Performance Car Event News

Toyota ends production of V6 HiAce
Petrol-powered engine scrapped just two years after its release

Tesla under investigation in US over ‘misleading’ marketing of full self-driving tech
Possible penalties, if the automaker is found to be misleading customers, include the suspension or revocation of autonomous vehicle deployment permits

Porsche Australia unveils app which lets owners sell their cars
New app will let you sell your used Stuttgart metal directly to a Porsche dealer

Lamborghini announces first full EV expected by 2030
Italian bull raging towards electrification producing hybrids only by 2024

2021 Ford Puma ST-Line V review
Ford’s fun driver’s SUV stumbles with some of the important stuff

The top 10 JDM gems that never escaped Japan
These are the forgotten performance heroes that were never officially sold outside Japan

New BMW 2 Series Coupé features confirmed ahead of rumoured mid-year unveiling
Munich’s new two-door sportscar heralded as bigger, faster, and better handling

EVs to be cheaper than ICE cars by 2027
As batteries become cheaper to make and manufacturers dedicate factory floor space to EV production, cheaper, environmentally friendly vehicles are in sight – at least in Europe

Lexus announces timeline for new BEV and PHEV vehicles, hybrid ES also in development
First plug-in hybrid will be unveiled this year, bespoke battery electric vehicle to follow in 2022

Ford survey finds Aussies ‘have forgotten how to drive’ since lockdown
The manufacturer’s own research claims people drive less carefully than they did before the pandemic started and are even prepared to break a few more rules

Budget utes compared: GWM Ute Cannon-L vs Ssangyong Musso XLV Ultimate
All the toys without the sticker shock: we compare the 2021 GWM Ute Cannon-L and Ssangyong Musso XLV Ultimate to find the best dual-cab ute on a budget

New RAM 1500 launches in Australia
High-riding pick-up truck already heading to dealers across the country

Traction Control: Mercedes-AMG C63 S and Lexus RC F throw down in the wet!
Dreary conditions level the playing field as Lexus’ old-school V8 coupe takes on AMG’s twin-turbo powerhouse

2022 Mitsubishi Express Van pricing and features revealed
Rebadged Renault Trafic scores added tech and bigger price tags for some variants

Gallery: Highball Cars & Coffee #6
Melbourne’s car cognoscenti turn out in droves for Highball Cars & Coffee #6

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series ‘set for May reveal’
Leaked internal documents also give further details about the new SUV

Lexus ES 250 added to luxury sedan’s local range
Entry-level ES 250 will sit below range-topping ES 300h variant

BMW X3 and iX3 facelift leak in China
Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC competitor scores refreshed looks and rumoured infotainment upgrade

2021 Haval H6 Lux 2WD review
In a fearsomely competitive SUV arena, the Haval H6 is a shining beacon of adequacy

Kia Sportage and Stinger recalled over fire risk, nearly 60,000 cars affected
The problem affects almost 60,000 examples of the two cars combined

2019 Ford Focus recalled over faulty wiring loom
The issue could cause the engine to stall or lose power

Black Parade: AMG Black Series through the generations
All of the AMG Blacks in one place to celebrate a short but sharp ascent to greatness

2021 Lexus LC500 V8 review
An intoxicating exercise in automotive opulence

Which car should I buy? Ford Focus ST v Hyundai i30 N
Alan needs a practical hot hatch and wrote in struggling to choose between the Ford Focus ST and Hyundai i30 N. Here’s our answer!