News7th May 20171 min read2016-2017 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport recalled for seatbelt fix…News7th May 20171 min read2016-2017 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport recalled for seatbelt fix…
News6th May 20172 min readAustralian Genesis G80 to benchmark E39 BMW 5 Series' handling…Mike Costello
News6th May 20173 min readHyundai Ioniq hybrid, PHEV and EV expected by early 2018…Mike CostelloHyundai Australia (HMCA) wants the new Ioniq range to storm our fledgling electrified vehicle market, eventually comprising a portfolio of regular petrol hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric (EV) derivatives by early 2018. First off the mark will be the ‘regular’ series hybrid that’ll launch in quarter-four this year, priced at about $35k, to rival the polarising new Toyota Prius and the relatively popular and more conventionally designed petrol-electric Corolla. …
News5th May 20172 min readNissan Australia still committed to passenger cars, new Pulsar sedan coming…James Wong
News5th May 20171 min readFerrari posts global sales record…Mike CostelloFerrari shipped more than 2000 cars globally over the first quarter of 2017, up 121 units over the same period last year, driven in part by a 50 per cent increase in V12s. First-quarter figures from Maranello show that 1034 of these sales were to the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA), 545 were to the Americas and 161 were to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region (outside of China) comprised 263 shipments, 58 of which were to Australia. …
News5th May 20172 min readHyundai's HiLux rival coming... eventually…News5th May 20172 min readHyundai's HiLux rival coming... eventually…
News5th May 20172 min read2017 Honda CR-V: Five-seat and seven-seat confirmed for Australia, here in July…James WongInitial details for the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V range have been confirmed this week, with the Japanese SUV to feature seven seats and turbo petrol power for the first time. The fifth-generation SUV will offer the company's 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, developing 140kW of power and 240Nm of torque, mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). Honda claims the new powertrain will deliver fuel-efficiency buyers "don't expect" from an SUV. …
News5th May 20172 min read2017 Peugeot 308 facelift goes official with new tech, engines and transmission…James Wong
Podcast5th May 20171 min readCarAdvice podcast 51: We interview Nissan Australia boss Richard Emery…Episode #51
News5th May 20174 min readDeals on wheels for May 5…Mike CostelloIt’s time for the latest instalment of Deals on Wheels, which this week looks at factory-backed special offers for all you weekend shoppers. This isn’t a promotional campaign, just us trying to offer you some interesting suggestions if you’re in the market for some new wheels. Haggle hard, and happy shopping. If you spot any deals, let us know in the comments. …
News4th May 20172 min read2015-17 Toyota HiLux recalled for battery fix: 39,000 vehicles affected…James Wong
