2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost revealed

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has pulled back the sheet on the 2021 Ghost sedan, giving a first glimpse and key details of what to expect from the new model. The new Ghost follows the Rolls-Royce Post Opulent design philosophy, thus “rejecting superficial expressions of wealth,” according to press materials. Be that as it may, the unmistakable Pantheon grille still resides up front, only now it features discreet 20-LED downlighting. Rejected superficiality indeed.

2020 Toyota RAV4 GXL petrol 2WD review

2020 is bound to go down in history for any number of reasons, most of which are hard to put a positive spin on. For the auto industry, it marks the year the Toyota RAV4 took top spot in the monthly sales charts. That victory was some 26 years in the making, and 2020’s new-car market is hardly a stable one, but who knew when the RAV4 arrived in the mid 1990s it would go on topple cars like the Mitsubishi Magna, Ford Falcon, and Holden Commodore as they fell one by one?

2021 Hyundai Kona and Kona N Line revealed, Australian plans confirmed

The 2021 Hyundai Kona has been unveiled, and with it comes a sporty new N Line variant. Until the hero Kona N debuts, the N Line will stand in as the flagship of the petrol-powered Kona range. The updated Kona gets more tech and styling options, along with a new grille, new bumper designs and refreshed lights, giving the small SUV a sharper look. Those wanting a sportier experience can now opt for the new Hyundai Kona N Line, which gets a body-coloured styling kit and new alloy wheels.

Ford Ranger gets the Roush Performance treatment

US tuning company Roush Performance has released an upgrade package for the Ford Ranger in North America. A side-exiting exhaust and some Fox shock absorbers are the only mechanical changes to Ford's dual cab ute, with most of the items in the package being visual upgrades. As the exhaust system relates to the 2.3-litre petrol turbo engine fitted to US models, it's no good for Aussie Ranger models.

2021 Skoda Enyaq iV electric car revealed, no good news for Australia

Skoda has unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the Skoda Enyaq iV, with the new model offering the choice of three different battery sizes, quick charging capabilities and a claimed range of up to 510km. The Enyaq iV – named after 'enya', the Irish word for 'source of life' – is Skoda's first production model to be based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB modular electric car platform. It forms part of the wider Skoda iV electrification program.

2020 Kia Seltos recalled over design compliance issue

Kia Australia has issued a recall of 2465 examples of its Seltos SUV from the 2020 model-year, citing a design compliance issue pertaining to the cars' in-built anti-theft mechanisms. The recall notice, which was lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), states the Seltos is "not compliant" with an Australian Design Rule requiring an anti-theft lock to be fitted to the steering column shaft.

Stay (sonder) classy, Mercedes-Benz

There are more expensive, more luxurious, sumptuous even, large saloon cars on the road and in garages around the world. But nothing has succeeded and makes a statement as big and bold as Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model, the S-Class. How successful has the S-Class been since the first of the breed appeared in 1951? Try four million sales globally, making it easily the biggest selling, large luxury saloon in history.