Suzuki’s baby SUV has had a growth spurt. The Japanese brand has just launched the Jimny XL, a stretched version of the popular compact four-wheel drive that adds two doors and more interior space. Prices start at $34,990 (before on-road costs) when equipped with a five-speed manual and $36,490 whenContinue Reading
Aussie drivers are increasingly spoiled for choice when considering an electric vehicle, prompting car makers to trim costs to make their cars more attractive. Entry prices for the new Ford Mach-E Select have dropped by $7000 following a reduction from $79,990 to $72,990 plus on-road costs. The mid-grade Ford MustangContinue Reading
Hyundai has made its Ioniq 6 electric car cheaper. The popular brand has added a new entry-level model to its Tesla Model 3 rivalling Ioniq 6 range. The new variant is simply called Ioniq 6 and is priced at $65,500 (before on-road costs), which makes it $8500 less than theContinue Reading
Toyota has jacked up the prices on its rugged LandCruiser 70 Series range, charging almost $9000 more for customers to get hold of its classic four-wheel-drive. The iconic machine has a strong following in Australian and beyond, thanks to no-nonsense underpinnings that date back to the 1980s. Toyota is slowlyContinue Reading
Fiat needs you to fall in love with its new electric hatchback, because a decision to buy the 500e will be made with the heart, not the head. Cuter than kittens, the nuova bambino has a retro charm that electric rivals cannot touch. Few electric hatchbacks have a familiar faceContinue Reading
This is the sensible cousin to Ford’s Ranger Raptor. The big bird muscled up when Ford’s new generation Ranger debuted last year, ditching the old car’s 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine in favour of a twin-turbocharged petrol V6 with almost double the power. The trouble is that it also developed aContinue Reading
Tesla has upgraded the Model 3, shoring up its appeal in the face of increased competition. Rival brands such as Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Polestar, Mercedes and BMW are trying to convince customers to steer away from Elon Musk’s electric cars. So Tesla has tried to beat them at their ownContinue Reading
There’s a big beefy new pick-up truck in town. Ram Trucks Australia has revealed its new 1500 Big Horn mega ute. Ram is playing up the size of the pick-up with its marketing slogan: “It’s not big unless it’s a RAM 1500 Big Horn”. It’s not just the size thatContinue Reading
Mercedes is weighing up the possibility of reintroducing V8 power to sports sedan favourites, according to reports in Europe. The three-pointed star shocked fans of its fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG models by replacing the 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 of the previous-generation C63 with a quieter, but more powerful 2.0-litre hybrid alternative. Rumour hasContinue Reading
Australians love compact SUVs and Suzuki has long been a favourite with buyers, thanks to the Vitara and Jimny. The S-Cross hasn’t proved as popular, but a new improved model could turn things around. We see if it’s up to the task. VALUE The S-Cross range starts at $40,990 (beforeContinue Reading