NSW-Victoria border crossings: The drives to do once restrictions lift

It’s true that you often don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. All those people planning a Victoria to New South Wales road trip (or vice versa) will know this feeling all too well, after their travel plans were put on a six-week hold with the re-introduction of Victoria’s coronavirus lockdowns. But while the stay-at-home restrictions may mean you’re spending less time on the road, this translates to more time at home, preparing for your inevitable post-COVID road trip.

2021 Nissan Magnite concept revealed for India

Fresh off its premium new electric Ariya SUV unveiling, Japanese car maker Nissan now revealed the 2021 Nissan Magnite compact SUV concept. Designed in Japan, the production version of the concept shown here is expected to go on sale in India early next year, where it will also be built.

2020 Mazda CX-5 Akera AWD review

Mazda loves that ‘new year, new me’ optimism. What’s not to love? A little optimism goes a long way. In the case of the CX-5 medium SUV, the ‘new year’ means this year’s model comes with a couple of tiny revisions. Maybe not quite enough to have you lamenting if you bought last year’s model, but there to keep things fresh all the same.

Porsche 3D-prints lightweight pistons for 911 GT2 RS

Pistons inside the Porsche 911 GT2 RS are being manufactured using 3D printing, with the technology slowly being introduced in different areas of the automaker's offerings. Porsche says the process of 3D printing has allowed engineers to create a stronger and lighter piston, as well as creating a cooling duct to lower temperatures.

Ford Bronco: Blue oval asks Goodyear to hide Wrangler tyre branding

Goodyear has been asked by Ford to make Wrangler markings on its tyres less conspicuous, according to American car website Motor1. Ford launched three new models under the Bronco sub-brand last week, aimed at competing with Jeep – and the Jeep Wrangler is directly in its sights. Unfortunately for Ford, one of Goodyear's most popular off-road tyres shares the same name with Jeep's off-road vehicle, leading Ford to request the prominent competitor's name be made less obvious.

Project Cars: 2003 Range Rover Vogue

Arguably the dumbest family car you could possibly buy on almost any criteria, this 2003 Range Rover Vogue (L322) has been serving as the Purcell family bus for the last four years or so. Most daily driven family cars aren’t seen to be a project vehicle, but this is one's a different kettle of fish.

2021 Suzuki Ignis Series II review

The box-shaped Suzuki Ignis may look like an oddball car, but it has a slice of the new-car market almost to itself. The high-riding hatchback has the driving position of an SUV, and a slightly taller ground clearance than most cars; however, it’s still more at home in the city. Bumper-to-bumper, the Suzuki Ignis is one of the smallest vehicles on sale in Australia. Others include the Kia Picanto and Mitsubishi Mirage.