BMW iX has announced the pricing of its updated electric SUV for Australia, but has only revealed the base model for now. The new BMW iX is due to arrive in Australia in mid-2025, with the base xDrive45 M Sport model starting at $142,900 (excluding on-road costs). That’s $6000 more than the previous xDrive40 Sport model, but the standard features … Read more
The Suv Audi Q3 is a bit of a quiet achiever, and the Sportback version is a bit cheaper than a BMW X2 – but is the 40 TFSI S line the pick? I reckon the Suv Audi Q3 is one of those quietly excellent cars that more people should consider. Personally, I would have taken the SUV version, … Read more
The thought of a 2025 Ford Everest Raptor is pretty cool, but according to Ford, customers have knocked the idea on the head. One of the big advantages of the 2025 Ford Everest Raptor sharing platform is the opportunity to combine various types of parts and components. Now, with the Ford Ranger Raptor being such a global hit, is … Read more
The long-standing Japanese brand 2025 Nissan Qashqai was recently rumored to be merging with its main rival Honda due to declining sales in the US and China, raising questions about Nissan’s long-term future as a manufacturer. However, the picture in Australia is completely different. Nissan is the third-largest automotive OEM employer in Australia, and its dealer network … Read more
The 2025 subaru forester hybrid is a name synonymous with practicality, performance and a bit more toughness than its mid-sized SUV rivals. But the competition, led by the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, is getting smarter by the day. That’s why Subaru has added a modern design and mechanical upgrades to its sixth-generation Forester. We test drove a UK-specific … Read more
When Toyota launched the 2025 Toyota C-HR in 2016, they completely broke away from their usual car design. Taking the platform of the best-selling Corolla, they turned it into a coupe-style crossover, with turbo petrol and hybrid options. It was launched in Australia in 2017, and a facelift model was introduced in October 2019, adding … Read more
The Ford Ranger Raptor is now a common sight on Australian roads. While it is mostly used as an everyday vehicle, its capabilities are not limited to the city. In fact, it can do things that most cars on the market are unable to do. We recently had the opportunity to participate in a special … Read more
2025 Toyota GR Yaris Take everything that made the previous GR Yaris an absolute beast—massive power, a rock-solid all-wheel-drive system, and a manual transmission that just clicks—and turn it up a notch. That’s exactly what Toyota has done with the 2025 facelift, making this rally-bred hot hatch even sharper, faster, and more exciting to drive. … Read more
The Jaecoo J7 mid-size SUV embodies exactly this idea in terms of design. Its style is quite attractive, and it has many design touches that seem to be inspired by the larger Range Rover model, especially from the rear three-quarter view. Jaecoo’s waterfall-grille blends quite nicely with stacked LED headlights and slim daytime running lights. … Read more
