Links We Like - September 4 2024

This week has been pretty busy with new launches and we're kicking off a bit of a newsletter experiment to see if you're keen.

Volvo EX90 Launches

A big one is the Volvo EX90, the all-electric successor to the XC90.

2025 Volvo EX90 review: International first drive

Volvo’s march to electrification in Australia continues with its flagship large luxury SUV, the new EX90.

DriveTrent Nikolic

The EX90 is based on the same platform as the Polestar 3 and when I saw it in Gothenburg during January 2022 I was blown away by how cool this car will be.

In Australia it's a seven-seater only, I guess to keep the Polestar 3 on its own.

Subaru BRZ tS review

Drive.com.au asked me to review the Subaru BRZ tS and who was I say to say no?

2024 Subaru BRZ tS review

Subaru’s top-of-the-range BRZ commands a $5000 premium over the base model. Does that take the edge off this market rarity?

DrivePeter Anderson

I loved being back in a two-door sports car. It's been a while...

Y63 Nissan Patrol Unveiled

I drove the Patrol Warrior a few weeks back (review soon) so this one caught my eye.

Goodbye, V8! 2025 Nissan Patrol Y63 detailed with GT-R-derived V6 engine

Nissan’s first all-new Patrol in 14 years has been unveiled, but won’t arrive in Australian showrooms until late in 2026.

DriveTung Nguyen

The V8 is gone, sadly, because it was delightfully silly. Having said that you've still got at least 12 months to get your hands on one. Here's CarExpert's Paul Maric on the new Patrol and it's turbocharged V6 engine.

Smart returns to Australia

Smart is now a joint-venture between Geely (owner of Volvo, Lotus and a host of others) and Mercedes-Benz. The brand is returning to Australia with a new distributor after Mercedes Australia abandoned the over-priced weirdo machines a few years ago.

Get Smart – details on the re-born Smart brand, its new models and where you can buy one

Car brand Smart has re-launched in Australia, but not as we once knew it. Famed for its city-friendly ForTwo micro cars and its wonderful, diminutive Smart cars are back in Australia as an EV-only Mercedes-Benz/Geely joint venture… we have many questions.

Chasing CarsIain Curry

V12 Aston Martin Vanquish is back

Aston Martin has unleashed a new, naturally-aspirated V12-powered Vanquish. Aston says it's an all-new car and not just a hopped-up DB-series machine.

Return of the Vanquish – Aston Martin’s new V12 super GT revealed

CAR magazine UK reveals details of the all-new Aston Martin Vanquish GT car with pictures and specs

Bauer MediaJake Groves

Gonna be a while before it reaches Australia but it looks incredible.

Where will I be?

Redline Editor Peter Anderson will be on ABC 702 Sydney with James Valentine at 1pm AEST. Tune in, stream, ask yourself a census question to upset somebody.