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Suzuki confirms critical new models

2 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

In February, Suzuki confirmed it had ended production of the three-door Jimny, Ignis, S-Cross, Vitara and Swift Sport for Australia, with a lack of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems which meet new requirements understood to be the reason. While Suzuki stockpiled the models to keep them in showrooms throughout the year, it faces having relatively empty showrooms with just the Jimny XL and Swift.
Why BMW is cutting back on carbon fibre

3 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

The German carmaker has been known to go heavy on the carbon fibre treatment in some of its higher-end and performance models, with everything from interior trim to lighter weight exterior parts. BMW was an early adopter of using carbon fibre on a larger scale too, with its i3 and i8 featuring large amounts of the material. However, it’s recently been busy developing natural fibre composites, which it now says have “reached series maturity” – short for ready for production.
Mazda’s RX-7 successor one step closer

3 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

At the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, Mazda teased the Iconic SP Compact Sports Car concept, which bears a striking resemblance – or at least a strong lineage – to the final FD-generation RX-7. Since then, reports of the Iconic SP heading to production have frequently emerged, though conflicting information has suggested it may replace the MX-5, or be a standalone model, or maybe not even reach showrooms at all.
Not everyone will understand this Porsche

3 days ago | torquecafe.com | Stephen Ottley

Before you even climb aboard the latest Porsche 911 Carrera T tells you what it’s all about. As you open the door, projected onto the ground is a logo proudly telling the world that this car is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox. The same logo is on a sticker adhered to the rear quarter window and inside our test car the gear shifter sits proudly in the centre of the cabin capped by a smooth Walnut knob.
Nissan reveals LandCruiser crusher

3 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Unveiled in the Middle East and US overnight, the Patrol Nismo – or Armada Nismo in North America – has made a return, having been available on the previous-generation Y62. Nissan has adopted a familiar formula, with the Patrol Nismo seemingly being equally as inspired by its Z Nismo sports car stablemate as its predecessor, though that may just be down to its exclusive Stealth Grey paintwork.
Supercar hero’s successor spied testing

3 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

The highly anticipated successor to the famed LFA of the early 2010s, the LFR is one of the Japanese luxury brand’s worst-kept secrets, having previously been spied testing in winged guise at the Nürburgring. However, this latest footage from the US shows a wingless LFR being driven around Angeles Crest outside of Los Angeles, trailing a previous-generation Mercedes-AMG GT.
Toyota preparing surprise new Prado

4 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Toyota this week launched the 250 Series LandCruiser Prado in the UK and Europe, where it is simply badged as the Land Cruiser – as the full-size 300 Series isn’t sold there. It’s the same SUV as what’s been on sale in Australia for the past few months, however UK buyers get an exclusive variant, the Land Cruiser Commercial.
Long live petrol power: EV early adopter makes U-turn

4 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Sales of electric vehicles continue to grow globally, however the repeal of incentives in most markets as well as limited infrastructure means the big boom in popularity has come and gone. That is affecting carmakers, who projected their lineups would go fully electric by certain dates, and are now devising new strategies to reduce their tailpipe emissions while giving customers the cars they want.
Ford Mustang’s V8 rival set to return

4 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Until recently, the Mustang had competitors – at least in the US market – from General Motors and Stellantis in the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger, respectively. However, production of both models ended in 2023, leaving the Mustang as the sole traditional muscle car. While Stellantis now has a coupe in the reborn Charger (also available as a sedan), it’s an electric vehicle, and the first examples of the six-cylinder version have only just started to roll down the production line.
Ford’s most affordable Rangers safe in Australia

4 days ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

UK publication Professional Pickup reported Ford will remove the Ranger’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the nation’s model lineup in 2026, impacting both the single-turbo and bi-turbo diesel engines. Instead, the Ranger will only be available with the larger 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, as well as the new 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, pushing the price of entry up for buyers. These changes have now been confirmed to also apply in Europe.