Top 10 news of 2021

The Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon continue to get a lot of attention despite being no longer offered in Australia.

This year, like 2020, has been full of ups and downs as the automotive world adjusted to life in the face of an ongoing global pandemic and battled supply shortages around the world.

However, that doesn't mean there wasn't much to talk about, as the long-awaited Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series finally hits local showrooms, more details on the fall of Hyundai and the rise of Chinese auto brands are among some of the highlights in 2021.

The biggest surprise might still be a strong appetite for Holden Commodores and Ford Falcons, despite both models now resigned to the annals of history, but this is a testament to the passion of Australian car fans. 

10. New Australia's most powerful four-cylinder double cab! 2022 LDV T60 Will Surpass Toyota HiLux And Ford Ranger With Its Powerful Twin-Turbo Engine

Not content to see its rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger vanish from all the headlines, LDV is back announcing its new T60 Max ute, powered by a powerful 2.0-litre twin-turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. .

Not content to see its rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger vanish from all the headlines, LDV is back announcing its new T60 Max ute, powered by a powerful 2.0-litre twin-turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. .

Although not intended for the Australian market, the new Nissan Patrol with a Nismo-tuned V8 petrol engine is still a tempting prospect for a segment dominated by diesel. With boy-racer style, 320kW/560Nm of power and a red-accented interior, it's no wonder the Patrol Nismo has found an audience online.

8. A huge twist in the history of the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, GR HiLux and GR Fortuner?

Just like a Nissan Patrol Nismo, Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux or Fortuner with GR tuning will surely make you talk. This story dives into the diesel powertrain that can be fitted to each of the aforementioned Toyota models, and whether it ties into Mazda's newly developed inline-six engines. 

Just like a Nissan Patrol Nismo, Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux or Fortuner with GR tuning will surely make you talk. This story dives into the diesel powertrain that can be fitted to each of the aforementioned Toyota models, and whether it ties into Mazda's newly developed inline-six engines. 

Local car production may have disappeared with the demise of Holden in early 2020, but hydrogen could be the key to Australian-made cars in the future. H2X is going to make hydrogen-powered cars, including ute, locally, but will they be as well received as the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon?

6. Hyundai ute diesel engine will dominate HiLux and Ranger: a brand new double cab car could be the most powerful ute in Australia!

Hyundai isn't shy about talking about its modest ambitions, but details remain relatively scarce as the Korean brand announced its intention to compete against the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. But what form will the power plant take? With reports that diesel engine development has been discontinued, it would make sense to go with the Genesis GV80 inline-six.

Hyundai isn't shy about talking about its modest ambitions, but details remain relatively scarce as the Korean brand announced its intention to compete against the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. But what form will the power plant take? With reports that diesel engine development has been discontinued, it would make sense to go with the Genesis GV80 inline-six.

Concept cars sometimes point to new production models, but they are just as likely to draw more attention to a car brand. We're looking at show cars that we'd love to have hit the roads to spice things up even more by their respective manufacturers.

4. Are you willing to admit that you overpaid for your LC200? New LC300 Pricing Shows Just How Overpriced The LandCruiser 200 Series Was | Opinion

With the impending launch of the new LandCruiser, prices for the current model have skyrocketed, but why? Was it a switch from a V8 to a six-cylinder engine? Was the new style too controversial? Or are people just too mad at the LandCruiser?

With the impending launch of the new LandCruiser, prices for the current model have skyrocketed, but why? Was it a switch from a V8 to a six-cylinder engine? Was the new style too controversial? Or are people just too mad at the LandCruiser?

Prior to the introduction of the LandCruiser 300 Series, details leaked almost every week. This report reveals the specifications of the diesel V6 and whether it will match the aging V8. Spoilers: it is.

2. Forget the Ford Falcon XR8 and Holden Commodore SS, here are the patrol cars the police might not know about in 2021.

With the disappearance of Commodores and Falcons, what models are replacing them in Australia's police fleets? We answered that question in this article, as blue-clad boys and girls across the country adopted models like the Kia Stinger, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volkswagen Passat into their ranks.

With the disappearance of Commodores and Falcons, what models are replacing them in Australia's police fleets? We answered that question in this article, as blue-clad boys and girls across the country adopted models like the Kia Stinger, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volkswagen Passat into their ranks.

Were you one of the lucky ones who bought a Holden Commodore or a Ford Falcon at the end of the Australian auto industry? Then you might be in luck, as the prices of these two models have recently jumped to nearly six figures. Keep in mind, however, that selling price and selling price are two big differences.