Car News

The 2021 Mahindra Thar has been spied undergoing testing on Australian roads. Mahindra's new Thar was officially unveiled in August 2020, revealing a design which shared more than a passing resemblance to the Jeep TJ Wrangler. The Indian car maker is hoping the new Thar will enjoy some of the runaway success of the Suzuki Jimny, with the short-wheelbase SUV offering real off-road capability thanks to its part-time four-wheel drive, low-range gearbox, and rear differential lock.

Holden has launched a surprising social media campaign as it approaches the 12-month anniversary for the announcement of the shutdown of the iconic brand. The campaign – supported by RMIT University students in Melbourne – uses some of Holden’s most famous photos from its media archives and places them in modern day settings with the help of Google Maps.

UPDATE: Since this story was written, the original ad has been taken down by the owner. An advertisement on Facebook Marketplace has revealed a collection of dozens of old Mazda rotary models. Some 72 vehicles – of which most are Mazda RX-7 sports cars – have been stored in a factory in the southern US state of Louisiana, and all have been offered up for individual sale.

The Indonesian Government is reviewing a business proposal from Tesla, it has been revealed. According to a report from news outlet Reuters, US electric car maker Tesla put forward the investment proposal ahead of a planned meeting with Indonesian officials this week. Indonesia is the world's biggest nickel producer – a vital component in many electric vehicle batteries.

An armoured Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series dual-cab ute has been built, thanks, in part, to an Australian engineering company. British defence and security firm Jankel partnered with Australian Expedition Vehicles (AEV), due to the Queensland company's experience in engineering durable dual-cab LandCruiser pick-ups.