[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota UK has done a U-turn and confirmed the new-generation Prius will go on sale next year – but low sales of the hybrid pioneer means an Australian return is unlikely. View 3 images The UK division of Japanese car giant Toyota has backtracked on its decision to not sell the new Prius, with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More than half a century ago, a Porsche 911 won the Australian leg of the world’s most gruelling rally. Now, the sports car and its legendary Polish driver have been celebrated by the German marque. View 8 images A bespoke Porsche 911 Dakar – a special, high-riding version of the German sports car –…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Tune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch our road trip to the captivating West Coast of Australia. On this week’s episode of Drive TV, it’s our first road trip to the stunning West Coast of Australia. This journey combines historical tributes with the thrill of discovery as we retrace the paths…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In an effort to keep its development costs low, Isuzu’s truck and ute divisions will share major components across their electric models. Electric Cars View 4 images The electric ute on the way from Isuzu is expected to share key components with its light commercial truck cousin. While details of the electric D-Max from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota didn’t need to dive far into its parts bin to find an engine wild enough to complement this custom-made ‘FJ Bruiser’ off-roader. View 14 images View 14 images Previous“>Next In period, the ‘FJ’ 40 Series LandCruiser was available with a choice of two inline-six cylinder petrol engines – either 3.8 or 4.2 litres –…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bigger, more powerful and better-equipped than the model it replaced, the HD Holden sold in huge numbers. So why is it still considered a failure? Original story by Tony Davis published in Drive on 30 October, 1998 Some say the sharp guards killed the car off, others insist it was the oddball styling,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Trying to decide whether to get a petrol or diesel car versus an electric vehicle? One bank has launched a new calculator to compare the different types of propulsion. Electric Cars View 2 images New-car buyers in Australia now have another way to compare the cost differences of operating petrol, hybrid, diesel and electric…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota is ready to have some fun after bringing the Land Cruiser back to the U.S. The Japanese auto giant has brought a ridiculous concept called the FJ Bruiser to this year’s SEMA show. The over-the-top build more than lives up to its bombastic name and is based on one of the earliest…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I have had a few less than obvious (or sometimes just plain weird) Picks of the Day while writing here at the Journal. Today is a car that, while it might seem the weirdest, is also a very interesting car and one that represents a time when manufacturers were struggling to make cars…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Imposing six-or-seven-seat X5 and GLE rival took centre stage at parent company’s New Journey, New Life International User Summit last month. One of the attention grabbers of parent company Chery’s New Journey, New Life International User Summit held in Wuhu last month, upscale division Exeed has officially confirmed pricing of its updated VX…