ENVIROCAR Guide
Volvo’s new Drive-E powertrains
Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E range of powertrains takes efficient driving pleasure to a new dimension in which the number of cylinders is no longer important to describe power and drivability. [Read More]
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ENVIROCAR Guide
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Promote Plug in Cars
Toyota, along with Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi, said there is a critical need to develop an infrastructure in Japan for vehicles that can be charged from a power point, such as plug-in hybrids and electric cars. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Toyota Prius C Review
With a more conservative design than previous models, the new “compact, city” Toyota Prius C emulates more Yaris than futuristic, hybrid vehicle. A revamped and shrunk version of the Prius petrol-electric hybrid system is paired with a four cylinder, 1.5L petrol engine. [Read More]
Skoda
ŠKODA Unveils Giant RS Man-Pram
To celebrate the international launch of the Octavia RS – the fastest ŠKODA ever – the company gave a team of engineers the task of bringing the same qualities that go into the car to other everyday objects. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Toyota Electric-Car For Pikes Peak
Toyota is aiming to improve on last year’s record-breaking run when its updated electric race car tackles next month’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Unlike conventional combustion engines, the fully electric drivetrain maintains full power even in the thin mountain air. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Toyota Unveils the ME.WE
The innovative Toyota ME.WE can be configured as a small city car, off-roader, ute and convertible, making it adaptable to a wide variety of lifestyles. The five-seat electric concept car is positioned as an intelligent “no frills” response to the ecological threats posed by mass production and the growth of the global car fleet [Read More]
4WD & SUV Guide
Toyota Prado Kakadu 3.0L DiD Review
On test was the Landcruiser Prado Kakadu with a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel motor mated to a five-speed automatic with sequential-style shifting transmission and a host of electronic gizmos. The Prado Kakadu is fantastic and absolutely chock full of features and exceptionally capable off road. [Read More]
Sports Car Guide
Production Version Volvo S60 Polestar
Developed from 17 years of motorsport experience, and sharing DNA with the 508bhp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Car, the first road car from Polestar to be put into production is here – the Volvo S60 Polestar. [Read More]
4WD & SUV Guide
Landcruiser 76 Series Wagon Workmate Review
Toyota’s indestructible Landcruiser 76 Series Workmate Wagon is one of the few 4WD’s that I would confidently drive from the showroom to the centre of Australia. However if I was to try and use this as my daily commuter then I think I would go a bit crazy. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Suzuki Swift Update
Suzuki has launched an upgraded version of its award winning Swift light car and sharpened the value equation with additional new features. The Swift is still available in three different grades – GA, GL and GLX – all complete with high levels of standard equipment [Read More]