Alfa Romeo has a long history of high-performance internal combustion-powered cars, but it’s willing to explore the world of high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) if they can capture the automaker’s Italian charm. The brand’s legacy was formed through a plethora of iconic cars for both the road and racetrack, a tradition that has continued to this…
Alfa Romeo Australia has confirmed it will offer 50 new limited-edition Intensa Special Series vehicles locally, each of which will bring cosmetic and chassis upgrades, plus additional driver assist tech. Available to order now, the 50 vehicles will include 10 Tonale small SUVs priced from $69,990 before on-road costs, 10 Stelvio mid-size SUVs priced from…
American electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has staged a significant turnaround by posting its best-ever quarterly production and delivery figures, with 447,450 vehicles manufactured and 497,077 cars delivered to customers globally between July and September – both new benchmarks for the brand. The spike comes after the brand posted its largest quarterly sales decline in…
The GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid SUV will have a sticker price of $79,990 drive-away. There is, however, an incentive for those interested to jump in early, with the company offering ‘early bird’ drive-away pricing of $77,990 for private buyers, and $76,990 for ABN holders. According to the terms and conditions, to qualify…
The Lamborghini Diablo turns 35 this year, and the Italian performance car specialist is commemorating the icon status of one of its most loved and desirable models. Conceived as a successor to the also-iconic Countach, the Diablo heralded a new era for the Lamborghini brand and became the world’s fastest road car when it was…
The Isuzu MU-X range has seen its 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine axed in favour of a more powerful and more efficient new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that better meets the demands of large off-road SUV buyers. This gruntier new turbo-diesel – an evolution of the previous base engine – also adds a new eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission…
Runout specials on the Cupra Formentor continue, with the flagship 228kW VZx performance flagship now being advertised from $51,990 drive-away – $10,000 less than before. The sale applies to model year 2024 (MY24) stock, the final builds before the incoming facelift entered production. In addition to the drive-away price, Cupra Choice finance is offering weekly…
Volvo has revised its electrification targets for Australia after previously committing to an all-electric vehicle (EV) lineup by the end of this year. Back in 2022, local managing director Stephen Connor pledged that Volvo Car Australia would go EV-only heading into 2026. However, that hasn’t come to pass, with the brand still set to offer…
BYD has officially hit the sales podium in Australia’s biggest and most competitive vehicle segment – mid-size SUVs – with its Sealion 7 electric vehicle (EV) snagging a top-three spot behind the Tesla Model Y and Toyota RAV4. September VFACTS figures reveal 1887 examples of the Sealion 7 were delivered last month in the model’s…

