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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS REFRESHED

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Mitsubishi has given the Eclipse Cross a facelift and some minor updates. But the big news is that a PHEV (Plugin Hybrid Vehicle) has been added to the range. The styling is aimed at giving it a sporty SUV appearance. The front has Mitsubishi’s signature Dynamic Shield a new bumper and and refreshed light layout. The rear hatch and window not only has more style but also improved rear visibility because there’s now has a single piece of glass, not two. Inside there’s a new black interior with silver accents… Read more

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BMW X2 M MESH EDITION

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BMW Australia will add the X2 M Mesh Edition to its already fascinating range early next year. The most standout feature is the use of high-gloss black is the BMW M mesh kidney grille which has a pronounced three-dimensional look. Brooklyn Grey metallic paint is exclusive to the M Mesh Edition, it’s also offered in Sapphire Black metallic. Frozen Black-Brown metallic, a mocha-like shade, is used in the inserts in the bumper trim, the prominent cladding on the side skirts and doors and the wheelarch trim. New decals in orange… Read more

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TRACKHAWK

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk for 2021 has astonishing performance – we’re talking zero to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds from a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 – has been upgraded. The 2020 update adds a Signature Laguna Leather Wrapped Interior Package as standard. It has 20-inch black lightweight forged alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero tyres. It has $13,000 worth of customer value for just $5,000. The driver-focused interior features premium soft-touch materials, Light Black Chrome finishes and carbon fibre spears and a 7-inch driver information display instrument cluster that has the tachometer in… Read more

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LEXUS UX LINE: NEW PETROL MODEL

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Lexus UX Line has a new entry-level petrol variant as well as range-wide improvements to practicality, refinement and technology. Updates include more responsive acceleration, smoother gearshifts, a quieter cabin and increased luggage space. There’s also school-zone speed-sign detection. Acceleration is more refined and responsive due to recalibration of the integrated powertrain control electronics. The UX cabin is now even quieter due to additional sound-absorbing materials and the adoption of thicker insulation around key areas of the boot floor. Lexus UX luggage space has been expanded with a lower deck height… Read more

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BRAND NEW MAZDA BT-50

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A brand new Mazda BT-50 has been released in Australia. The term ‘brand new’ is used willy-nilly by sales and marketing people – but in this case the BT-50 really is brand new. For many years the Mazda BT-50 was been designed and manufactured in partnership with Ford, which calls its model the Ranger. That’s now changed and new BT-50 is a collaboration with Isuzu, which makes the D-MAX pickup. That’s important because these days Isuzu is purely a truck maker, not a car company. So the emphasis is on… Read more

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2021 JAGUAR XF ANNOUNCED

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Jaguar has given us details of the facelifted XF Saloon that’s coming here in the first months of 2021. It has a new front bumper with larger and lower air intakes for increased visual width. The front grille features a mesh design detail inspired by Jaguar’s heritage logo. The side fender vents now feature the iconic ‘Leaper’ emblem. At the rear there’s a wider bumper and body-coloured rear upper valance, which visually lowers the car, and darkened rear light surrounds. New seats feature wider cushioning, massage functions and enhanced coverage… Read more

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FCAI WELCOMES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON APPRENTICESHIPS

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the Australian Federal Government’s announcement of a boost to Australian apprenticeships positions. The scheme, announced on 5th October, includes an investment of $1.2 billion to employ 100,000 new apprentices and trainees and is part of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Tony Weber, the chief executive of the FCAI said the automotive industry, which employs over 65,000 people in Australia, supports the Government’s initiative. “In the automotive industry, training is particularly important given the advent of highly sophisticated emerging technologies,… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: SEPTEMBER 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has released new vehicle sales figures for September 2020. A total of 68,985 sales was recorded for the month, down 21.8 per cent on September 2019 when 88,181 sales were reported. On a year to date basis, sales for the industry totalled 644,891, down 20.5 per cent from the same period in 2019 when 811,464 new vehicles sales were recorded. Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, said that while the market remains slow, the industry… Read more

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E-TRON IS AUDI’S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Audi Australia has launched its first ever full-electric series production vehicle, the e-tron with an impressive blend of advanced engineering, technology and luxury. Audi e-tron is full-sized with the choice of a SUV or four-door coupe bodies around the same dimensions as the Q7 and A7 models. The e-tron SUV is sold as the e-tron quattro and hatchback as the e-tron Sportback. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard in all e-tron variants. STYLINGAudi has resisted the temptation to make the new e-tron models distinctively different from the rest of its range…. Read more

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BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE

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The BMW 4 Series Convertible will arrive in Australia early next year. The local lineup will include the 420i, 430i and the range topping M440i xDrive. It has the very large, vertically emphasised BMW kidney grille, with a pronounced forward slant. The slim headlights go a fair way back into the front wheel arches. Full-LED headlight style units fitted as standard. There’s the option of adaptive LED headlights with BMW Laserlight, which has adaptive cornering function with variable road illumination optimised for urban and freeway driving. Like any ‘proper’ convertible… Read more