2020 Mazda CX-30 long-term review: Introduction

If you're a little confused about the 2020 Mazda CX-30 and what it represents in the company's SUV range, you'd easily be forgiven. After all, most brands offer models in at least three size categories: small, medium and large. In Mazda Australia's case that strategy has been represented by the little CX-3, the mid-sized CX-5 and its longer seven-seat sibling the CX-8, and the frankly behemoth CX-9.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon coming to Australia in two- and four-door forms

Jeep Australia has announced its first limited-edition version of the JL Wrangler, confirming the Wrangler Rubicon Recon for a run of 100 vehicles. While the lower-grade Sport and Overland versions of the new Wrangler have been available with a choice of short-wheelbase two-door, or long wheelbase four-door ‘Unlimited’ bodies, the Rubicon range-topper has so far been available in four-door form only.

2021 Kia Stinger revealed, Australian debut due later this year

The 2021 Kia Stinger has been revealed ahead of an Australian debut set for later this year, showing what is a relatively subtle mid-life facelift to the company's flagship performance sedan. While styling changes to the refreshed Stinger are minor, the main differences appear to be to the model's tail-lights and new 18- and 19-inch alloy wheel designs.

2021 Lexus LS facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed - UPDATE

UPDATE: Lexus Australia has today confirmed the new-look, upgraded 2021 Lexus LS will make its way to Australia early next year. July 8: The 2021 Lexus LS update has been unveiled, bringing semi-autonomous driving tech and a number of performance improvements to the brand's flagship luxury sedan.

The quest for speed: 0-100km/h through the ages

The sprint to 100km/h. It’s been a performance benchmark since, well, since cars could reach the ton. That triple-figure benchmark happened quite quickly too. After a sluggish start with the Benz Patent-Motorwagen of 1885, which had a top speed of 16km/h by the time it had been refined into Model Number 3 in 1888 (a horse-drawn carriage could travel faster), engineering development soon saw cars capable of hitting 100km/h or more.

Widespread price reductions with new Luxury Car Tax threshold, but not from BMW

The introduction of a new Luxury Car Tax threshold has meant widespread price reductions for new models. However, BMW has chosen not to pass-on the savings, despite lower prices being offered by its competitors. On 1 July 2020 – the beginning of the 2020/2021 Financial Year – the price at which the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) is applied to brand-new vehicles was increased from $67,525 to $68,740, in line with inflation.

Skoda offers extended warranty and fixed-price servicing to Victorian buyers

Skoda is doing its best to entice Victorians stuck at home and day-dreaming about a new car. The Czech brand is offering a free seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty for all new and demonstrator Skoda models sold in Victoria, which is two years more than the standard warranty. New and demo Skodas will also come with a three-year, 45,000km scheduled service pack for new cars delivered in the southern state, also at no extra cost.