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Pricing and specifications for the updated 2018 Mahindra XUV500 range have been revealed this week, with the seven-seat SUV kicking off at $25,990 drive-away – $4000 cheaper than before. Available in two grades, the revised XUV500 now gets a 2.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, making 103kW of power and 320Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed Aisin-sourced automatic transmission […]

McLaren Special Operations has worked its magic on the Senna, creating the ‘Carbon Theme’ ahead of next week’s Geneva motor show. According to MSO, the carbon finish you see here took almost 1000 hours to produce. It’s made up of 67 parts, offset by Sonar Yellow detailing that, according to the company, took 250 hours […]

Alfa Romeo has revealed a slew of special-edition models for the Geneva motor show, based on the 4C, Giulia and Stelvio. There’s quite a bit to cover – here’s a look at each model. Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING Headlining the Alfa Romeo stand at the Geneva motor show are the matte-grey Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio […]

Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled its range-topping X350d 4MATIC pickup, powered by a 3.0-litre inline V6 making 190kW and 550Nm. Those outputs slightly outdo those of the V6 Volkswagen Amarok, which makes 165kW of power and 550Nm of torque in regular driving, or 180kW and 580Nm for a ten-second overboost. Peak torque is available between 1400 and […]

Volkswagen has announced a multi-stage recall for 106,804 vehicles, after the Australian Federal Government yesterday announced a mandatory recall of vehicles fitted with Takata airbags. The company is at pains to mention none of these vehicles are fitted with the more dangerous ‘alpha’ inflators, and points out no current-generation cars are impacted. The list of […]

Alpine will use the Geneva motor show to unveil two new A110 variants: a high-end Legende, and a stripped-back Pure. Both models are powered by the same mid-mounted 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine as the regular car, making 185kW and 320Nm. Power is put to the road through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, for a 4.5-second sprint to 100km/h. […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNgrAY6mBCo Spanish brand Seat has revealed a new function for its in-car DriveApp – an integrated Shazam music recognition service. Announced on the first day of Mobile World Congress, the new feature allows users to identify songs on the move “in a completely safe manner”. The function will become operative from April in compatible models via […]

The compulsory Takata airbag recall announced for all vehicles in Australia affected by faulty inflators will bring penalties of $1.1 million for breaches of the action’s strict rules – but owners shouldn’t expect much in the way of compensation. Announced today by Michael Sukkar, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, the recall will be overseen by […]

The relatively-new Renault Australia management has put the Kadjar small-SUV back on its radar, preferably in updated guise during 2019. The Kadjar, which shares its platform with the big-selling Nissan Qashqai, would allow Renault Australia to fill the smaller Captur and larger Koleos in its range. Given the SUV market’s continued growth — it accounts for more […]

BMW Australia says it’s pushing head office to enter the ute segment, which shows no signs of slowing down – and will soon see the entry of its arch-rival, Mercedes-Benz. Speaking to media at the X2 launch in Canberra, BMW Australia boss, Marc Werner, admitted the brand would be foolish to ignore market trends. “We […]

The Skoda Vision X concept has been teased again, this time with details about the new SUV’s hybrid powertrain. In a first for the brand, the Vision X will combine petrol, compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric power, making for CO2 emissions of just 89g/km. Skoda says the hybrid drivetrain combines a bi-fuel 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged […]

Audi has officially unveiled the 2018 A6 in full, just hours after images were leaked online. As you’d expect of a new model, the 2018 A6 is larger than its predecessor in every direction, measuring 4939mm long (+7mm), 1886mm wide (+12mm) and 1457mm tall (+2mm). The company has worked to make the car look sportier […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_n4ulfA9is Volkswagen has teased the autonomous, luxurious ID Vizzion concept again, ahead of its debut in Geneva next week. Posted on social media overnight, the video teases a new type of user interface which, based on what we can see, appears to be gesture control. Although it’s a short clip, the video also makes clear the […]

The new-generation Audi A6 has been leaked on an online forum, ahead of its anticipated debut at the Geneva motor show next week. Posted on Worldscoop, the trio of images show the new A6 sedan sporting a look very similar to that of the larger A8 limousine. Compared to the current model, the A6 appears lower and wider […]

Hyundai has unveiled its pure-electric Kona EV overnight, with up to 150kW of power and a 470km range. The battery-powered compact SUV will be offered in two trim levels: short- and long-range. In short-range guise, the car is powered by a 99kW/395Nm electric motor, good for a 9.3 second sprint to 100km/h and 167km/h flat […]

The global Takata airbag recall crisis has taken a new turn in Australia, with the federal government today announcing a compulsory recall. Talk of stricter government action on the matter has been ongoing since the first Australian recalls were initiated in 2009. Australia’s first Takata-related death in July last year – one of 23 globally […]

The revised 2018 Kia Optima has been revealed for Europe, with the company showing off the facelifted Sportswagon variant and detailing new powertrains for the first time. While the exterior revisions largely mirror that of the Korean-market ‘K5’ sedan, the European version is set to get a pair of new turbocharged engines – one petrol and […]

We’ve been here before with Jaguar and Porsche’s compact sports cars. Germany won the first couple of CarAdvice battles, when the Boxster S pipped the F-Type V6 S convertible in 2013 and the Cayman GTS defeated the F-Type S coupe two years later. Honours were then even in October 2016 when we couldn’t split the […]

Despite being simply coined the 2018 Nissan Navara by its Australian importer, the colloquial nametag ‘Series III’ is beginning to stick like Mr Sheen to the mud flaps of the ute range constantly undergoing change. As perhaps it should, whether Nissan Australia likes it or not, if only to alleviate some confusion surrounding the current era […]

Last week, BMW celebrated three decades of the M3 Convertible with the M4 Edition 30 Years. Essentially an M4 Convertible Competition Package with some special interior touches and a glut of unique exterior finishes, it represents the zenith of a long line of M-fettled drop-tops. Here, we’ve taken a look at where that car’s lineage […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3pgpIj1U6o The Renault EZ-GO concept has been previewed in a short video clip, ahead of a scheduled reveal at the Geneva motor show next week. Barely anything is given away about the new vehicle, other than that it will be “driverless, electric and connected”. From that quote we can expect a vehicle with no traditional steering […]

Meet Lindsay Fox. One of the most down-to-earth businessmen you’ll ever meet. Although his trucking empire, Linfox, has made him a very wealthy man, he doesn’t like to boast about it too much. Even his business card simply reads Lindsay E. Fox – truck driver. Fox started from the bottom over 60 years ago when […]

Lexus has given the world a first look at the new compact UX SUV, set to take on the BMW X1, Audi Q2 and Volvo XC40. We’ve only been given a peek at the front three-quarter view of the compact crossover at this point, revealing a predictably polarising face and sharply-creased flanks. Although it’s toned down […]

The updated 2018 MG 3 range has been scheduled for a third-quarter arrival in Australia, the company has told CarAdvice this week. A firm date is yet to be confirmed, but the new MG 3 will get a significant update inside and out, likely mirroring the changes seen in its home market of China (pictured). Compared to […]

David Brown Automotive has released a final teaser for its Speedback Silverstone Edition, ahead of its full reveal in Geneva. The embroidery in the headrest combines the modern Silverstone circuit layout with an aerial view of the airfield that previously occupied the space. Along with embroidery, the ‘Antique Tan’ leather seats have been finished using […]

Toyota has unveiled a range of new TNGA-based powertrains, including a 2.0-litre Dynamic Force four-cylinder petrol, a revised hybrid system and a new torque-vectoring all-wheel drive setup. 2.0-litre Dynamic Force Engine The new, excitingly-named Dynamic Force Engine has been designed to deliver an impressive 40 per cent thermal efficiency, all the while offering more torque […]

Mitsubishi Australia has called for owners of its cars fitted with faulty Takata airbag inflators to have their vehicles fixed. According t0 the company, just 136,000 of the 235,151 cars fitted with the potentially fatal inflators have been fixed. Degradation of the inflator propellant means metal fragments could shoot out in an accident, putting occupants […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhZ8oNmRDXs Alpina has unveiled the XD3, complete with a quad-turbo inline six engine… that won’t be coming to Australia. European XD3 models will be powered by a heavily reworked take on BMW’s 3.0-litre diesel inline six, making 286kW and 770Nm for a 4.6-second sprint to 100km/h. Meanwhile, right-hand drive markets are offered with a twin-turbo […]

Australian pricing and specifications for the upgraded 2018 Mazda 3 range have been announced this week, with extra equipment and sharp drive-away deals on offer for lower-grade versions of the popular hatch and sedan. Headlining the changes is a host of extra equipment for the lower Neo, Maxx and Touring grades, with the former two now […]

Pagani increased its turnover by 29 per cent last year, and it’s bringing a special Huayra and Zonda to the Geneva motor show next week to showcase its endless personalisation options. First cab off the rank is a US-spec Huayra Roadster, finished in a beautiful grey/red/black colour combination. All exterior panels are finished in exposed carbon-fibre, […]

Ford Australia and Deakin University have partnered to launch the Women in STEAM Scholarship, which aims to support women in pursuing their educational and career goals in fields such as digital technologies and computer science. The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) scholarship is the largest of its type offered within the Faculty of Science, Engineering […]

The next-gen BMW 3 Series has been spied again, wearing less camouflage than before – giving us a better look at the upcoming C-Class rival. While its production debut is likely to be months away, this latest prototype appears to be wearing production-spec bumpers front and rear, along with the final iterations of the tail-lights. The swirly […]

As something of an unofficial, spiritual successor to the rear-drive Commodore, the Kia Stinger melts our website every time we talk about it. It’s an important car for the South Korean brand, because it signals an entry into a segment it hasn’t really competed in: large, rear-drive performance sedans. So we thought we’d buy one […]

Toyota has unveiled a facelifted Aygo in Europe, with a revised nose and more sound deadening inside. The A-segment hatchback, which sits below the Yaris in the Toyota Europe line-up, shares its underpinnings with the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 1008. Toyota has sold more than 85,000 examples since 2014, and the car holds a 6.6 […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUtGm-cObM The Nissan Terra has gone official this week, ahead of a debut in the Chinese market later this year. Based on the same body-on-frame platform as the Navara ute, the Terra is something of a spiritual successor to the previous-generation Pathfinder – which was essentially a wagon-bodied version of the popular ute. Compared to the company’s current […]

Porsche has released the first official image of the next-generation (992) 911, albeit covered in camouflage. As you can probably tell, the design team has stuck with its ‘evolutionary’ theme. After more than five decades of rear-engined sports cars that all look similar, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. The release accompanying the image includes […]

The facelifted MG3 hatchback has been spied in Alice Springs this week, giving us an early preview of the reworked light car. Spotted by an eagle-eyed CarAdvice reader, the camouflaged hatchback shows its heavily revised face – which is clearly inspired by the ZS crossover – new bumpers, and revised tail-light internals. We can see the outline […]

Independent crash-testing ANCAP has released its latest set of safety ratings this week, with the BMW X2, Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz X-Class and Volkswagen Polo all receiving five-star safety ratings. Headlining ANCAP’s release is the X-Class’s standard inclusion of autonomous emergency braking – a first for the ute segment in Australia. Meanwhile, the littlest Volkswagen offered in Australia scored an impressive […]

A drop-top take on the Volkswagen T-Roc is set for production, but we’ll have to wait until 2020 for a full unveil. There have been a few notable high-riding convertibles in recent years, including Range Rover Evoque and, in the USA, the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Neither has been a runaway success, but that hasn’t stopped […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UHgcQOuBmM&feature=youtu.be The new-generation Audi A6 has been teased on an online video this week, ahead of a likely debut at the Geneva motor show next month. A firm reveal date is yet to be detailed, but it appears Audi is preparing its new large car for the public very shortly – perhaps as soon as the […]

Toyota has nailed the looks of its upcoming Supra sports car, if the results of our latest poll are to be believed. It hasn’t been officially unveiled yet, but the rear-drive tie-up with BMW was leaked by a Japanese magazine last week. Granted, they could just be commissioned renders, but the styling and technical details provided are […]

Daimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz and Smart, has confirmed Li Shufu, founder and chairman of Geely, has aquired a 9.69 per cent stake in the German van, truck and luxury car maker. According to The Detroit News and other outlets, Li’s stake in the German company cost around €7.3 billion ($11.5 billion). Li’s 103 million […]

Let’s rewind to 1966 for a moment to Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 500 endurance race. The field is made up of production cars, virtually straight out of the showroom, unlike today’s purpose-built V8 race cars that are little more than silhouettes of production cars. Instead, the grid is filled with cars from Toyota, Studebaker, […]

The interior of the next-generation Porsche 911 has been spied again, but this time around the dashboard has been left fully uncovered. Perhaps most importantly for enthusiasts, though, the interior of this 911 cabrio sports a seven-speed manual transmission, putting to bed fears held by some that Porsche might go for an all-PDK range. The […]

The automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks. To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, we’ve gathered what we reckon are the hottest news stories from this week, right […]

The next-generation BMW 1 Series has been spied in the snow, giving us a sneak peak at its production head- and tail-lights. While the daytime-running light signature is hard to see through the bright LED main beam, the tail-lights have a visible LED signature echoing that of the X2 and X3. Compared to the prototype spied […]

The Cupra Ibiza prototype has been revealed at the launch of Seat’s sporty sub-brand, previewing a potential production model. Despite being just a show car, the Cupra Ibiza looks very close to production ready, using the more pedestrian Seat Ibiza as a base – which itself shares its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Polo. Reports out of […]

The upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLB has been spied during cold-weather testing, giving us a closer look at its production light signature. Unlike the hatchback-style GLA, the GLB will take on a more practical, boxy shape that’s reminiscent of the old GLK – the predecessor to the GLC. The new crossover is believed to be underpinned by the same […]

The 2019 Audi TT S has been snapped in Roadster and Coupe guise, previewing a minor facelift for the little sports car. Up front, you’ll notice a revised grille and front bumper, complete with more aggressive detailing around the outboard and bottom air intakes. There’s camouflage one the bottom edge of the headlights, which suggests […]

As an absolute car nut, the Nürburgring is a place I’ve always wanted to visit, but I’ve never had the opportunity. By absolute chance, I had four days free just before the 2017 Frankfurt motor show and received an email from Audi asking me if I’d like to attend a DTM race at the Nürburgring […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds7afbWn6nI Porsche has been squeezing all-wheel drive into its cars for three decades. Rather than celebrating like most people people – a cake with thirty candles, or a party with all its friends – the company drove a 911 Turbo S up a snowy hill. The video is short, but shows a Miami Blue Turbo […]

The upcoming Toyota Supra has been spied wearing less camouflage this week, ahead of an anticipated reveal later this year. Compared to previous spy images, we get a clearer look at the LED headlights – which feature indicators spanning the entire bottom edge of the lenses – different alloy wheels, and a prominent lip on the […]

In the headlong race to create profitable, scalable, zero-emissions cars to cut down worldwide CO2 emissions, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have dominated the limelight thanks to media darlings like the charismatic Elon Musk. But there’s an alternative idea that’s danced on the periphery for years, the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) – an electric car powered […]

Mitsubishi issued four separate recall campaigns including more than 230,000 vehicles, addressing issues with the ASX, Outlander and Lancer. The first campaign includes 70,795 vehicles across the MY13-15.5 ASX and MY13-16 Outlander lines, both of which suffer two issues. All vehicles in the recall have an improperly sealed parking brake caliper which may allow water entry, […]

The South Australian Government has pledged to cut stamp duty and offer five years free registration for electric vehicle buyers, should it be re-elected in next month’s election. EV buyers would still be forced to pay some on-road costs – the Compulsory Third Party insurance premium, for example – but the scheme promises to save […]

Audi has revealed it will roll out integrated toll collection devices in its US-market models later this year, allowing drivers to pass toll points without the need for an additional device. The technology is built into the rear-view mirror, and can be controlled via the infotainment system. In a statement released earlier this week, the German […]

Seat has officially launched the Cupra sub-brand, announcing its arrival with hotted-up take on the Ateca. As you’d expect of a fast, semi-compact Volkswagen Group product, power comes from a 221kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Cupra says special tuning has made it sound better than in some other iterations, while a new Otto Particulate Filter System helps […]

The Seat Tarraco has been leaked on social media this week, giving us an early look at the Spanish brand’s upcoming seven-seat crossover. Posted on MQB-Coding & Retrofit’s Facebook page, the leaked images show the Seat’s take on the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, sporting a more angular face than its German relative – though not much else is […]

The upcoming Mercedes-AMG A35 hatchback has been spied in the snow this week, ahead of a likely Paris motor show reveal. Following the images of a camouflaged AMG A35 sedan, this latest prototype has dropped some of its disguise, showing a little more of what to expect from the mid-range hot hatch. The A35 name was confirmed […]

There’s a familiar feeling to the 2018 Lexus RX L as you approach it front on. Lexus’s distinctive design language, anchored by that love-it-or-hate-it spindle grille, is in full effect. As you move around to the side, though, you’ll start to notice some changes towards the rear of the Japanese manufacturer’s popular mid-sized SUV. There’s […]

The V8 Lexus GS F, LC500 and RC F have been recalled this week, over concerns a faulty fuel pump could cause a fuel leak. Lexus says affected vehicles are fitted with two high-pressure fuel pumps, one of which could be susceptible to damage from fuel pressure resonance that occurs “under specific operating conditions”. If the […]

Strong hopes will be pinned on this updated 2018 Subaru Liberty. The well-established sedan, now in its sixth generation, was the only major loser in a record sales year for the brand in 2017. The Liberty dropped 42 per cent year on year in a sub-$60K medium-car category that dipped 20 per cent. The brand’s famously […]

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan teaser series continues, with images of the ‘Viewing Suite‘ that will be available in the upcoming “high-sided vehicle”. Designed and engineered in-house, the Cullinan’s Viewing Suite is electrically operated and mounted in the boot. At the touch of a button, a pair of rear-facing leather-trimmed chairs and a cocktail table deploy, giving owners […]

Volkswagen Australia has today confirmed drive-away pricing for the 2018 Polo, set to start at $17,990.  The base 70TSI Trendline is priced from $17,990 drive-away with a manual, identical to the previous list price. It’s the same story for the dual-clutch model, priced from $20,490 drive-away. Power comes from a 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, […]

This is the new-generation Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s the fourth iteration of the badge since 2001, and launches in the hyper-competitive large SUV segment in July. It’s based on a tweaked version of the platform underpinning the Kia Sorento and Carnival, and has a completely new design. Hyundai talks about a “powerful wide stance” and “athletic, […]

The covers have come off the new-generation 2018 Peugeot 508, just a day after leaked photos revealed to the world its stylish exterior and high-end cabin. With a lower roofline, slim headlamps and concept-inspired detailing, the 508 is certainly a sharper looking beast than its dowdy predecessor. At 4.75 metres long and 1.4m tall, the […]

Proposed changes to the Victorian Road Safety Act and Crimes Act will open the door for more advanced autonomous tests on public roads. Should the new amendments pass, self-driving test permit holders would be subject to the same legal obligations as human drivers under the current Road Safety Act and Crimes Act. Permits will be […]

Hyundai Australia will address the lack of safety technologies like autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) on entry-level versions of its i30 before the end of the first quarter, the company has confirmed. Speaking with CarAdvice, public relations manager for Hyundai Australia, Guido Schenken, said “i30 Go and Active Safety Pack production has commended and cars will be available locally later […]

The all-new Volvo V60 has been revealed, sporting an overhauled design, fresh technologies and a range of updated powertrains. Looking like a mini-me version of the larger V90, the new V60 shares its Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) with the XC60 SUV and the entire range of 90 Series models – which includes the S90, V90 and […]

The 2018 Ferrari Portofino has launched in Australia today, with a starting price of $398,888 and an expected delivery date of September. The company is keen to say the Portofino is essentially an all-new car, with a new chassis and thoroughly revised interior and drivetrain over the California T. It’s powered by a heavily revised version […]

Ferrari Australia will increase its dealer network by 50 per cent this year, with the announcement of dealers in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Perhaps most notable is the Southport, Gold Coast dealer, which will seeks to service the fastest-growing, most popular area for the brand. Sanctuary Cove is the hottest Australian postcode for […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2DPAnkOPkA Honda has teamed with Turn 10 Studios to see if a real driver, on a real track, is faster than a professional gamer playing Forza Motorsport 7.  IndyCar driver, Graham Rahal, piloted the real Honda Civic Type R around Road Atlanta, while Peter Jeakins handled the virtual laps. Jeakins is a popular gamer, known for […]

Mercedes-Benz has recalled 944 cars over concerns the propellant mix in the front seatbelt tensioner may not meet specifications. According to the company, the issue could mean the front seatbelt tensioners don’t deploy in an accident, putting occupants at greater risk of injury in an accident. A total of 944 cars across the GLC, S-Class, […]

Mitsubishi has unveiled the facelifted Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) ahead of its Geneva motor show debut, but there’s no guarantee it’ll come to Australia. The biggest changes to the PHEV have been wrought under the skin, where Mitsubishi has swapped the 2.0-litre engine in the current car for a 2.4-litre Atkinson cycle unit for “higher […]

For those of you that made it to our recent Sydney open day, you would’ve seen that our garage is an L-shaped mess, with a stack formation of cars that means first in, last out. As a result, when a car needs to get out, it requires half a dozen people to move those behind […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEpFEjHJe4I The Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition has been teased again, ahead of its official reveal at the Geneva motor show in March. Scheduled for a March 6 reveal, the special edition celebrates the final 50 Plus 8s powered by a 4.8-litre BMW V8 engine. Visible in the video are the blue lacquered exterior finish and hand-finished […]

Porsche has ended production of the Macan S Diesel and Panamera 4S Diesel, but reports of diesel’s demise could be premature. An overnight report from Autocar said the company would stop building its last two diesel models, as part of a “cultural shift” toward plug-in hybrid vehicles. It would seem part of this “cultural shift” is also linked […]

Australian pricing and specifications have been announced for the 2018 Subaru Liberty, which maintains its $30,240 starting price despite sharper looks and more technology. From the outside, you’ll be able to distinguish the MY18 Liberty from current models by looking for the revised grille and bumper, new wing mirrors and fresh alloy wheel designs. Liberty 2.5i Premium and […]

The Ferrari 488 Pista has been leaked online this week, ahead of an official debut at the Geneva motor show. According to Motor Authority, the name ‘Pista’ has been confirmed for the more hardcore version of Ferrari’s V8-engined supersports car, which in Italian translates to ‘track’ – ending talk of a ‘Speciale‘ or ‘GTO‘ badge. The report […]

The Lotus 3-Eleven 430 has been revealed this week, sporting a decent power bump, enhanced mechanical package, and (super) limited production run. Just 20 examples will be available globally, powered by a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 developing 430hp (321kW) of power and 400Nm of torque. Mated to an open-gated six-speed manual transmission, the beefed-up powertrain slingshots the 920-kilogram racer from 0-100km/h […]

Porsche has unveiled the new 911 GT3 RS, set to arrive Down Under in the fourth quarter of this year. Power in the new RS will come from a 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated flat six, making 383kW (up 15kW) and 470Nm (up 10Nm) of torque. That makes it the most powerful naturally-aspirated production 911 ever built, although […]

Hyundai is poised to offer not one, but two battery electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia before the end of 2018: the (already confirmed) Ioniq hatchback and the recently announced Kona Electric. While the company won’t yet go on record regarding the Kona crossover EV’s Australian future bar the vague line “under review”, sources inside HMCA tell […]

Just before the Christmas break we added a new long-termer to the CarAdvice Melbourne garage: the Hyundai i30 SR. It’s been a well-regarded offering since its launch early in 2017, so we decided we’d get a feel for what it’s like living with the current sporting flagship of the Hyundai range – at least for now, until […]

Seat has teased the upcoming Tarraco, its seven-seat competitor to the Nissan X-Trail and Skoda Kodiaq. The name was chosen by public vote, and references the oldest Roman settlement on the Iberian Peninsula. It won more than 35 per cent of the vote, beating Avila, Aranda and Alboran for the crown. Current cars in the […]

Fiat Chrysler has recalled 7464 cars for replacement passenger airbags, as part of the ongoing Takata Airbag scandal. The latest campaign includes Jeep Wranglers and Chrysler 300/300C models sold in 2013, fitted with ‘beta’ inflators on the passenger side. All the inflators in this recall are classed as ‘beta’ – less dangerous than ‘alpha’ inflators, but […]

The last Toyota I drove with a manual transmission was the 86 sports car, which makes the C-HR compact SUV base model a considerably different proposition. Beyond the fact this is a 100 per cent Toyota product borrowing neither platform nor engine (from Subaru), this is the company’s all-important play in the pint-sized SUV segment […]

Holden thinks it finally has a convincing mid-sized SUV, addressing a major gap in its range. The model is called the Equinox, and the company calls it “Australia’s most user-friendly SUV”. But if the now full-importer brand wants to make a splash in one of the market’s key segments, it’ll need to stack up against […]

Kia has previewed its second-generation K900 range-topper, ahead of a likely New York motor show reveal. A shadowy teaser is the first official confirmation of a fresh flagship, although spy photos have given us a peek at its interior. The headlamps appear to carry a new LED signature, while there are hints of Mercedes in […]

January’s Detroit motor show is a distant memory, and the European calendar’s first big new-car event of the year, the 2018 Geneva motor show, is nearly upon us. Last year gave us the final production design of the new Alpine A110, the Ferrari 812 Superfast, the new Ford Fiesta ST (still not confirmed for Australia), […]

BMW has whipped the covers off the limited-run M4 Convertible Edition 30 Years, designed to celebrate – you guessed it – three decades since the first M3 Convertible’s launch. Just 300 examples will be built worldwide, all fitted with the Competition Package. That means you get 331kW of power and 550Nm of torque, along with […]

David Brabham has launched Brabham Automotive, signalling the return of a famous Australian name to the world of motorsport. At what level, and in what capacity, remains to be seen. David, son of three-time F1 world champion Sir Jack Brabham, has previously said he’s keen to see the legendary name on race cars after more […]

Volkswagen has handed down a first look at its new ID Vizzion concept, ahead of a Geneva motor show debut next month. The big sedan, complete with fashionable sloping roofline, previews the looks and technology you’d expect to see in a “fully automated premium-class saloon” from the brand. A ‘digital chauffeur’ controls the car, which means […]

Renault has slotted a more powerful electric motor into its little electric hatch, creating the new Zoe R110. The new motor is the same size as the outgoing R90 unit, but produces 12kW more power, bumping its output to a lofty 80kW. Peak torque is still 225Nm, but the car now runs from 80 to […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=xkmnPJ0jQYw The updated 2018 Honda HR-V has been revealed for the Japanese market, sporting a revised look and active safety features as standard. Key cosmetic changes include a revised front fascia that adopts a prominent chrome bar extending the width of the front to echo the look of recent releases like the Civic and CR-V, revised LED […]

The upcoming Bentley Continental GTC and Flying Spur have been spied this week on the snowy roads of Sweden this week, ahead of an anticipated reveal at the Geneva motor show. Covered in a blueish-grey wrap, the drop-top GTC looks to be the more production-ready of the two prototypes, looking very much like the Continental GT coupe […]

East Coast Defender is an American tuning house best known for shoehorning V8 engines into Land Rovers, but it appears the tuning house is looking to diversify. Along with its high-powered projects, it will produce a new Heritage Collection of cars. It’s no surprise to see East Coast pushing into the resto-modding world. Jaguar Land Rover […]

It’s bright red, sounds great and, crucially, comes from Italy. It isn’t a Ferrari, though. Meet the CarAdvice Abarth 595, a pocket rocket with character to burn.  This is a Cars We Own diary for our own Abarth 595. Think of it as a rolling logbook, a little window into life with the cars in […]

When we’re not creating it ourselves, the CarAdvice team spends a lot of time finding and consuming motoring content from all over the world. Here’s a handful of the articles, videos and social media posts that most caught our eye last week. Some of them are brand-new, others have been online for a while. Enjoy them – […]

Pricing for the LDV T60 cab-chassis has been announced, with the Chinese ute to retail from $25,253 drive-away – less, if you’re an ABN holder. There are two options for T60 cab-chassis buyers: two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The 2WD T60 will cost $25,253 drive-away, or $23,990 for ABN holders. The 4WD model retails for $28,411 […]

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says the Alliance is likely alone in making money from electric vehicles. “We are probably the most advanced carmaker in terms of costs of electric cars and we have announced already in 2017 that we are probably the only carmaker who’s starting to make money selling electric cars,” Ghosn told CNBC. […]

Tesla’s mass-market Model 3 hasn’t been on the road for long, but people are already starting to crash them. An owner, running under the Reddit username Model 3 Crash Test Dummy, smashed their car into a parked vehicle at 97km/h. Although both driver and passenger walked away with only minor injuries – a sore right foot in […]

Australian pricing and specs for the revised 2018 Maserati GranCabrio have been announced, with the V8 Italian drop-top to kick off from $335,000 before on-road costs. The car will be offered in two trim levels: Sport (below in blue) and MC, or Maserati Corse (above). Both are powered by the same naturally-aspirated 4.7-litre V8 engine, making […]

Even in its final year on sale, the Australia-made Holden Commodore, plus its Ute and Caprice derivatives, accounted for almost one-third of Holden’s sales here in 2017. With the new made-in-Germany Commodore almost certain to fall well short of these numbers, Holden has to find a heap of additional volume from other core cars to […]

The Ford EcoSport has barely made a ripple – let alone waves – in the Australian market, despite being one of the earlier entrants in one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. Nearly five years since it first went on sale locally, the Blue Oval’s smallest crossover has been given a significant refresh in an […]

Lexus has once again topped the JD Power dependability study, narrowly edging Porsche in the well-respected annual survey. The study ranks manufacturers based on problems per 100 cars. Owners of MY2015 cars were surveyed about their vehicles, with any issues grouped into one of eight categories This year, the industry average for problems per 100 […]

The oh-so-hotly anticipated 2019 Toyota Supra has surfaced, if images and details published in Japan’s Best Car magazine are to be believed. Of course, while the vehicle shown in the hugely popular Japanese-language mag could be nothing more than a set of commissioned renderings, they’re markedly close in design to camouflaged prototypes that have been […]

The automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks. To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, we’ve gathered what we reckon are the hottest news stories from this week, right […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu_LYke16DE Dodge farewelled the Viper last year, after almost 26 years of tail-out, terrifying fun. Rather than letting the V10 snake go quietly into the night, 378 dedicated fans paid to send a Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR to the Nurburgring for a final fang. FoxPro Films was on hand to film the whole thing […]

Opel has confirmed the next-generation Corsa will be offered with an all-electric powertrain. In a statement released to European press, the company confirmed a pure-electric hatch will follow the regular Corsa, expected to launch in 2019. All versions will be built in Zaragoza, Spain – the first PSA Group facility to produce a pure-electric Opel […]

We love Owner Reviews at CarAdvice. After all, the people who slapped down their hard-earned money on a car are, arguably, best qualified to tell the world what they’re like! Here are our five favourites from January, along with the story that inspired the most comments. Want to see your review featured here? Submit a […]

httpv://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK-Zm2iQ5C8 Volvo has teased its latest load-lugging wagon, the V60, in a video highlighting its long history of creating practical family cars. The brand says it’s “continuing a legacy of estates for a new generation” with the V60, tugging on the heart strings with snippets of children learning to drive, couples falling in love and […]

Porsche Classic wants to keep its older models running longer, with to the introduction of new 3D-printing technology. The company says too many owners and collectors are hamstrung by hard-to-find spare parts, which can lead to vehicle problems, or even forcing them out of action. With some 52,000 parts in its range, Porsche Classic – […]

Skoda has turned to its founders for inspiration on a new luxury-focused ‘L&K’ package for the Kodiaq. Set for a Geneva motor show debut, the L&K derives its name from brand founders Laurin and Klement. Power will come from a range of engines, starting with a 1.5-litre petrol making 110kW. The 2.0-litre petrol currently offered in the […]

In most cases, luxury carmakers tend to launch with a regular model, followed by a more powerful version for those that simply want ‘more’ and are willing to pay the premium. But not AMG – it likes to do things differently. The reverse of what might seem logical to you or I. The rationale is […]

Vans and people movers have a simple job: to move lots of people or equipment with a minimum of fuss. That means they’re often utilitarian boxes-on-wheels, high on practicality but lacking pizazz. Citroen, though, has famously never been a slave to conventional design. Rather than turning out another bland box, the French brand is trying […]

The new-generation 2018 Kia Ceed has been revealed today, and no we haven’t forgotten an apostrophe: Kia’s dropped it, to the delight of grammar prescriptivists around the world. As expected, the new Ceed wears front-end styling largely identical to the 2018 Kia Cerato sedan revealed in January. Shared elements include the headlights, bonnet and front […]

Fiat has announced local pricing and specification information for the refreshed 500X SUV, which kicks off at $24,990 before on-road costs. On the outside, changes between the outgoing 500X and its face-lifted replacement are hard to spot: there are two new colours (Donatello Bronze and Alpi Matte Green) for buyers and, er, that’s it. The […]

With Mandy Turner this week is Paul Maric and Mike Costello. In car news, Ford Mustang pricing and specs have been released, a Toyota Supra racer is headed for the Geneva motor show, Ford says focusing on the Ranger Raptor’s cylinder count is “missing the point”, and Holden launches an online sales pilot. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG G63 and […]