Delivery delays are continuing to frustrate buyers, while other carsales readers are lining up with questions on EVs – costs, value, best brands, hybrid options, home charging and more It’s EV overload this week, from chargers and charging to rising electricity prices and the impact that will have on keeping an electric car mobile. There’s … [Read more…]
Green light for Lexus’ all-new LM 350h luxury people-mover in 2WD and 4WD guise; LM 500h to follow The 2024 Lexus LM has received regulatory approval for sale in Australia, with the LM 350h luxury people-mover now one step closer to launching in the final quarter of this year. Both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive … [Read more…]
Forget about complicated sports equipment, you don’t even need shoes now that barefoot bowling is a thing. Groups small and large can spend a few hours rolling down some balls, enjoying a drink then grabbing a feed at the bar or bistro. So, for a fun day out these urban and regional bowlos are the … [Read more…]
Ford sets sights on outright Dakar Rally honours with homegrown high-performance Ranger Raptor ute Ford Performance’s expansion in world motorsport has continued, with the marque confirming that it will take on the famed Dakar Rally in 2024 with the Ford Ranger Raptor, with long-term plans in place to challenge for outright rally success. For the … [Read more…]
But Aussie off-road racing legend Toby Price claimed his ninth win in the 2023 Finke Desert Race Ford has taken out the Production 4WD category of the gruelling 2023 Finke Desert Race in a near-standard Ford Raptor Ranger. The number 773 Ranger Raptor, driven by American father and son duo Brad and Byam Lovell, finished … [Read more…]
The Isuzu D-MAX 4×4 ute makes a solid base for creating a go-anywhere camping and recreational workhorse Howard ShanksWhen it comes to making a purchase decision on a new vehicle that will meet your motoring needs for the next five to 10 years, it’s important to factor in all the travel and transport scenarios you … [Read more…]
New Hypercar class attracts the biggest outright field in 14 years This weekend’s 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance classic is shaping up to be one of the hottest contested in years, with the crown jewel event marking 100 years since its first edition in 1923. Drawing together the best of the best from the … [Read more…]
Industry urges caution in reading too much into strong May sales result as long-term orders fulfilled The Australian car industry has posted an all-time record sales result for May, shifting 105,694 new vehicles last month as crippling supply shortages finally show signs of easing. That’s good news for buyers who’ve been waiting long periods for … [Read more…]
The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 claims a range of up to 614km, so we planned a 607km tour across the Victorian alps… We are reaching the point where battery-electric vehicle range anxiety is becoming a thing of the past. Right? Nowadays we can hop in our EV and be pretty confident we can go for … [Read more…]
Destination dining is a wonderful thing, and if you’re thinking of heading out for the day (or longer) for a long lunch or dinner, a winery location is a better bet. To escape Sydney for open spaces, glorious views, wonderful food and of course, a glass of wine from the source, here are five fab … [Read more…]