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Land Rover says it could build a new Defender ute
Do you want to see a ute version of the new Land Rover Defender? It’s possible. ARE WE soon to see the return of Land Rover’s Defender ute? Maybe. The new Defender’s D7x platform underneath is ready to carry a new-generation Defender utility-body, according to a Land Rover source speaking to Autocar, saying that it’s […]
Jaguar joins Land Rover in five-year warranty
Nearly all Land Rover and Jaguar models will come with a full five-year warranty, but the catch is it’s only for a limited time. Land Rover Australia has come to the party and moved to a five-year warranty, but the thing is it’s only for a few months. Temporarily following in the footsteps of Mercedes-Benz […]
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 production shutdown won’t affect Australia
Plenty of GM products will be delayed due to COVID-19-related shutdowns, but local supply for the Silverado 1500 is on time. GENERAL MOTORS has shut down most of its North American production facilities, delaying updates and ceasing production of many of the vehicles wearing Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC badges. Caught up in the closures is […]
2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid S review
Review of the 2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid S in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score.
Mahindra cancels $658m SsangYong lifeline
SsangYong’s future is in doubt with coronavirus affecting the cash flow of its parent company, Mahindra. INDIAN AUTOMOTIVE conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra has pulled its investment funding from SsangYong, leaving the South Korean manufacturer only scraps from the table to keep itself afloat. Citing a staggering 88 per cent drop in sales in March this […]
Hyundai i30 N Sedan slated for 2021
Hyundai’s N expansion plans will come to fruition soon with the production of the new Kona N and Elantra N within 12 months. HYUNDAI PLANS to lob a hot sedan into its N Performance lineup. It will distinguish Hyundai’s small-car performance offerings compared to brands with only hot hatches. The model will technically be based […]