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Six-wheeled Toyota Land Cruiser is rugged platform for a motorhome

Six-wheeled Toyota Land Cruiser is rugged platform for a motorhome

It rides on an air suspension and has three locking differentials. Hydraulic jacks make tire changes easier.

By Brian Potter 18 August 2023

See A 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser converted to electric drive 4 miles underwater

See A 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser converted to electric drive 4 miles underwater

The makeshift EV drove on the nearly 30 metres deep seabed of Darwin Harbour in Northern Australia.

By Brian Potter 03 August 2023

Toyota dealer owner had to buy never-sold Lexus LFA, here's why

Toyota dealer owner had to buy never-sold Lexus LFA, here's why

The V10 supercar had to be sold to avoid the risk of becoming unregistrable.

By Brian Potter 07 July 2023

Kia Tasman trademark could be for new truck for emerging markets

Kia Tasman trademark could be for new truck for emerging markets

The company filed trademark applications for the name in Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and France.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

13:16 Races and Chases

12 three-row SUVs drag race before surprise guest arrives to take the win

12 three-row SUVs drag race before surprise guest arrives to take the win

They were grouped into three series of four models before a 13th SUV stole their thunder.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

Toyota GR Yaris has its three-cylinder engine tuned to 741 bhp

Toyota GR Yaris has its three-cylinder engine tuned to 741 bhp

That's nearly three times more than the standard 1.6-litre engine produces.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

16-year-old learner driver spotted in 760-bhp Lamborghini Aventador SV

16-year-old learner driver spotted in 760-bhp Lamborghini Aventador SV

He hopped behind the wheel of the supercar right after school.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

Kia dealers claim ladder-frame pickup truck coming in 2025 - report

Kia dealers claim ladder-frame pickup truck coming in 2025 - report

It's allegedly codenamed "TK" and will get a diesel engine.

By Adrian Padeanu 28 May 2023

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta finally launched in Europe and Oz

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta finally launched in Europe and Oz

The vision and AI-based advanced driver-assist system is reportedly only available to a few beta testers for now.

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

01:36 Supercars

McLaren Senna lifted 57 stories to £20.8m flat where it can't be driven

McLaren Senna lifted 57 stories to £20.8m flat where it can't be driven

It's likely a permanent addition to Adrian Portelli's luxury penthouse in Melbourne, Australia.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2023

Tesla cancels right-hand-drive Model S and Model X orders

Tesla cancels right-hand-drive Model S and Model X orders

Customers have the option of taking delivery of an LHD version, convert their order to a Model 3/Y, or cancel it altogether.

By Dan Mihalascu 13 May 2023

Toyota Land Cruiser J70 gets new four-cylinder diesel engine, keeps V8

Toyota Land Cruiser J70 gets new four-cylinder diesel engine, keeps V8

No word on a hybrid powertrain option for the venerable J70, but the diesel V8 sticks around for the foreseeable future.

By Mark Webb 07 May 2023

Races and Chases

Tesla app helps recover stolen Model X from escaping gunman that raided tennis player’s home

Tesla app helps recover stolen Model X from escaping gunman that raided tennis player’s home

Nick Kyrgios’s bright green Tesla was allegedly stolen from his mother at gunpoint.

By Brian Potter 04 May 2023

02:02 Crashes / Wrecks

Watch Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale crash into pickup

Watch Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale crash into pickup

The truck landed on top of another car.

By Brian Potter 04 May 2023

Daytime running lights reduce accident risk by 8.8 percent: study

Daytime running lights reduce accident risk by 8.8 percent: study

According to the study, DRLs are most effective at reducing risk at dawn or dusk.

By Jacob Oliva 16 April 2023

02:15 Crashes / Wrecks

See medical plane in Australia land on highway to help injured SUV driver

See medical plane in Australia land on highway to help injured SUV driver

The SUV crashed in a remote location in the outback, with the driver left in a life-threatening situation.

By Brian Potter 07 April 2023

Suzuki Jimny Heritage special edition gets retro look, red mudflaps

Suzuki Jimny Heritage special edition gets retro look, red mudflaps

Only 300 are being made and all will have a manual gearbox.

By Adrian Padeanu 04 March 2023

01:49 Supercars

Watch Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo tame Tasmania with Mark Webber

Watch Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo tame Tasmania with Mark Webber

It's ideally suited for the treacherous road known as Jacob's Ladder.

By Brian Potter 22 February 2023

Mazda6 to soldier on for a while despite recent UK exit

Mazda6 to soldier on for a while despite recent UK exit

By Brian Potter 31 January 2023

Red Bull F1 car spotted on iconic Aussie road

Red Bull F1 car spotted on iconic Aussie road

A Red Bull Formula 1 car has been spotted on the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge in New South Wales.

By Andrew van Leeuwen 30 January 2023

Ford Falcon V8 duels two-cylinder Fiat 126 in fuel economy test

Ford Falcon V8 duels two-cylinder Fiat 126 in fuel economy test

It's Ford vs. Fiat in a battle of the least.

By Brian Potter 16 January 2023

New VW Golf R driver doing 174 mph pulled over by police

New VW Golf R driver doing 174 mph pulled over by police

He was doing more than 100 mph over the speed limit.

By Brian Potter 07 November 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Jeep Cherokee leaving Australia as right-hand-drive production ends

Jeep Cherokee leaving Australia as right-hand-drive production ends

Sales for the SUV have drastically fallen in the country.

By Brian Potter 03 November 2022

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor rally version teased, debuts tomorrow

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor rally version teased, debuts tomorrow

The performance truck is about to go racing.

By Brian Potter 31 October 2022

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