Want the latest in
Vehicle Reviews?
Join thousands of readers who get the latest updates, trends, and insights straight to their inbox.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you help us remain free for all.
Follow us on:
Advertisement
Vehicle Reviews
GMC Yukon beats Rivian to market with 180-degree turn function
GM is keeping quiet about a design feature in the 2021 GMC Yukon that allows it to perform a controlled 180-degree turn via what’s been tagged the ‘Hurricane Turn’. According to US media site, Motor Trend, the 2021 GMC Yukon…
Oops. Mopar reveals Jeep Wrangler Rubicon PHEV details
Jeep showed off its all-new Wrangler Rubicon PHEV (4Xe) at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas but it didn’t give anything away, unfortunately it seems that Mopar spilt the beans. Jeep is pushing hard to include electrified drivetrains…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Review: First Drive
Dave Morley’s first drive 2020 Jeep Gladiator Review with performance, ride and handling, practicality, safety and verdict. 2020 Jeep Gladiator Specifications Price From $70,000 (est) Warranty Five years/100,000km Safety Not rated Engine 3.6-litre petrol V6 Power 213kW at 6400rpm Torque 353Nm at 4100rpm Transmission Eight-speed automatic Drive Part-time…
2020 Ford Bronco tested off-road
The 2020 Ford Bronco will be revealed around the middle of this year with Ford releasing an official teaser video showing a prototype Bronco being tested off-road. The internet is literally on tender hooks waiting for the release of the…
Rivian R1T shows off 360-degree ‘Tank Turn’
Following the release of a fake video in the middle of last year that claimed to show a Rivian R1T performing a ‘tank turn’, Rivian has released an official video but is that a good thing? Tesla’s ugly-as-sin and likely-to-fall-foul-of-every-known-safety-agency…
Land Rover adds $20k value to Discovery and Range Rover…
Land Rover Australia has announced two new limited-edition variants of the Land Rover Discovery SE and Range Rover Sport SE which boast $20k in extra equipment. Despite getting $20k worth of extra gear, Land Rover has announced prices are on-hold…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review 2019
Read our review of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with price, specs, on- and off-road performance, practicality, handling, safety and more. The modern Jeep Wrangler owes its origins to the World War II Willys Jeep that saw military service across…
ANCAP ups Jeep Wrangler to 3 stars but it’s still not happy…
The Jeep Wrangler has jumped from its dismal one-star ANCAP rating to a three-star rating thanks to active safety assistance inclusions but ANCAP warns that deficiencies remain. ANCAP has announced it is altering the Jeep Wrangler’s rating to 3 stars…
Jaguar Land Rover buys Bowler
Jaguar Land Rover has purchased Bowler, the all-terrain performance and rally raid vehicle maker. Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations has purchased Bowler, claiming it’s a “natural fit”. Founded back in 1985, Bowler was responsible for pioneering the production of…
Takata Airbag recall just got much bigger and more dangerous
A recall is being issued for vehicles with Takata airbags running NADI 5-AT inflators…yes, this is a new type of Takata airbag with a dodgy inflator. The Takata airbag recall (read: scandal) has just become a whole lot bigger and…
Zombie-fighting Jeep Wrangler for auction
The Jeep Wrangler has always featured heavily with modders, and this supercharged 2017 Wrangler has been hit with a heavy brush. This heavily modified 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport is going under the hammer at RM Sothebys in the US…
Jeep confirms switch to hybrid or full electric drivetrain by 2022
Jeep confirms it will switch to hybrid or full-electric drivetrain on all models from 2022 casting further doubt on whether the Gladiator will be offered with a diesel engine in Australia. Words by Dave Morley: Jeep has announced that every…
Jeep Australia blaming social media for poor sales
Jeep Australia has slumped to less than 9000 sale so far this year and is blaming Australian social media users for the poor result. Words by Dave Morley: Jeep bosses want Australians to stop picking on them. The brand in…
Holden drops Commodore in favour of 4x4s and SUVs
Holden has announced it will drop the Commodore in 2020 to focus instead on 4x4s and SUVs which make up 76% of its new vehicle sales. Holden has announced it will drop the Commodore in 2020 along with the Astra,…
Ku-ring-gai Council Not Targeting 4X4 Owners, it says
Despite 59 streets banning vehicles with a 3t GVM limit, Ku-Ring-Gai Council said it is not targeting 4X4 owners. Ku-ring-gai Council, in the northern suburbs of Sydney, has limited access to vehicles with a GVM of more than 3000kg (we…
