2021 Hyundai Kona Review
Our independent 2021 Hyundai Kona review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Hyundai is in the midst of a new product onslaught. It began in 2020 with the arrival of the new i30 Sedan, Santa Fe and Palisade and this year will bring more,
Lions to dragons: Chinese cars surge as no Holdens sold
Holden sales hit zero and Chinese manufactured cars overtook German in a bonza January new car sales boost. New car sales are surging across the board with Aussies purchasing more cars last month than in many recent Januaries. But things have changed significantly in just a few years according to
VinFast models revealed, Australia out of the loop
New carmaker VinFast will launch three sharp new models in the coming 18 months. VinFast has previewed three new all-electric SUV models that will launch in North America and Europe soon, but plans for Australia remain unknown. The Vietnamese carmaker is about to leap from its current BMW-based model offerings
Hyundai’s new design previewed
Hyundai’s lineup will grow larger with the introduction of the Bayon. Hyundai will introduce another compact SUV (alongside the Venue already sold here) that competes against the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke, VW T-Cross and others. But despite the sharp look from these preview images, it won’t be sold here. The
New 2021 Honda HR-V hybrid teased
Honda is on the cusp of revealing the new HR-V, a fresh rival for the Toyota C-HR and Nissan Juke Honda has officially begun to tease its new third-generation HR-V compact crossover ahead of the official debut February 18. It’s actually now called the HR-V e:HEV on account of the
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 Focus-based ute image leaked
New entry-level ute from the Blue Oval has been leaked ahead of official unveil. What appears to be an image of Ford’s new ‘Maverick’ ute on the assembly line has been leaked by the Maverick Truck Club forum. This is the new ute Ford has been talking about for the
2021 Hyundai Palisade review
People movers hardly move the needle when it comes to desire and cars like the Kia Carnival and Hyundai iMax are certainly proof of that. Yet they sell, so there’s is undoubtedly a market for big families that need an urban bus… but what about curb appeal? Enter the rather
Mazda’s enviro-friendly and stylish MX-30 confirmed for Australia
Mazda MX-30 will launch in Australia next year. Mazda Australia has finally confirmed that it will introduce the all-new MX-30, bringing the brand’s first fully-electric vehicle to life on local roads. But more than a battery-electric, zero-emissions option for green-car buyers, it will also offer the MX-30 in petrol hybrid
Images of next-gen Mitsubishi Outlander posted
Mitsubishi moves closer to launching its next-generation Outlander as the first spy shots surface. It appears Mitsubushi’s next-generation Outlander has been spied ahead of its official debut. Due to be revealed next year ahead of a market arrival, photos courtesy of Allcarnews’ instagram account seem to already confirm that Mitsubshi’s
Hyundai’s new E-GMP electric platform detailed
Hyundai has revealed its new E-GMP electric car architecture in full, which will underpin a bevy of new electric cars by 2025. Hyundai Motor Group has officially shown its new ‘E-GMP’ electric vehicle platform architecture that will underpin future EV models. The dedicated platform is planned to support at least
Hyundai Bayon confirmed but not a Venue replacement
Hyundai will introduce an all-new crossover model next year called the Bayon. Set to compete with the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR, among others, Hyundai has confirmed the first details of its new entry-level SUV called the Bayon. It is expected to launch overseas next year before potentially arriving in
2021 MG ZS EV review
Our independent 2021 MG ZS EV review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. One of the great joys of being in this job is laughing at people who say they really want to buy an EV but just can’t justify spending eighty-odd grand on
Carlos Ghosn details secret mission to flee Japan
Ex-Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn explains how he hid in a music speaker case to escape charges in Japan. Carlos Ghosn continues to claim innocence against charges brought against him by former Nissan executives and has now detailed exactly how he fled Japan. “There’s a good phrase in English
The cheapest electric vehicle in Australia launches
Flip the MG badge to charge up the new ZS EV. MG has launched the country’s most affordable electric vehicle, priced at $43,990 driveaway. That’s a discount on the traditional entry-point electric cars, the Nissan Leaf ($49,990) and Hyundai Ioniq Electric ($48,970) which both also add on-road costs. Furthermore, as