Motor shows

Subaru Levorg 2020 detailed: Could the new WRX be powered by a 1.8-litre engine?

By Tung Nguyen · 24 Oct 2019

Subaru has remained fairly secretive on the new-generation WRX, but a preview of the next Levorg wagon this week gives us the best indication yet of what to expect from the brand's next all-wheel-drive sports car.With the current Levorg and WRX sharing th

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class future being "reviewed" as brand concedes it's a "niche product" globally

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Oct 2019

The future of the Mercedes-Benz appears uncertain with the brand in Australia confirming the model is under "review".While Mercedes says the premium ute plays a key role in Australia, it also concedes it has become a niche product globally, saying "we con

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Will Nissan launch an electric 'Z' car? "We're working on it"

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Oct 2019

Nissan is investigating electrification options for its next 'Z' car, though the brand concedes it's some way off deciding exactly what direction its performance arm will take in the future. The brand would also considering partnering with another ma

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Nissan not yet working with Mercedes on a next-gen X-Class as doubt over premium ute's future increases

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2019

The future of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class' continues to darken, with Nissan today suggesting it's not currently working with the German company on a new generation of the premium ute.A new-gen Navara - co-developed with the Mitsubishi Triton - is currently

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Nissan Navara Nismo on the cards as brand studies Ford Ranger Raptor's success

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2019

Nissan is studying the global success of the Ford Ranger Raptor as the brand's heavyweights weigh up producing a hardcore Nismo-badged rival. Speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Nissan's new light commercial vehicle chief, Francois Bailly, wou

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Nissan Ariya SUV "almost as fast as a GT-R", even more hardcore Nismo version possible

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2019

Nissan's just unveiled Ariya SUV is more than just a pretty face, with the brand's most senior executives talking up its performance chops and promising it will "almost" match the blistering pace of the GT-R performance halo vehicle.The all-electric cross

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Mazda MX-30 2020 electric SUV goes official

By Stephen Corby · 23 Oct 2019

Mazda has officially unveiled its first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV), a surprisingly rugged-looking small SUV called the MX-30, at the Tokyo Motor Show.

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Honda Jazz 2020 revealed: Australian arrival likely at least one year away

By Tung Nguyen · 23 Oct 2019

Honda’s new-generation Jazz – or Fit, as it is known overseas – has been officially uncovered at this week’s Tokyo motor show, though the brand’s Australian arm says it is still too early to confirm any local details.

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Honda e ruled out for Australia

By Matt Campbell · 23 Oct 2019

The electric Honda e hatch offered a lot of promise, but Aussies won't see it sold locally.

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Nissan's electric feels: New Formula E racer revealed

By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Oct 2019

Nissan has whipped the covers of its new electric racer, with the new-season Formula E car unveiled in Tokyo ahead of the sixth season of the EV race series.Wearing a striking red, black and white livery - traditional Nissan colours, but styled to look l

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