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RAM Mammoth 1000 TRX by Hennessey revealed
Dodge RAM gets mammoth 755kW 6.2-litre supercharged V8 power. Texas workshop Hennessey has unveiled the RAM Mammoth 1000 TRX which it claims to be the world’s most powerful and fastest pick-up truck ever produced. A glimpse of the specs suggests as much, too. Better known for its range of supercars than pick-up trucks with monstrous […]
Haval Big Dog looks a firm favourite for Australia
New Haval Big Dog could arrive sooner rather than later as an adventurous SUV with styling on par with the likes of the Ford Bronco Sport. Haval is nearing the end of its evaluation period on the Big Dog, a mid-size SUV based on the Haval H6 but with much more boxy and unique styling. […]
GWM Tank 300 could arrive next year
GWM Haval Australia could soon be selling the Tank 300 as a rival to the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. GWM Haval is moving quickly on expansion plans for Australia and absolutely nothing is off the table when it comes to potential new models. One of the strong contenders is the Tank 300, a medium-size […]
GWM Ute upgraded, two new cut-price models coming
Refreshed brand GWM is bringing improvements and even cheaper variants to its lineup. GWM is rolling out upgrades to its Ute dual-cab utility models and introducing two new variants for even sharper pricing. The upgrades improve throttle response and suspension tuning and are fast, sweeping changes made by the Chinese brand following feedback on the […]
New Honda Civic Hatch to arrive with hybrid power
All-new Honda Civic unveiled, confirmed for Australian launch late-2021. Honda Australia has confirmed that the new generation Civic hatchback will arrive in Australia later this year along with an all-new hybrid drivetrain. The first hybrid Civic to be offered in Australia, the ‘coupe-like’ new 11th generation Civic hatch was unveiled overnight. The styling looks similar […]
How to drive safely on snow and ice
With winter about to hit Australia and many of the parts copping an early icy blast, we thought it timely to provide tips on how to drive in snow and ice.