2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series revealed, Australia confirmed: video

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series has finally been revealed, and a small number of Australian buyers will have the chance to claim one. After years of speculation dating back to 2015, the GT Black Series is upon us, and boasts the most powerful V8 engine to ever come from Mercedes-AMG.

2021 Range Rover models gain new hybrid option, diesel V8 axed

The 2021 Range Rover and 2021 Range Rover Sport have been unveiled, with the luxury SUVs gaining an all-new hybrid diesel powertrain and two new model variants. The 48 volt mild-hybrid twin-turbo diesel 3.0-litre inline six cylinder offers either 221kW/650Nm or 258kW/700Nm in the Range Rover, or a third option of 183kW/600Nm in the Range Rover Sport. If optioning the new hybrid diesel, only the highest power option is available in the Long-Wheel-Base (LWB) Range Rover.

2021 Range Rover to get Apple CarPlay standard across the range

One of the most expensive four-wheel-drives on sale in Australia will finally get a basic infotainment feature that has been standard on budget-priced hatchbacks for years. The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will come with Apple CarPlay as standard across the entire line-up for the first time when the updated model arrives in showrooms later this year. It was previously standard only on selected models and an extra cost option on others.

SsyangYong extends Musso XLV ute EOFY deals

SsangYong has extended its end of financial year offers on the Musso XLV ute. The Ultimate + version is being offered at drive away prices of $42,990 for ABN holders, and $43,990 for private buyers. On top of the drive away deal, SsangYong has also included extra equipment and after sales support to sweeten the deal.

Toyota Corolla Cross – what to expect from Toyota’s new compact SUV in Australia

Toyota has unveiled its newest SUV internationally, introducing the Corolla Cross nameplate to trade on the one-two punch of its best-selling badge and the continuing rise of SUV sales. Despite the recent global reveal, Australia isn't expected to see the new model any earlier than late 2022, while markets such as Thailand, where the new model will be manufactured, will see stock filling showrooms as early as September 2020.

BMW with COVID19 number plates 'abandoned' in Adelaide

A BMW with ‘COVID19’ number plates has mysteriously been left in a carpark at Adelaide Airport. ABC News reported the vehicle has potentially been there since "February or even earlier”. A spokesman for Adelaide Airport was unable to confirm exactly how long the car had been abandoned, but told CarAdvice the 2009 BMW 5 Series sedan is not parked illegally or currently accumulating fines. It is believed the vehicle is in a staff car park at the facility.

2021 Suzuki Swift Sport Series II review

The Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatch has come in for a midlife update after this generation model went on sale two-and-a-half years ago. The 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport Series II – arriving in showrooms in limited numbers now before supply ramps up from August 2020 – retains its familiar formula: a perky turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission in a package that weighs less than 1000kg.