As traditional car makers scramble to play catch-up on electric vehicles, Tesla has shifted the goalposts once more. The EV leader has launched an updated version of its popular Model 3. As the first electric car to reach more than 1 million sales around the world, the original Tesla ModelContinue Reading
Ford is set to charge a premium for the last V8 muscle car on sale in Australia, raising prices by more than $10,000 ahead of the new Mustang’s arrival next year. Having outlasted the Holden Commodore SS and Chrysler 300 SRT, the Blue Oval has little competition for folks whoContinue Reading
Electric vehicle upstart BYD has fired new shots in the battle for green car customers, unveiling a third car available for less than $50,000. The Chinese brand surprised industry experts by revealing that its Tesla Model 3 rival, the BYD Seal, will be priced from $49,888 plus on road costsContinue Reading
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the team behind the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen will be blushing. There’s more than a hint of Geländewagen to the GWM Tank 300, a military-chic four-wheel-drive that combines butch looks with off-road prowess for little more than one tenth of the Mercedes’ price. CostContinue Reading
As with most things in life, performance cars are becoming more expensive. But Cupra is swimming against the tide with a new model that delivers a satisfying drive for a surprising price. VW’s Spanish spin-off has built a turbocharged cousin to the Golf GTI for an eye-popping $12,500 less thanContinue Reading
Mazda has given its family-sized CX-8 a facelift. Pitched as a “just right” solution for families who have outgrown the CX-5 but aren’t ready for bigger car, this seven-seater blends the relatively narrow width of Mazda’s best-selling crossover with the stretched wheelbase of the full-sized CX-9. New-look bumpers and headlightsContinue Reading
Not just in terms of acceleration – though its 3.7 second sprint to 100km/h is suitably brisk – but in how soon you can get hold of one. Order the new Tesla Model Y today and you can expect to take delivery in March or April. That certainly isn’t theContinue Reading
Toyota dealers will prioritise amateur racing drivers, active car club members and loyal customers when deciding who gets to take delivery of the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch. Initial demand for the turbocharged hot hatch exceeded supply by about 10 to one, with almost 5000 Australians registering interest forContinue Reading
This is the Spartan Warrior Nissan introduced the Navara Warrior back in 2019 as a rival to Ford’s Ranger Raptor. The original Navara N-Trek Warrior and more recent Navara Pro-4X Warrior models were based on high-end utes loaded with luxury features such as heated leather seats with electric adjustment. ThisContinue Reading
Electric cars are becoming more affordable. The new Cupra Born electric hatchback will have a $59,990 price tag when it arrives in March, becoming the first electric car to combine 500-plus kilometre range with a price tag that starts with the number five. Based on Volkswagen’s ID. 3, the CupraContinue Reading