The Ram 1500 Laramie Sport starts at AU$136,950 and rocks a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 390 hp https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 7 hours ago Ram’s hugely popular 1500 pickup truck family has grown in Australia with the launch of the new Laramie Sport variant. The new truck has arrived following what has been a record-breaking […]
Driver Accidentally Flips His Own Car In Road Rage Incident Before Pulling A Knife
The two drivers ultimately walked away without injury but one had an escort to jail with police When road rage gets really out of hand everybody seems to lose. That’s certainly true of one such incident recently recorded in Australia. A man in a Holden Astra SUV rams a small sedan only to end up […]
Toyota Hilux Will Gain A Mild-Hybrid Diesel Option In 2024
The current generation of the iconic truck will get a mild dose of electrification in its twilight years Toyota Australia officially confirmed that the current generation of the Hilux will get a mild-hybrid option starting in the first half of 2024, based on the existing turbodiesel powertrain. The 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine will be upgraded […]
Vintage Vibes With A Sprinkle Of Modern Magic
The Rebel With A Classic Cause In Sydney’s bustling heart, my eyes landed on Tristram Deas’ fantastic creation – a Ford Cortina Mk1 that blends old school charm with modern performance. Back in 1992, Tristram lucked out when he bought this diamond in the rough from a neighbour who’d unearthed the abandoned Cortina in rural New South […]
Let’s Play GT-R Bingo! – Speedhunters
Gotta Collect ‘Em All! If there’s one thing that gets car collectors, car photographers and JDM fanboys more excited than a regular Nissan Skyline GT-R, it’s hunting for the elusive variants. It’s a bit like automobile Pokémon. Roaming the Elite GT-R display inside the 2023 PRP GT-R Festival at Sydney Motorsport Park last weekend, I was smacked […]
GT-R Life: More Than Metal
Trash & Treasure The old adage, “today’s trash may be tomorrow’s treasure” is overly cliché, but when it comes to the revolving door of Japan’s ageing ‘golden era’ performance cars, it’s frighteningly precise. As luck would have it, Australia has for many served as a dumping ground for these second-hand, less-than-brand-new motoring icons, with the crown jewel […]
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Rented Lamborghini Huracan Into Used Car Dealer Lot
The Lamborghini Huracan came to a stop on top of a parked Ford Falcon, and caused damage to two other vehicles by Sebastien Bell 5 hours ago by Sebastien Bell It is often said that the ability to buy a supercar doesn’t mean you have the ability to drive it. Now, an Australian man has […]
JDM Speed: On Track In South Australia
Ignition: The Sparks Of JDM Speed Some of us settled for boredom during our pandemic-induced lockdowns, but others used the quiet time to think, plan and build. A group of South Australian Japanese car enthusiasts fell squarely into the latter category, and the result was a new event for the local scene. After successful events in 2021 […]
Peugeot Drops Diesel Options For Passenger Model Lineup In Australia
Peugeot has announced that it will no longer offer diesel powertrain options for its passenger models and SUVs in Australia, following the discontinuation of the GT diesel trims in the 3008 and 5008 SUVs. The only remaining Peugeot-branded diesel vehicles in Australia are the Expert and Boxer LCVs, while the rest of the lineup will […]
Hyundai Palisade Driving Without Body Panels Fined By The Police
Sometimes even police officers are left puzzled by the weird cases they stumble across on public roads. The latest example is a Hyundai Palisade that was driving without many essential body panels in Australia, inevitably drawing the attention of the police. The SUV, or what was left of it, drove past a police patrol on […]