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Things to look at when buying a used classic/enthusiast car
If you’re thinking of buying a classic car you’ll soon discover a muddy world full of option codes and intricacies.
GWM Ute priced at $34k drive-away
All-new dual-cab ute model to enter Australian market Q4 this year and remains keenly priced against rivals. Great Wall Motors will rebrand as GWM when it introduces an all-new dual-cab model later this year. Keeping nomenclature short, the new ute will simply be called, ‘Ute’. It entry-level Cannon model is priced $33,990 driveaway. The new […]
Mazda BT-50 single cab and freestyle price and spec
Mazda expands BT-50 range with new Freestyle and Single Cab chassis models. Mazda’s BT-50 in Freestyle and Single Cab styles enters showrooms from $36,550 plus on-roads. That’s a price increase of around $7k over the equivalent out-going model it replaces, though this is a much more sophisticated ute. Like the dual-cab released in September, even […]
2021 Peugeot 2008 with new tech revealed
Peugeot’s new 2008 arrives in Australia with cutting edge tech but a bump in price too. The new Peugeot 2008 small SUV has been revealed for Australia, delivering a drastically overhauled new model positioned at a different price point than before. There are three trim variants available in the lineup, Allure, GT and GT Sport, […]
New Isuzu MU-X set for 2021
Isuzu’s new MU-X finally unveiled, and it looks like a welcome upgrade. Isuzu has unveiled the second-generation MU-X in Thailand, showing a much improved seven-seat four-wheel drive which will bolster the model’s sales. Arriving around 12 months after the new D-Max’s launch, we expect the MU-X will arrive in Australia next year, about 12 months […]
Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition revealed
Nissan has spruced up its Qashqai with plenty of unique and sportier-looking parts. Nissan has revealed a new limited edition of its popular Qashqai SUV, the Midnight Edition, based on many parts found in the ST-L and Ti. As usual, this is a visual upgrade with several black elements and unique items that run-of-the-mill models […]