Hyundai Australia “very detailed” about new dual-cab ute
Here is the latest rendering of Hyundai’s new dual-cab ute, and we can also share the latest details. CHECK THIS out: industrial designer Enoch Gonzales has rendered what the inaugural Hyundai dual-cab ute will look like, and we think it looks good. The Philippines designer has even named the creation
Rear drive, manual transmission cars on sale in Australia
Five years ago we thought this list would shrink rapidly, but the number of rear-wheel drive sports cars with manual transmissions available in Australia remains healthy. IN ABOUT the mid-2010s, when manufacturers started culling manual ‘boxes from mainstream model lineups, motoring media were unsure that manual sports cars would last
Will the Mustang of pickup trucks come to Australia?
Which manufacturer will be the first to deliver a new pickup truck to Australia in right-hand drive? THERE WAS a little disappointment from some of our readers yesterday when HSV announced the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 would cost north of $110,000 in Australia before even considering on-road costs. It seems there
HSV’s new V8 ute priced: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
You can buy the new-generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at HSV dealers next week. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium will be at Holden Special Vehicles dealers around the country from April 20, priced from $113,990 plus on-road costs. Imported and locally-converted by HSV at its facility in Clayton, Victoria, the
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 production shutdown won’t affect Australia
Plenty of GM products will be delayed due to COVID-19-related shutdowns, but local supply for the Silverado 1500 is on time. GENERAL MOTORS has shut down most of its North American production facilities, delaying updates and ceasing production of many of the vehicles wearing Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC badges. Caught
Mahindra cancels $658m SsangYong lifeline
SsangYong’s future is in doubt with coronavirus affecting the cash flow of its parent company, Mahindra. INDIAN AUTOMOTIVE conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra has pulled its investment funding from SsangYong, leaving the South Korean manufacturer only scraps from the table to keep itself afloat. Citing a staggering 88 per cent drop
Market slumps as Kia moves close to top three
March was not a good month for car sales in Australia, though a few car makers bucked the negative trend. THE AUSTRALIAN car market has posted its 24th month of slowing sales, as March 2020 recorded a horror show for most brands, the industry as a whole moving 81,690 units
Honda downsizing a “kick in the guts” for dealers
Honda has announced reforms to its business model in Australia which will downsize operations, and the AADA says the timing couldn’t be worse. HONDA AUSTRALIA has confirmed that it will streamline its showroom lineup and consolidate operations in Australia in a bid to find improved operating efficiencies as an expected
Coronavirus: Can I still buy a new car?
Despite sweeping changes to business operations in Australia, car dealers say that they will continue to welcome buyers. THE AUTOMOTIVE industry will do its best to keep doors open at dealerships and new model cars entering the local market while Australia begins a staged lockdown of some services. With new
Walkinshaw registered GMSV name last year
Although GM says it’s still figuring out details of General Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) in Australia, Walkinshaw looks one step ahead. Walkinshaw Group, the company which owns Holden Special Vehicles, has already registered the GMSV name. As HSV’s future hangs in doubt, GMSV is the next logical step for Walkinshaw
The top 5 new Aussie cars to last over 300,000km
These are the top five cars on sale in Australia that are most likely to clock over 300,000km. ALTHOUGH YOU probably already knew it, if you own a Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series you own the car most likely to drive over 300,000km in its lifetime. But there are plenty of
2020 VW Amarok V6 manual Core review
LITTLE MORE THAN 12 months ago Volkswagen unleashed its cut-price Amarok Core V6, offering one of the dual-cab ute market’s gruntiest options for a touch over $50,000. And we say it’s the gruntiest option now given that Mercedes-Benz has pulled its X-Class offering – the only V6 rival to the
2020 Nissan X-Trail review
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Review
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2020 Audi TT review: 45 TFSI
Audi TT 45 TFSI Review 2020 with price, specs, performance, ride and handling, interior, ownership and verdict and expert car score.