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Japanese importer buys Caterham
Japanese Caterham importer buys company outright, intends to continue Seven production. Another British motoring brand is in foreign hands with Caterham Cars sold to Japanese firm VT Holdings. Caterham’s Japanese importer since 2009, VT Holdings also retails several other brands in the country, including Lotus and Royal Enfield, across a 200+ dealer network and has […]
2021 Peugeot 508 Review
Our independent 2021 Peugeot 508 review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Peugeot’s new 508 might just be one of the most wonderful sedans (and available wagon) on the market without a six-figure price tag. Of course, it takes more than just lust for looks to lure a buyer’s […]
New Toyota GR86 fully revealed
Toyota reveals second-gen rear-wheel-drive sports car due to launch later this year. Following on from the popular GT86, the GR86 is the new version of a two-door sports car produced in partnership with Subaru and its new BRZ which was revealed last year. Both share the same underpinnings and driveline. That gives the GR86 a […]
2021 Kia Sorento Range Review
Which Kia Sorento is right for you? Our full rundown of the 2021 Kia Sorento range including servicing, how much it costs to own, which engine is best and which one to buy. Kia’s new Sorento is a huge leap forward from the South Korean manufacturer and delivers one of the best seven-seat SUVs in […]
2021 Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid Review
Our independent 2021 Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Car makers sometimes reap great rewards when taking a chance. Porsche turned around its fortunes when it made its first SUV, and Ford in Australia might not be here if it weren’t for going all-in […]
GMSV Chevrolet C8 Corvette to start from $145k
Cut-price supercar from GM goes on sale in Australia. GMSV has confirmed the Australian Corvette lineup which consists of five models and is priced from $144,990 plus on-road costs. That’s a sharp price considering at one point with exchange it was rumoured to go over $200k. However, given that the model is built in right-hand […]