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Gunther Werks builds 993 Speedster Remastered
Retro-inspired 911 beauty revealed, but it’s ultra-exclusive. US-based Gunther Werks – the Californian custom car builder with a German name – has shown its new 993 Speedster Remastered, a droptop version of the group’s coupe. Using similar credentials as the hardtop but with Speedster-cool retro-inspired styling, it is slated to hit production next year in […]
2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ Review
Our independent 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. The E63 S sedan is the only variant available in Australia, where some markets get a wagon and the option of a non-S model with 420kW and 750Nm. Power outputs are unchanged at 450kW and 850Nm, […]
What to do when a tyre blows out
Those four wheels on the road are the crucial connection that keeps you safe when moving. Of course, despite being so dearly important, most people never think about what to do if one were to blow… A lot of drivers talk about what to do if a kangaroo jumps out in front of a car, […]
Ford Ranger Tradie edition hits showrooms from $48k
Ford is offering another tradie special edition Ranger, this time literally touting the Tradie name rather than the previous Tradesman. Ford Australia has revived last year’s Tradesman ute on the update MY21 Ranger, this time called the Ranger Tradie 4×4. Available only as a special edition based on the Ranger XL 4×4 dual-cab ute, the […]
New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander revealed
New generation Mitsubishi Outlander a big upgrade for SUV buyers. Mitsubishi has unveiled the new fourth-generation Outlander which is expected to be available in Australia later this year. A leap ahead of the current model, the new Outlander looks more upmarket, with new materials, tech, and a new engine underneath. The styling is much sharper […]
Land Rover on Defender ute: “Watch this space”
Land Rover Defender ute poised to return in a flash all-new generation model. Land Rover is again speaking about the possibility of a new Defender ute based on the latest generation monocoque platform. Firming possible plans, Jaguar Land Rover’s executive director of vehicle programmes Nick Collins told Autocar that “there is customer demand” to justify such […]