[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Volkswagen’s hot-hatch icon steps up in performance and equipment as it plots a fightback against tough new opposition. Pros and Cons Pros Turbo engine’s grunt, refinement and flexibility Fun, adjustable handling Tyre grip in wet Excellent brakes Superb digital instrument display and infotainment system Good space in rear seat and boot Cons GTI…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mitsubishi Australia asked for a van, so alliance partner Renault will provide a rebadged Trafic out of France. Mitsubishi Motors has signed a letter of intent to source rebadged Renault Trafic vans out of France, to sell in Australia and New Zealand, with an expected launch time as soon as next year. Naturally,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bolder look, more active safety, new off-road tech and a six-speed auto headline the changes to Mitsubishi’s top seller The buffed-up 2019 Mitsubishi Triton – a substantial mid-life update to the existing model – has been revealed in Thailand, ahead of its Australian launch in January next year. Design-wise, it’s a big leap. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] However, Toyota Australia actually reckons they’ll sell a lot more than that as it moves away from diesel. Toyota Australia expects the upcoming RAV4 Hybrid to see similar success to the petrol-electric Corolla and Camry ranges, projecting it’ll account for a 20 per cent slice of overall sales. Speaking at the global launch drive of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Black-and-red special adds SportsCat+ styling to the regular car, along with the option of bigger brakes. HSV has revealed the Colorado SportsCat R, a limited-edition variant of its Holden-based ute, featuring a number of gloss black and red styling highlights HSV claims will “take the vehicle’s distinctive street presence to another level”. Priced from $65,990…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Road toll data shows the strategy is nowhere near on track to meet its 2020 goals. No state or territory is on track to meet its road-toll reduction target under the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), according to new road trauma benchmarking from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). Developed in 2010, the NRSS is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] German marque reveals new details of upcoming performance flagship, ahead of market launch sometime next year. BMW has released new details of the upcoming M8, along with a set of new images of the twin-turbo performance coupe tearing up a race track as it nears production. The company has confirmed the M8 will make…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Limited-edition brings extra kit and stealthy looks for additional spend. The Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Wolfsburg Edition is on sale Down Under, featuring equipment upgrades for $55,490 before on-road costs. Previously confirmed as part of the MY19 Tiguan range, the Wolfsburg is based on the popular 162TSI Highline and limited to an initial allocation…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Local division says buyers want their cars to feel normal, something you don’t get from a plug-in. Toyota Australia is in no hurry to bring plug-in hybrid vehicles Down Under, arguing punters want the “normality” offered by its current approach to electrification. As announced last week, the brand will expand its current hybrid range from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Subaru Legacy Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 228,600 model-year 2018 Subaru Legacy sedans and Outback wagons The Problem: Due to a software error, the low-fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty, causing…