News26th Apr 20182 min read2018 Jaguar XJ50 revealed, bound for Australia…News26th Apr 20182 min read2018 Jaguar XJ50 revealed, bound for Australia…
News26th Apr 20182 min read2019 Great Wall pickup to share Haval H9 platform…Mike CostelloGreat Wall hasn't exactly hit its straps in Australia since it re-launching with factory distribution. The Steed ute range scored poorly in crash tests, and hasn't racked up sales to match its Chinese rival, the LDV T60 – a ute currently with more demand than supply. However, the next-generation ute premiering in 2019/20 as an intended Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival will be far, far more convincing based on discussions we've been having with company staffers in Beijing. …
News25th Apr 20183 min readHaval rolls out new SUVs, turbo engine in Beijing…Mike CostelloHaval, one of a growing number of popular Chinese brands trying its luck in the hyper-competitive Australian market, has whipped the covers from a new model called the F5. The reveal took place today at the Beijing motor show, which is now one of the biggest worldwide in terms of attendees, and in terms of the number world premieres from domestic and better-known international marques alike. The times, they are a-changing. …
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News25th Apr 20182 min read2019 Hyundai Lafesta revealed…Derek FungThe Hyundai Lafesta sedan has been given its debut at the 2018 Beijing motor show. The Lafesta is the first production vehicle to embody the latest Hyundai design language, dubbed "sensuous sportiness", debuted on the Le Fil Rouge concept earlier this year. Although we don't yet have pictures of the car's rear, the Lafesta does have a front-end mildly inspired by Le Fil Rouge as its cascading grille blends into the headlight units. …
News25th Apr 20182 min read2019 Lexus ES revealed, Australian debut set for fourth quarter…Scott Collie
News24th Apr 20182 min read(Self) drivers wanted: Canberra autonomous test program seeking participants…Scott CollieSeeing Machines is seeking 30 test drivers to get involved in a new self-driving trial in Canberra. The trial is designed to improve on the company's driver-monitoring technology, which currently features in the Cadillac CT6 (pictured). Rather than focusing on the car, it'll focus on how self-driving systems impact driver behaviour. …
