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New Bollinger B2 2021: World’s toughest-looking electric dual-cab ute to take on Tesla Cybertruck
Bollinger, a US-market electric manufacturer which is working to “reinvent” the truck, has revealed a cab-chassis version of its B2 pick-up . Electric or not, this cab-chassis has serious specs, with Bollinger claiming 458kW/906Nm outputs from its dual-motor set-up. Bollinger claims the cab chassis is the ideal work vehicle as its massive 120kWh battery (good…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 131
Episode 131 – The new Toyota HiLux – everything we know so far In this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn, and Andrew Chesterton gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The new HiLux – what we know so far and what we’d love to see on the latest version of Australia’s top…
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New Hyundai dual-cab ute 2023 render revealed: Could Korea’s Toyota HiLux rival look this good?
Hyundai’s first proper ute has been rendered as a tough-looking workhorse as we continue to count down the days to the Korean Ford Ranger rival’s official unveiling. This images are the work of designer Enoch Gonzales, who has even furnished the truck with a name – the Hyundai Tarlac. The designer has clearly decided to skip…
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New Nissan 370Z 2021 to score Toyota Supra-crushing 298kW V6: report
If you’re sick of waiting for Nissan to deliver its next Z sports car, the Japanese brand is tipped to release a heavily revised version of the 370Z next year with a 298kW/475Nm engine to tide fans over. According to Japanese publication Best Car Web, who cites “sources close to Nissan”, the significantly updated 370Z…
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New Kia Picanto 2021 leaked: Mitsubishi Mirage rival gets a mid-life facelift
Kia is currently preparing a mid-life facelift for the third-generation Picanto, and we now know what the updated light hatch will look like thanks to a new leak. Scheduled to be launched by Kia mid-year, the facelifted Picanto has been revealed in two marketing images published by Korean Car Blog, and its changes are relatively…
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Toyota Corolla wagon: Will Australia get the most practical version of its best-selling car?
The 12th-generation Corolla has been a smash-hit since its staggered launch, and while hatch and sedan versions are available locally, is Toyota Australia missing a piece of the small-car puzzle? Indeed, we’re talking about the Corolla wagon (aka Touring or Touring Sports). Of course, it’s the most practical member of its small-car family and an…
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What is happening with the Honda Odyssey?
Honda’s fifth-generation Odyssey has been chugging along in Australian showrooms for almost over six years, but when will the brand confirm a new people mover? A new report from Japanese publication Best Car Web is indicating that the next-generation Odyssey might be in jeopardy as sales dwindle and consumer preferences swing towards SUVs. According to…
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How much longer will you be able to buy a 200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser? Incoming 300 Series means time is running out for V8-powered off-roader
The incoming 300 Series has set a ticking clock for a sales of the existing V8-powered 200 Series – so how much longer do you have to buy one? First, it should be pointed out that once it’s gone, it’s gone. There is no plan to extend the 200 Series’ life once its replacement arrives…
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New BMW 5 Series 2021 leaked! Facelifted Mercedes E-Class and Audi A6 rival appears early
Another day, another BMW leak. This time, it’s the seventh-generation 5 Series sedan’s mid-life facelift that has appeared online earlier than expected. Two images of the updated 5 Series were published on germancarforum, showing its subtle exterior revisions that bring it closer in line with the recently launched seventh-generation 3 Series sedan. Up front, the…
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Toyota in 2020: In-demand RAV4 and Corolla help hybrids account for a quarter of sales
Toyota Australia’s hybrid sales are continuing to go from strength to strength, with 2020 on track to be their strongest year yet thanks to two key models. To the end of March, Toyota Australia has sold 11,756 hybrids, accounting for 23.5 per cent of its overall sales. Both are records for the first three months…
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New Toyota Supra 2021 to launch with striking special edition and/or more accessories?
By the end of this year, Toyota Australia will have an updated Supra on sale, and it could arrive with a special edition, or at least some of its features as options. Revealed in Japan this week, the Horizon Blue Edition is limited to 100 units locally and comes with special blue paintwork called –…
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New Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2020 tuned to Porsche 911-crushing 386kW
Boasting the highest output yet for any production four-cylinder engine, the 310kW/500Nm Mercedes-AMG A45 S hyper hatch should be more than enough performance for most. However, if you want to take it to the next level, aftermarket tuner Posaidon has made available its RS 525 upgrade kit that turns the wick up to 386kW/600Nm thanks…
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China takes on the Toyota Land Cruiser! Will the 2020 Geely Haoyue have you rethinking that Prado?
Chinese car maker Geely has set its sights on the Toyota LandCruiser, unveiling the new the striking Haoyue SUV for its home market. Geely, the Chinese auto giant that also owns Volvo, Lotus and Proton, clearly has high hopes for the Haoyue SUV, which will also do battle with the Toyota Highlander (in China), the Mazda…
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New Hyundai i30 N-Line sedan 2021 teased: Hotter version of Elantra replacement set for Australia
Hyundai Australia has confirmed there will be a performance-focused N-Line version of the new i30 sedan when it launches in the second half of this year. To coincide with this news, Hyundai released images of a camouflaged i30 N-Line sedan, but when compared to its ‘regular’ sibling revealed last month, it’s nearly impossible to pick…
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Have we reached peak SUV?
Car brands continue to expand their SUV portfolios with more and more new models as buyers snap them up. But are we now reaching the point of having too many SUVs? Toyota unveiled the all-new Yaris Cross last week, confirming this compact high-rider will arrive in Australian showrooms by the end of 2020. It will…
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New Kia Carnival 2021 to be available in luxury-focused four-seat configuration: report
It is no secret that Kia is currently developing the fourth-generation Carnival people mover ahead of its reveal later this year, and now a new report says it will be optionally available with a luxury-focused four-seat configuration. Speaking to Daum News, a Kia spokesperson said: “There is a high demand for four-seater Carnival among CEOs…
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There has never been a better time to buy a new car
While it might feel like the current crisis is not much good for anything, or anyone, it is actually a great time to buy a new car, particularly if you’re the kind of person who likes to get a bargain. And for once, you can actually thank the coronavirus lockdown for doing you a favour,…
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Porsche finally introduces Android Auto, but not for current models
Porsche has finally made Android Auto smartphone mirroring available for some of its models, but the selection is limited to its classic cars instead of anything found on the floor of a showroom. Dubbed Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM), the new multimedia system is available in single-din configuration as a retrofit for any 911 generation…
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New Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 trademarked in Australia! Corolla-based small SUV to take fight to Kia Seltos
Toyota might have just only revealed the Yaris Cross light SUV, but it also has another new crossover in the works, and it’s likely to be called – you get guessed it – Corolla Cross. About a month ago, Allcarnews published a leaked presentation slide from a Toyota dealer conference in the United States, covering…
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New BMW 2 Series coupe 2021 leaked! Rear-wheel-drive sports car avoids oversized kidney grille
The second-generation BMW 2 Series coupe has reportedly been leaked, with a pair of images revealing it won’t go in the same polarising styling direction as its upcoming 4 Series sibling. Expected to be revealed and launched next year, the new 2 Series coupe will not stray too far from the established formula, according to…