Performance Car Comparisons

Next-gen Audi RS6 to go plug-in hybrid first, then full electric
The next version of the iconic RS6 will be the last to use a combustion engine

Audi RS6: Faster, more powerful variants in the works
Audi will keep with tradition, and release a faster version of its RS6 near the end of production

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 next model to gain Bluelink connectivity
Hyundai’s smartphone connectivity system debuted locally this week on the facelifted Palisade large SUV

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 orders to reopen on August 10, 135 units available
Hyundai has confirmed it will offer a further 135 examples of the Ioniq 5 from next Wednesday

VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet

Hyundai Palisade ANCAP safety rating bumped up from four to five stars for 2023 model
Hyundai’s big SUV has now got a five-star safety rating, after the previous model missed out on top spot

2023 Hyundai Palisade Australian pricing and features
Launched in Australia just two years ago, the Hyundai Palisade is already being upgraded

Aston Martin to debut two new models at Pebble Beach
The company will showcase two new models alongside the DBX707 and Valhalla

New, hardcore Mitsubishi Triton in the works
Mitsubishi reveals it’s working on a rival for the Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rugged X

2023 BYD Atto 3: Production of 3000 a month earmarked for rest of the year
Chinese EV challenger brand has more up its sleeve too – two more models on sale by end of 2022

Industry body reveals ‘three-point plan’ to lower Australia’s vehicle CO2
Comes as research finds if no action is taken just 18 per cent of local fleet will be fully-electric by end of the decade

Jaguar Land Rover Australia gets new Managing Director
Penny Ferguson joins Jaguar Land Rover from global hard luxury retailers Tiffany & Co. and Paspaley

VicRoads to make L and P Plate testing free
New drivers in Victoria to gain free L and P Plate testing plus other monetary concessions

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Ordered paused over supply delay
Toyota’s local arm enacts temporary order pause on popular off-roader

Wagon comparison: 2022 Genesis G70 vs Volkswagen Arteon vs Peugeot 508 review
Tired of the sea of amorphous SUVs? Turn up the style (and practicality) with this trio of svelte wagons. But which is best?

Automotive trade sector facing ‘unprecedented’ skill shortage – calls for Albo to tackle it at Jobs Summit
Australia’s automotive sector is facing a shortage of roughly 33,000 skilled professionals

2022 Mazda 3 price and features
The premium audio system has been removed from the mid-spec Mazda 3 G25 GT, with pricing bumped up across the entire range

Apple CarPlay upgrade complete for Polestar and Volvo in Australia
Not only will Volvo and Polestar owners finally get CarPlay this month, but both marques will offer the next generation when it launches next year

Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre testing ahead of Australian launch
Rolls’ first electric car silently wafts towards production

Victoria Police targeting dangerous and distracted drivers this weekend after spike in road deaths
Cops make plea to drivers heading out this weekend following tragedies

2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spied testing at the Nürburgring, August reveal confirmed
The team at Weissach is making big changes for the 911 GT3 RS, confirming an August 18 debut for the wild variant

Federal Government brings forward fuel quality legislation
Previous Government announced plan to bring forward the 10ppm sulphur limit to 2024 instead of 2027, Albanese administration puts it in motion

Auto organisations join forces to agree industry pathway to EVs
Industry summit brings together 10 parties to find a way forward as the times change

2022 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features
Mazda has confirmed several variants will be dropped from the facelifted CX-5, which also brings additional equipment across the range