[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The BMW iX2’s top-of-the-range variant will launch in Australia early next year before a lesser-equipped version of the electric SUV follows mid-year. Electric Cars 2024 BMW iX2 pricing and specifications Two grades to arrive next year Price increase compared to conventional iX1 twin Priced from $82,900 plus on-road costs View 11 images View 11 images…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It is official: the new Nissan Patrol will drop the V8 engine in favour of a twin-turbocharged petrol V6 promising better performance. Family Cars View 12 images Nissan has confirmed overseas reports the next-generation 2025 Nissan Patrol – due next year – will ditch petrol V8 power in favour of a downsized twin-turbocharged V6.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Jeep’s local parent company fell foul of Australian Consumer Law and will be required to review how it handles customer complaints, according to the ACCC. View 3 images Jeep Australia has been ordered to improve the way it handles customer complaints after the top consumer watchdog found the car-maker mishandled numerous problems faced by…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Tune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch a scintillating drive along the South Coast of New South Wales. On this week’s episode of Drive TV, Trent explores the mesmerising roads of Ulladulla, Braidwood, and North Nowra, all while celebrating Australia’s rich history, splendid nature, and the unbeatable spirit of the Land…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The drunk driver recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.155 after being caught doing 150 km/h in an 80 km/h zone and crashing into another car. A 26-year-old man in Victoria was taken into police custody last week after excessively speeding and crashing into another car. Police allegedly caught the drunk driver travelling in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota says it wasn’t first with hybrid technology but now is the world leader – and will do the same with electric vehicles – as it repeats its pledge to support the “silent majority” of new-car buyers who rely on petrol or diesel power. View 6 images A top executive for Toyota Australia has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Nissan saved the best for last. The automaker unveiled its fifth and final EV concept for the Japan Mobility Show, the Hyper Force, on Wednesday. The high-performance coupe has a powertrain that can produce an exhilarating 1,300 hp and a muscular design that suggests the marque is thinking about making an all-electric GT-R.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just one Ferrari SP-8 will be built, with a loyal Taiwanese customer ordering the F8 Spider-based roadster. View 5 images View 5 images Previous“>Next Compared to the car upon which it is based, the Ferrari SP-8 gains bespoke headlights, a 296 GTB-derived windscreen and exhaust tips, new bumpers and front ‘bonnet’, reshaped rear and side…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Rob Margeit has been an automotive journalist for over 20 years, covering both motorsport and the car industry. Rob joined CarAdvice in 2016 after a long career at Australian Consolidated Press. Rob covers automotive news and car reviews while also writing in-depth feature articles on historically significant cars and auto manufacturers. He also…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The BYD Dolphin and BYD Seal electric cars from China have received a five-star safety rating against stricter crash-testing standards introduced this year. View 8 images Australia’s cheapest electric car is one of two vehicles from China’s BYD to achieve a five-star ANCAP (Australasian National Crash Assessment Program) safety rating in the latest round…