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
An all-new Volkswagen Amarok has arrived to bring polish to the dual-cab ute market. Our family samples the mid-spec Style grade with thumping V6 engine. FIRST IMPRESSIONS JULES: Don’t tell me. Another ute costing as much as a house? IAIN: Not quite. But dual-cab one-tonners aren’t getting any cheaper. JULES:Continue Reading
Booming Chinese brand MG has revealed ambitious plans to expand its range, grow sales and eventually compete at the premium end of the EV market. Speaking at the launch of the MG4 electric hatchback, MG chief executive Peter Ciao confirmed the company would expand its range before the end ofContinue Reading
The yacht used by Princess Diana during her last summer has sunk in the Mediterranean. Cujo, which once belonged to Dodi Al-Fayed, was reportedly holed after hitting an unidentified object off Beaulieu-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera. All seven passengers were rescued uninjured and safely evacuated on a life raft, TheContinue Reading
Shimmering haze radiating from the Lapiz Blue wheels of Volkswagen’s latest Golf R hot hatch blends the blue finish of its brake calipers with an azure glow from its brake discs. Yes, the VW Golf R is fast enough to turn steel brakes blue. Fast cars are central to Volkswagen’sContinue 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
Hatchbacks once ruled the roost in Australian driveways before the SUV boom. They still make a lot of sense for those prepared to sacrifice the space of an SUV for a better equipped cabin. A new brand with a familiar feel Cupra is a relatively unknown brand in Australia, havingContinue Reading
The results are in for the first six months of new car sales this year. Buyers snapped up about 125,000 new cars in the past month as ute shoppers took advantage of the Federal Government instant asset write-off scheme before it was wound back on July 1. Improvements in new-carContinue Reading
SUVs dominate the Aussie car market, but big families on the look out for a new ride should consider a less trendy vehicle. Here is everything you need to know about the Hyundai Staria. VALUE If you’re after a people mover that stands out on the road then the StariaContinue Reading
Skoda Australia is about to become an electric car powerhouse in the next few years. Leading the charge is the arrival of the new electric Enyaq Coupe SUV, which is confirmed to arrive towards the end of 2024. The model has been on sale in Europe for some time butContinue Reading