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
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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]

Lou-Gehrig
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]

CITROËN CACTUS M
Citroen

CITROËN reveals CACTUS M ahead of Frankfurt

At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, CITROËN will premier a concept car inspired by the iconic 1960s Citroen Méhari: the CITROËN CACTUS M. An ‘outdoor’ take on the C4 Cactus, this new concept car has a bright, upbeat personality. Looking beyond design, CITROËN is expressing a lifestyle approach with the CACTUS M, [Read More]

Citroen C4 Cactus
Citroen

Citroen confirms Australian Cactus line-up

Citroen Australia has announced it will introduce two drivetrains for Cactus; a turbocharged petrol manual and turbo-diesel semi-automatic. Due for local launch during the first quarter of 2016, the Cactus will bring with a range of innovative technologies paired to unparalleled customisation and Citroen’s leading 6 year warranty, service and support program. [Read More]

Citroen C4 Cactus combinations
Citroen

Citroen to offer all 23,184 combinations for Cactus until year’s end

Citroen’s ultra-customisable C4 Cactus will be offered to Australian customers without colour, trim or option limitations until the end of the year. “With over 23,194 possible combination for Cactus models in Australia, we thought we’d let customers decide which combinations we would and wouldn’t offer once the car goes on sale next year,” said Reid. [Read More]

2016 Mégane R.S. 275 Premium Cup
Renault

Renault Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium

Renault announces the arrival of the 2015 Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium in Australia. This coincides with a freshening of the high-successful, highly potent, iconic road warrior line-up. The Mégane R.S. range will now comprise the Mégane R.S. 265 Cup, priced from $43,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price), and the Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium, priced from $52,990 (MLP). [Read More]

Toyota Prado Kakadu
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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]