sold alongside the […]
Nissan reveals pricing for funky new Juke SUV
The new Juke from Nissan looks as unique as ever and now it brings all of the latest tech and safety advances. Nissan’s second-generation Juke has been revealed for Australia, with pricing to start from under $28,000 plus on-road costs. Most noticeable is a complete refresh in styling inside and out, with narrow LED headlights […]
2020 BMW X5 & X6 M Competition Review
2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. IN A NUTSHELL: If you can’t choose between these two, we’d suggest the X5 M Competition as the better (logical) choice. But some want the exclusive look of the compromised ‘coupe-style’ sibling, and if […]
Suzuki Swift facelifted for 2020 with new tech
Suzuki Swift sees an update to keep it fighting against the Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris. Suzuki’s little Swift hatchback has received a facelift for 2020, as unveiled in Japan overnight. While changes are mostly minor there are some new tech and interior enhancements too. These images come via the Japanese press announcement. Regular Swift […]
First Australian-built Brabham supercar delivered
Australian-based Brabham Automotive has delivered its first hypercar to a customer in the UK. Produced at an assembly line located in Edinburgh Parks outside of Adelaide, South Australia, the first Brabham BT62 racing car has been delivered – though they’ll build you a street-legal version if you want. The BT62 in Competition spec – one […]