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The best new and used 4×4 bush wagons
There are more 4×4 wagons on the market today than ever before but only a few of them are truly bush-capable. Whether new or secondhand, these are the top five bush wagons that can take you to the most hard-to-reach places in Australia… and get you home again.
2021 Nissan X-Trail outed in leaked images
This is likely our best look at the upcoming Nissan X-Trail, destined for Australian shores. WHAT CERTAINLY appears to be official marketing images of the next-gen 2021 Nissan X-Trail have leaked online, showing the new model in full. The images match rendered images submitted by Nissan to a South American patent office last month, so […]
MG 6 update revealed, but what about Australia?
MG will update its MG 6 small sedan soon, though it remains unlikely for Australia. Ex-British car company MG has registered design updates for its MG 6 sedan in China – where it’s manufactured – to complement the latest models in the brand’s lineup. It’s a show of force from the now Chinese-owned marque which has […]
HSV’s new V8 ute priced: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
You can buy the new-generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at HSV dealers next week. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium will be at Holden Special Vehicles dealers around the country from April 20, priced from $113,990 plus on-road costs. Imported and locally-converted by HSV at its facility in Clayton, Victoria, the new full-size utility will compete […]
Kia Stinger power bump this year
The Kia Stinger is getting an upgrade, refreshing the hot sedan for the Australian market. KIA’S UPDATED Stinger is set to bring a power bump along with better tech and handling when it arrives later this year. First reported overseas as a mid-life update that would bring an all-new engine borrowed from Hyundai’s Genesis G80, […]
Chinese Haval building a Defender/Bronco rival
Retro-inspired mini off-roaders are becoming the rage, and this is the first next-gen model we’ve seen to come from China. Chinese carmaker Haval will replace its mid-size H5 SUV in a completely redesigned package. Bringing a boxy, squared-off look and some off-road parts, it appears Haval wants a rival to new off-roading SUVs like the […]