Bentley Bentayga Speed to launch this year with 485kW W12 - report

Bentley is believed to be preparing an even higher-performance version of the Bentayga SUV, dubbed the 'Speed', for reveal later this year. According to a new report by the UK's Autocar, the Bentayga Speed will get a boosted version of the current model's 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12, tuned to deliver 650hp (485kW). The extra grunt should help the big bus hit 100km/h in under 4.0 seconds and hit a top speed of around 190mph (306km/h).

2019 BMW 3 Series pricing and specs

BMW Australia has announced pricing and specification details for the new-generation 3 Series sedan, which will start from $67,900 before on-road costs when it arrives in dealers from March. Just two variants will be available from launch, the familiar 320d and 330i (from $70,900), offering one diesel and one petrol option.

New Cars: 2019 New Car Calendar

We said it in 2017, and in 2018, and we can safely say it again: last year was a big one for new model reveals, and 2019 is shaping up to bring more of the same. With new-car sales numbers having fallen short of a record effort in 2018, the 60-or-so brands operating in Australia will be hoping their latest offerings inspire more interest among local buyers.

2020 Cadillac XT6 unveiled

The new Cadillac XT6 crossover has been unveiled ahead of its in-the-flesh debut at the 2019 Detroit motor show. Design-wise the new seven-seat crossover has front and rear ends largely inspired by the 2016 Escala concept, although it misses out on that vehicle's slinky proportions and silhouette.

2020 Holden Trax possibly teased during presentation

A vehicle we believe is the next-generation Chevrolet Trax was briefly teased during General Motors' financial presentation for 2019. Although the automaker didn't name the crossover, it does look to be significantly smaller than the Equinox and has many styling cues from the recently revealed Blazer, especially its surfacing, side treatment and grille design.

Cadillac to lead GM's electric car push

General Motors has confirmed Cadillac will become its "lead electric vehicle brand", and be the first to offer a vehicle based on its new EV platform. In a shareholder statement declaring its outlook for 2019, the company said Cadillac will "introduce the first model from the company’s all-new battery electric vehicle architecture".

2018 Honda HR-V VTi review

Remember the original Honda HR-V? I was four when it was revealed so my memories are a bit hazy, but it was quite a radical car in its time. You could even get a two-door version, with a cool spoiler sprouting from the roof rails. The two-door was killed as part of a mid-life upgrade, while the wider range died in 2006, before the badge was dusted off to tackle the booming compact crossover segment in 2015.