Volvo S60 Polestar
Sports Car Guide

Polestar to remain “dynamic and independent” under Volvo control

Polestar, the performance brand of Volvo Cars, will operate as a dynamic and independent enterprise under Volvo Cars’ ownership, according to Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars. Mr Samuelson said Polestar will have its own management team and will control its own product strategy, research and development, as well as marketing and sales. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Triton GLX 2WD Trayback l
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

2015 Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab GLX 2WD Trayback Long Term Test

We have had the Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab GLX 2WD Trayback Ute for about 8 weeks now and it has proved extremely popular and useful. The 2015 Triton GLX 2WD Trayback Ute is often overlooked but is an almost ideal work and tradie ute. Over the last two weeks we have used the carrying capabilities daily as we are doing a house renovation. [Read More]

2016 Mazda BT 50 pricing
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

Mazda BT-50 pricing confirmed

Later this month the New Mazda BT-50 arrives with refreshed exterior styling and new features, but with only a minor price adjustment. Launched in October 2011, the current BT-50 has gone through its first design revision with changes to the front and rear of the vehicle and a range of new interior upgrades included. [Read More]

Volvo XC90 Inscription
4WD & SUV Guide

Volvo XC90 5 Star Euro NCAP safety rating

Volvo’s new luxury 7-seater SUV, the XC90, has been awarded 5 stars and achieved top ratings in its 2015 Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) tests. The XC90 also scored 100% in the Safety Assist category. The XC90 features advanced pedestrian protection functionality that independent safety regulators have yet to include in their testing protocols [Read More]

Renault ALASKAN Concept 7
4WD & SUV Guide

Renault ALASKAN Concept

Renault has now taken the wraps off the ALASKAN Concept which marks the first step forward in its bid to win over customers in the constantly-growing pick-up market. Pick-ups account for around one-third of total LCV sales and open up a fresh front for Renault’s product offensive. [Read More]

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Kia

Kia joins fight against Motor Neurone Disease

Kia Motors Australia has thrown its support behind Essendon legend Neale Daniher and the Cure For MND Foundation through the fund-raising Daniher’s Drive event from October 15-18. Kia has joined the party as a Silver supporter of the Foundation with a $40,000 donation and the supply of seven cars for the organisers and support team. [Read More]

Toyota Prado Kakadu
4WD & SUV Guide

Toyota Prado new Engine upgrade

Toyota has powered-up its market-leading LandCruiser Prado with higher levels of performance and driving enjoyment by introducing a new-generation turbo-diesel engine, improved petrol V6 and new six-speed automatic transmission. The all-new high-torque 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine is 227cm3 smaller than the engine it replaces, yet it boosts output with up to 450Nm of torque while reducing fuel use and emissions1. [Read More]

2016 Mitsubishi Pajero
4WD & SUV Guide

2016 Pajero first with Mitsubishi’s in-car smartphone technology

Mitsubishi Motors newly-developed integrated smartphone infotainment system has arrived on the 2016 model year Pajero SUV. Mitsubishi’s Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) system for both Android AutoTM*1 and Apple CarPlay*2 will be introduced across all Pajero variants and rolled out on future models in the months ahead. [Read More]

Audi Q7 Snow Driving Experience Mt Hotham
4WD & SUV Guide

Audi launches first-ever snow driving experience at Mt Hotham

Audi is launching the first Audi quattro snow driving experience in this country. Open to the public from Wednesday 2nd until Tuesday 8th September 2015 at Mount Hotham, the Audi quattro snow driving experience will put drivers through a number of challenging and exhilarating alpine activities designed to showcase Audi’s advanced quattro all-wheel-drive capabilities. [Read More]