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Mahindra: New Cars 2012

Indian manufacturer Mahindra will make its first venture into Australia's passenger vehicle market in 2012 when it launches the XUV500. The seven-seat SUV joins the Mahindra Pik-Up, which will continue in its single and dual cab chassis and cargo...

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: secret pictures

Images purportedly revealing the look of the next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe have found their way online. The images - published by Hyundai-Blog and enhanced by Auto Evolution - show the large SUV with Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ desi...

BMW X6 facelift unveiled ahead of mid-2012 launch

BMW has released official images of the updated version of its flagship SUV – the BMW X6 – which will land in Australia in the middle of 2012. The big news for the upgraded, 2012 BMW X6 is the addition of the new X6 M50d variant, which com...

BMW X5 and X6 M50d triple-turbo SUVs revealed

BMW Australia will launch two high-performance SUVs with triple-turbo diesel engines around the middle of this year. The German luxury sports manufacturer has taken the wraps off the first three vehicles in its new M Performance Automobiles ra...

2012 Subaru XV: Australian prices and specifications

The 2012 Subaru XV is now on sale in Australia, introducing an all-new design, new petrol engine, a strong safety package and a sub-$30,000 starting price. Essentially a higher-riding version of the fourth-generation Subaru Impreza hatch (due...

Jeep Compass Review

The 2012 Jeep Compass breaks new ground for the US manufacturer in Australia by becoming the first Jeep to be offered with two-wheel drive (yes, there will be more). Jeep’s venture into the world of 2WD follows the lead of 4x4 stalwart Land Rov...

Jeep Compass, Patriot, Cherokee go 2WD

Jeep will expand its range with three two-wheel-drive models in Australia in the first half of 2012 as the brand looks to broaden the appeal of its SUVs beyond its traditional 4WD customer base. It is the first time a 2WD Jeep will be sold in...

Jeep Wrangler reaches new heights

Jeeps are renowned for their go-anywhere ability but this Wrangler may have had a bit of help for the US 4x4 brand's latest promotional stunt. Jeep calls it the ‘JOLE’ (that’s ‘Jeep on a pole’ for those of you wondering) and it will...

2012 Audi A6 Allroad for Australia in Q3

The new Audi A6 Allroad will go on sale in Australia in the third quarter of 2012. The higher-riding, off-road-ready version of the premium mid-sized A6 Avant benefits from fresh styling, added technology and improved performance and fuel cons...