Articles by Mike Ryan

Land Rover is one of the most improved brands in the UK - in 6th place and entering the top ten list of manufacturers for the first time - according to data collated in the Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Survey (VOSS).

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced on May 22 that the Outlander Sport (known as the ASX in Australia has been named a 2013 "Top Safety Pick+"*2 award winner by the United States' Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)*3.

Monster Jam has been described as one of the world's most exciting touring shows. In October 19, it's be Australia's turn to experience this monster truck extravaganza, when Monster Jam takes over Sydney's ANZ Stadium.

Toyota has launched an extensive range of Toyota Genuine accessories to complement the new generation RAV4, including items exclusive to GX and GXL spec vehicles.

The Brisbane Truck Show kicked off yesterday, and one of the more 'unconventional' trucks on show was Brad Gallard's Finke-winning Trophy Truck. \nResplendent in its new 'Toyo Tires' livery, Gallard's beast takes pride of place on the Toyo Tyre & Rubber Australia stand (Stand 20) in the Great Hall on the foyer level of the Brisbane Exhibition Centre.

Volkswagen uses their annual gathering at Worthersee in Austria to 'road test' new ideas and concepts to VW aficionados. This year, alongside a performance-based Golf GTi cabriolet, and radically altered Audi TT, Volkswagen also unveiled a race-oriented version of the Amarok ute - the Amarok 'R-Style' concept.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined forces with US-based home and lifestyle icon Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to launch their brand in Australia.

Audi's SQ5 TDI, "the fastest diesel SUV on the planet," has arrived in Australia. The first diesel S model from Audi, the SQ5 TDI is powered by the 3.0-litre TDI Biturbo (twin turbo) engine, which produces 230kW and 650Nm, with a 0-100kph sprint time of just 5.1 seconds and top speed of 250 kph.

Adding to their product range in Australia, Opel's compact SUV, the Mokka, has been confirmed for local release in the third quarter of this year.

The route for the 2013 Australasian Safari has been announced, with this year's event following a broadly similar route to the 2012 event, which will take in Kalbarri, Gascoyne, Carnarvon, and Geraldton in Western Australia's mid-west region.

Holden has strengthened its offerings in the growing mid-size SUV category with the release of a top-spec 'LTZ' version of the Captiva 5 for 2013. Additionally, Holden are adding a new generation six-speed automatic across both Captiva 5 and seven-seat Captiva 7 models.

The name "Concept GLA" doesn't give away much. Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz has released images and details of their new concept SUV. A potential future competitor to Range Rover's Evoque, the Concept GLA has been described by Mercedes-Benz as a vehicle that "combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use," and is set to make its world debut at 'Auto Shanghai,' the Chinese Motor Show.