2023 Subaru Crosstrek: The renamed replacement for the Subaru XV, the Crosstrek, is due in Australian showrooms in April, with more technology – but the same engines as the previous model, and higher prices. — @drivecomau
The Crosstrek – a name offered on the XV in North America for a decade, but now standard globally – introduces a new look, more modern technology and improved safety systems to Subaru's smallest SUV.
The KSh3 billion rehabilitation of the Kisumu Inland Port has started paying dividends following the start of MV Uhuru 1 Wagon ferry operations, which is eyeing the Uganda petroleum trade. — Business Daily
With a capacity to ship over a million litres of fuel to the landlocked country, the historic vessel built in 1966 has rekindled the fortunes of Lake Victoria as a viable transportation route.
Jan 22, 2023 • 20 tweets • 8 min read
The load-lugging 2023 @BMW M3 Touring finally gives the firm a direct rival for the Audi RS 4 Avant. It could be the ultimate do-everything high-performance car. — @AutoExpress
It’s only available in the UK in Competition form, and it also comes exclusively with BMW’s M xDrive all-wheel drive system, while it builds on the M3 saloon’s distinctive looks.
Jan 21, 2023 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
The "sustainable sneaker" from Asics retails for $128. Asics collaborated with Japanese company Toyoda Gosei to find a better use for left-over airbag fabric from the manufacturing process that would normally be thrown away.
According to the company, the material is strong, flexible, and highly durable, making it a great fit for the upper part of the shoe.
Jan 21, 2023 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
The VW Passat was discontinued from North America last year, but European buyers will be blessed with an all-new generation of the popular nameplate, set to debut before the end of 2023. — This thread contains illustrations that are neither related to nor endorsed by VW...
SUVs have pretty much conquered the D-Segment in Europe forcing most automakers to discontinue their medium-sized sedans. However, Volkswagen thinks there is still space for a new Passat in the Old Continent before it becomes an EV-only brand.
Famed oil and lubricants company Motul is celebrating its fifth year as the Dakar Rally’s official lubricant partner with the debut of a rally-inspired and customized 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer (WS).
Beginning in 2018, the partnership has become a staple of Motul’s commitment to the most extreme forms of competitive motorsport.
Jan 21, 2023 • 20 tweets • 6 min read
Toyota has been Australia’s market-leading brand since 2003 and that unbroken run didn’t change in 2022, with the Japanese carmaker accounting for 21.4 per cent of the nation’s new car sales last year, thanks to top-selling models in several market segments. — Just 4X4s
“We recognise that Toyota is extremely fortunate that well-recognised nameplates like Hilux, Corolla and Land Cruiser - all of which have more than half a century of heritage and success in Australia -
Jan 20, 2023 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
A deal between French carmaker Renault and Japanese partner Nissan could be announced as early as Feb 1 as months of negotiations on how to reshape their alliance progress, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. — Channel News Asia
The deal would see Renault cut its stake in Nissan to 15%, equalising the carmakers' holdings in each other, sources previously told Reuters.
Jan 20, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Tank, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors focused on off-road vehicles, published the first photo of its third SUV, called Tank 700. — Car Scoops
As suggested by its name, the new model will slot above the already available Tank 300 and Tank 500, with a similar footprint to the Toyota Land Cruiser Series 300.
Jan 7, 2023 • 30 tweets • 12 min read
The 2022 VW Polo GTI is an excellent all-rounder for those looking for a Sporty Hatchback. The latest Polo GTI was first unveiled in Europe in mid-2021 but only recently landed in Australia.
It’s not significantly different than the model it replaces and as such, continues to be powered by the same EA888 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Jan 7, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
The Toyota Hilux remains Australia's favourite pickup (and vehicle, for that matter) sweeping aside newer rivals like the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max in the dual-cab sales race. — Cars Guide
The 2022 sales results were genuinely wild for Toyota, which - in a year marked by stock shortages and delivery delays - managed to increase Hilux sales by almost 22% 64,391, making it not just Australia's favourite pickup, but also the country's favourite vehicle overall.
Jan 7, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Jaguar-Land Rover is on a recruitment blitz, and the British car-maker hopes to attract former employees from the social media platform Twitter. — @drivecomau
Twitter was purchased by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for $US44 billion ($AU70 billion) in October 2022, slashing the company's workforce by half within a matter of weeks – including many from the company's Australian office, as first reported by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
Jan 7, 2023 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Toyota executives have conceded wait times for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – Australia's most popular SUV and top-selling petrol-electric car – are now so long customers at the back of the queue could be rewarded by being among the first to take delivery of the next all-new model.
Wait times for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid remain between 18 months and two years for the most popular variants, though some customers have reported taking delivery six to 12 months from placing an order after buyers in the waiting list ahead of them pulled out of the deal.
Jan 7, 2023 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
This is the IAT T-Mad and it is, for lack of a better description, China’s answer to the Tesla Cybertruck. While it has only been showcased as a concept, the wild electric truck is expected to reach the production line. — @Carscoop
Presented for the first time at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the T-Mad is a gargantuan electric pickup truck with a keen focus on off-roading.
Jan 6, 2023 • 15 tweets • 5 min read
BYD’s newest brand called YangWang launched its first model in China, a fully electric ladder-frame luxury off-roader. The new Yangwang U8 combines rugged looks with a quad motor layout and sophisticated technology assisting with its off-road capabilities. — @Carscoop
The silhouette of the new U8 looks to be heavily inspired by the Land Rover Defender, although the styling is unique to the YangWang brand.
Jan 6, 2023 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport Revealed For Australia 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
.@Toyota_Aus says it expects the dual-cab GR Sport to arrive in the second half of 2023. Pricing has yet to be revealed, but will almost certainly be above the $70,200 before on-roads sticker of the current Rogue range-topper.
Jan 6, 2023 • 13 tweets • 7 min read
Meet the Afeela, a Sony Honda Mobility joint venture formed between the two Japanese industrial giants last year. The prototype made its debut at CES in Las Vegas. — @autocar
It was detailed on stage by Sony Honda Mobility chief executive Yasuhide Mizuno, who said it represented “a new relationship between people and mobility”.
Jan 6, 2023 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
√ With love from Thailand — Masidis Benz 500SEL (Not For Sale)
√ Imported from the UK to Thailand
√ Current Mileage: 124,932 Miles
P.S Dani from Thailand shared these pics with the Old Merc Guy, I'm here doing the Lord's work.
Production of the new wide-track @Toyota_Aus Hilux Rogue has ramped-up as it prepares to compete with the new-generation @FordAustralia Ranger. — @drivecomau
While the Hilux cruised to outright sales victory for the seventh year in a row in 2022 and posted a new sales record in Australia – and the second-placed Ford Ranger hit reverse amid the changeover to a new model – the rivalry between the two top sellers is about to heat up.