The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with…

The Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear takes the Jesko and adds more power, torque, and downforce for a big dollop of extra track-day fun. Behind the passenger cell is an upgraded version of the Jesko’s 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Thanks to a revised calibration, and reworked airflow and cooling systems, when using regular unleaded the V8 now makes…

The modern reincarnation of the Land Rover Defender has proven to be a smash hit globally, as well as in Australia. While the wider Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) portfolio has been floundering Down Under of late, the Defender continues to sell in strong numbers – it currently accounts for over half of all Land Rover…

The Volvo XC60 SUV has now surpassed 2.7 million global sales, earning it the title of the “best-selling Volvo ever” and overtaking the iconic Volvo 240 that debuted in the 1970s. Since the original debuted in 2008, the XC60 has been a vehicle of numerous achievements for the now Chinese-owned Swedish brand – including becoming…

Ford Australia says it has “no news” on changes to the Ranger lineup after the entry-level turbo-diesel was dropped from Ford showrooms in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2.0-litre ‘Panther’ turbo-diesel four-cylinder was first fitted to the Australian Ranger in 2020 as a replacement for the previous 2.2-litre ‘Puma’ turbo-diesel, which was finally dropped when…

SPONSORED Australia’s love affair with the ute is legendary. Utes aren’t just vehicles – they’re part of the national identity. From the job site to the campsite, and even the school run, the dual-cab 4×4 ute has become our go-to solution for a vehicle that can do everything. So when an all-new contender arrives…

Apple’s plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until…

With just five days to go, car dealers across Australia are offering huge savings ahead of the end of the financial year (EOFY) on June 30, with attractive deals to be had across a raft of brands and vehicle types. Some of the biggest savings come from Hyundai, with a serious $20,000 off its Ioniq…

Volkswagen Australia has voiced its interest in the most powerful Golf GTI ever, though it’s unclear when it might make it into local showrooms. “The Golf GTI Edition 50 is currently under study by Volkswagen Australia for a local introduction, pending technical milestones and a business case for the vehicle,” Sam Dabestani, product communications manager…

Geely Auto Australia has confirmed a second SUV will soon join its electric EX5 in local showrooms, featuring a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The Geely Starray EM-i shares the same Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform as the EX5, even sharing some items like body panels, but it’s the company’s first global model to…