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2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Review
Our independent 2020 VW T-Roc review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Volkswagen’s new T-Roc is a great addition to the small SUV crowd. It’s compact yet spacious where it counts, and of course, there’s a lot of contemporary styling to stand out. But it’s also it endowed with […]
The importance of 800 volt for Hyundai’s performance cars
The Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it will introduce 800 volt electric vehicles, underpinned by the E-GMP platform. A crucial piece in the gap between performance and reliability, 800 volt architecture allows for super-fast charging of the battery and, most importantly, repeatable high performance running. It is something only the likes of Porsche and […]
GWM Ute increases towing capacity to 3000kg
GWM upgrades towing capacity on new dual-cab ute contender. GWM’s all-new ute, the Ute, has gained an increase in towing capacity from 2250kg to 3000kg following local recertification, along with a higher 300kg down ball weight. The new rating brings the GWM Ute closer to top tow contenders like the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu […]
Hyundai posts first official Kona N preview
Hyundai’s hi-po SUV will soon launch, the Korean brand confirming some specs and showing the first proper images. Hyundai has begun to officially tease the upcoming Kona N, a high-performance SUV that we now know will house the same 2.0-litre turbo as the i30 N. Shown here in camo pictures supplied by Hyundai, it is […]
BMW’s new iDrive generation to showcase at CES
BMW previews the next generation of iDrive for the CES 2021 show. German car maker BMW will use the now online-only 2021 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, USA to reveal and showcase its new iDrive operating system. The software is used as the backbone of entertainment and connectivity in BMWs, having served models […]
Victorian Government to pay cash for old cars
In a bid to get old and unsafe cars out of drivers’ hands, Victoria is looking to pay cash for clunkers. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced on Facebook that the Victorian Government will incentivise owners of old cars into newer, safer models, by way of a cash-for-old-cars scheme. The initiative is aimed at young […]