Mike Costello
2021 Volkswagen Golf 8 pricing
The pricier new Volkswagen Golf 8 will be here in the second quarter of 2021 without a DSG, and with three models to choose from. GTI and R performance models will follow.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volkswagen pans SA and Victoria's 'crazy' EV road tax plans
"We have always said we don’t expect incentives, we don’t expect anyone to pay for vehicles to come to market, incentives invariably create distortions. But certainly we’re absolutely against disincentives."
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2023 Volkswagen Amarok made by Ford, but won't be Ranger clone
Volkswagen insists its next Amarok ute, which is being researched and developed by Ford principally in Australia, won't be simple 'badge-engineering'.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR price and specs, here in April
Jaguar’s high-performance SUV, the F-Pace SVR, is slightly punchier and boasts a dramatically improved interior for 2021.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Toyota avoids ACCC financial penalty for DPF problems
Toyota Australia has submitted a court-enforceable undertaking to the ACCC on the back of DPF problems with some HiLux, Fortuner, and Prado models.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2012-17 Audi A8, S8, S8 Plus recalled
Audi's previous-generation executive express has been recalled to fix a problem with its engine seal. A total of 67 cars are included in the campaign.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai E-GMP supports Palisade-sized SUV, not vans or utes
Hyundai's new E-GMP architecture won't underpin vans, utes or large, rugged SUVs, with the company suggesting hydrogen power as a possibility for larger, heavier vehicles.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Mini JCW Electric confirmed
Mini is taking its performance brand and making it electric. It's not clear what will power the Mini JCW Electric yet, but BMW has confirmed it's in the works.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai to sell E-GMP models alongside existing EVs
Though it's developed an entirely new electric vehicle architecture, Hyundai will continue offering battery-electric versions of its internal combustion engine-powered range.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2021 Kia Sorento recalled
Kia's seven-seat Sorento SUV has been recalled to fix a problem with its fuel line hose clamp. A total of 630 cars are affected.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai debuting high-performance electric prototype next year, N models possible
Hyundai's new EV architecture hasn't just been developed for miserly commuter cars, with its R&D head promising a high-performance prototype next year and possible N production models.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2021 Toyota GR Supra price and specs
More power, more money. The 2021 Toyota Supra has touched down in Australia, priced from $87,126 before on-road costs.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Hyundai E-GMP: More than 500km range from pure-electric platform
Hyundai has bold plans to accelerate into the world of electric cars, and the E-GMP will play a critical role.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Peugeot 308 spied
France's all-new competitor to the Volkswagen Golf is edging closer to production, with a debut expected early next year.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2022 Volkswagen ID.6 spied
The biggest Volkswagen ID model, the seven-seat ID.6 SUV, has been snapped during cold-weather testing in a cunning, French disguise.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2021 Isuzu D-Max facing 'ongoing supply delays' despite factory restart
Keen on an Isuzu D-Max? You might have to be patient. Although its factory is back up and running, the company is expecting delays.
5 Years Ago