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RENAULT KOLEOS AND MEGANE MODEL YEAR 21

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Renault Australia has released details of the 2021 Koleos and Megane ranges which are due to arrive Downunder in March. Update sees the safety provided by LED headlamps and automatic high/low beam added to Life and Zen. The range-topping Intens has black Nappa leather upholstery, driver’s seat with memory and massage function, new headrests and cushion length adjustment for driver and front passenger, side-mirror tilt feature when reversing, dynamic turn signals and LED reversing lights. Hill descent control is installed in the all-wheel-drive models. Recommended retail pricing for Koleos Life… Read more

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SUBARU OUTBACK RANGE EXPANDED

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Subaru Outback range that will be available for sale in Australia from March 2021 has a heavily revised 2.5 litre Boxer engine with nearly seven per cent more power (138 kW) and four per cent more torque (245 Nm). The result is braked towing capacity of 2,000 kilograms. Inside there’s the largest Outback cabin to date with key interior dimensions. There’s a larger, wider-opening cargo area. A high definition 11.6-inch head unit vertical infotainment system that’s operated in a similar manner to a smartphone or tablet. A clever feature is… Read more

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TOWING CAPACITY FOR GWM UTE INCREASED

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The towing capacity for the GWM Ute range has been increased to 3000kg. Initial homologation documentation for the GWM Ute listed the maximum towing capacity at 2250kg but the Ute has now been re-homologated and certified at a 3000kg towing capacity. Maximum down-ball weight has now also increased, to 300kg. Available in three 4×4 AT Dual Cab grades, the Cannon, Cannon-L and Cannon-X buyers can get into Australia’s newest Dual Cab ute from just $33,990 Driveaway. The mid-grade Cannon-L is priced from $37,990 Driveaway while the range-topping Cannon-X is $40,990… Read more

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SALES FOR MOTORCYCLES AND OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHVS) FOR FULL YEAR 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released sales for motorcycles and off highway vehicles (OHVs) for full year 2020. Total sales for the year were recorded at 108,926 units, an increase of 19,727 vehicles and 22.1 per cent on full year 2019 when 89,199 sales were recorded. OHVs demonstrated significant sales growth during the year, with 24,856 vehicles sold. This represents a strong increase of 6,950 vehicles, or 38.8 per cent, over the same period in 2019 when 17,906… Read more

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RENAULT LCV FINANCE OFFER

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Renault Australia offers ABN holders a 3.9 per cent interest rate from Renault Financial Services on every model in the Renault LCV stable sold till 31 March 2021. The Renault Trafic is now available from just $142 per week for the short wheelbase manual version. The automatic starts from just $169 per week. Every model in the Trafic range comes complete with a rear-view camera, automatic headlights and wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, front fog lights with cornering function, foldable insert key, and under-bench seat storage. Renault Kangoo now comes standard… Read more

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NEW KIA CARNIVAL IS MORE REFINED

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Based on the company’s new mid-size platform the latest Carnival has more space, refinement and capability than its predecessors. Its style is SUV like to cash in on the popularity of that type of practical vehicle. The fourth-generation Carnival is offered in four variants, the S, Si, SLi and Platinum. Buyers can choose from petrol and diesel engines. A 3.5-litre V6 petrol (216kW / 355Nm) and 2.2-litre CRDI diesel (148kW /440Nm). Both drive the front wheels through a Kia-developed eight-speed automatic. Kia Carnival has an extensive range of both passive… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: DECEMBER 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released new vehicle sales figures for calendar year 2020. A total of 916,968 vehicles were sold across the period, down 13.7 per cent on calendar year 2019 when 1,062,867 vehicles were sold. The decline of 13.7 per cent was not unexpected and is attributed to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the new vehicle market in Australia is now showing positive signs of growth. December 2020 recorded 95,652 sales, a 13.5… Read more

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MAZDA CX-3 UPDATES

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Mazda Australia has announced significant updates to the CX-3 range. A new seat design has internal structure created to reduce driver and passenger fatigue. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have both been integrated into the Mazda Connect infotainment system. There are new-design key fobs and badging. Active safety remains a focus point with the range-wide Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) adding night time pedestrian detection, while the automatic head lights are now more sensitive to changing light conditions, further assisting the SCBS function in low light conditions. The refreshed Mazda… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: JANUARY 2021

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has released the new vehicle sales figures for the first month of calendar year 2021. A total of 79,666 vehicles were sold in January 2021, across the period, up 11.1 per cent on January 2020 sales of 71,731. This positive result was reflected across every state and territory with sales increases ranging between 38.7 per cent (Northern Territory) and 1.9 per cent (Victoria) compared to January 2020. This January 2021 result follows the strong… Read more

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NISSAN ADDS MODELS TO NAVARA RANGE

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Nissan has given us details of new models in the Navara range. The Navara PRO-4X will start from $59,790 drive-away. The Dual Cab ST-X will be available from $55,790 drive-away (the latter for ABN Buyers). Available in 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains with cab styles, Single, King and Dual Cab, the Navara is offered with a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic with Pickup or Cab Chassis vehicles. The majority of the range will be powered by a 2.3-litre intercooled twin turbo-diesel engine producing 140kW power and 450Nm of torque. The 2WD… Read more