[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With the same 320kW and 900Nm as before, the headlining changes to the SQ7 are all on the style front. Audi has unveiled the facelifted SQ7 TDI, ahead of its arrival in the first half of 2020. Central to the SQ7 is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre diesel engine pumping out 320kW of power and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Australia’s top-selling vehicle, the Toyota HiLux ute, has gone through a fresh round of crash tests to earn a 2019 five-star safety rating. The Toyota HiLux has become the first ute in Australia to earn a 2019 five-star safety rating, following a new round of tests against more stringent criteria. The rating is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Production setbacks caused by WLTP regulations will see a staggered launch of the facelifted mid-sizer’s engine family, with the 140TSI scheduled to land first. The updated 2020 Volkswagen Passat has been hit with delays on various models, as the local division battles with changes in production scheduled caused by the new WLTP emissions…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New research from the RACQ shows what electric vehicles cost to own compared to petrol-powered vehicles, and the high price of entry is still an issue. Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars, but their sticker prices are still too high for buyers to properly reap the benefits, according…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We are in the early 1970s, 50 years after Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951) founded his design and engineering consultancy firm and started making history. His son, Ferry Porsche (1909-1998) has evolved his father’s company into a respected sports car manufacturer with increasing sales, technologically advanced R&D facilities and a strong name in endurance racing.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With sales in the compact SUV class expected to boom globally, Kia is hoping the Seltos can capitalise. Kia’s market research suggests sales of compact SUVs will grow a further 20 per cent by the end of 2022, which is why its newest model, the Seltos, is so important. The Nissan Qashqai-sized Seltos…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mazda CX-9 Manufacturer image The increasing availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity has brought the familiar, intuitive interfaces of the iOS and Android operating systems to the dashboards of many new cars. The technology has made it easier to more safely use your phone’s various capabilities when driving, but…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Flagship van gets on-demand AWD option for added capability on and off the tarmac, asking for $4500 over front-drive variants. The new-generation Volkswagen Crafter TDI410 4Motion has been priced and specified for Australia, starting at $57,590 plus on-road costs. Commanding a $4500 price increase over equivalent front-wheel drive variants, the Crafter 4Motion adds…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Hyundai Accent Manufacturer image Not giving up on small cars, Hyundai has updated its 2020 Accent sedan with a new automatic transmission and revised engine that boost gas mileage ratings past 40 mpg on the highway — as well as pricing that starts a little higher at each trim level. Related: 2020…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The brand-new, 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette will be built in both right- and left-hand-drive versions at GM’s plant in Kentucky. This is big news, as it means that the Corvette will be sold in Australia and New Zealand. But will it have a Holden badge? [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]