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MINI-MERC LIFTS LID ON SUPER-HATCH STARRING ROLE

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A compact hatchback at a six-figure price – anybody could be forgiven for thinking this was an oxymoron. However, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ hatch goes a long way – very quickly – to dispel any doubts about its stratospheric sticker. For a start, this little beauty features the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in a production model in Australia. Add to this a new AMG eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and A 45 S 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. And the result is a zero-to-100 km/h sprint of 3.9… Read more

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ALLSPACE DIESEL

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Volkswagen Australia says it is pleased to announce the return of the 140TDI engine to the Tiguan Allspace range, which has been previously unavailable due to WLTP-related production restrictions. “Volkswagen Australia Director of Customer Experience and Marketing, Mr. Jason Bradshaw, was pleased to have the full offering of Tiguan Allspace variants back in the fold. “Diesel remains an essential part of our model mix, and is a necessity for many of our customers,” Mr. Bradshaw said. “It’s good news for everyone that we can once again offer this popular variant,”… Read more

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2021 JEEP WRANGLER – FIRST AUSTRALIAN DETAILS

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Jeep Australia has given us details of the refreshed line-up. The Sport S opens the two-door range and the new Night Eagle as the entry-level four-door model. The Sport S has a comprehensive suite of added standard active safety equipment including Forward Collision Warning Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Path Detection. Jeep Sport S variant also has a strong array of 4×4 technology, including heavy duty Dana front and rear axle, Selec-Trac Active On-Demand 4×4 system, Selec-Speed Control, underbody skid plates, Selectable Tyre… Read more

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PORSCHE PANAMERAS: EVEN FASTER

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Porsche’s never ending chase for better sports models continues. Here are the details of the extensive range of vehicle updates for the 2021 season: PANAMERA TURBO SWith a power output of 463 kW and a torque of 820 Newton metres, the new Panamera Turbo S has 59 kW / 80 PS more power and 50 Nm more torque than the previous Panamera Turbo (with combustion engine). In the Sport Plus mode it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. It has already proven its performance capability on the legendary… Read more

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NISSAN JUKE: BIGGER AND BETTER

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In what seems to be the norm for all vehicles these days, the new Nissan Juke is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor. Thanks to the greater use of ultra-high-strength steel its body structure is approximately six percent lighter and around 13 percent more rigid than the original model. Juke belongs in the crossover / SUV segment and leans strongly towards the crossover side, having only two wheel-drive – the front wheels. Nissan’s description “urban SUV” suits it nicely. STYLINGNissan Juke has always been about styling that takes its… Read more

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MG ADDS A NEW TOP OF THE LINE MODEL – THE MG ZST

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MG Motor Australia has introduced a new topline model to the ZS range, the MG ZST. It’s powered by a 1.3-litre, turbo-petrol engine driving the front wheels through six-speed automatic transmission. The Chinese built, British named, MG rides on 17-inch two-tone machined alloy wheels and Michelin 215/55 R17 tyres. Red brake callipers complete the sporty look. Black is the colour of the moment in the automotive business, so MG has hopped onboard with the redesigned front grille having a slick black gloss finish framing the MG badge. Black high-gloss is… Read more

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SUZUKI SWIFT SERIES II

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Suzuki Australia has announced the launch of its popular Swift hatchback. Four variants are available: GL Navigator in manual or automatic transmissions and GL Navigator Plus and the top of the range GLX Turbo in automatic only. Advanced safety technologies have been introduced. Rear cross traffic alert is one of the most important of all safety features to our way of thinking. It uses two rear mounted side radar sensors to alert the driver of approaching vehicles on either side of the vehicle when reversing out of carpark spaces. Blind… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: AUGUST 2020

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New vehicle sales figures for the month of August 2020 have been released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) through the national VFACTS report. The figures reveal a continuing downturn in the automotive industry. A total of 60,986 sales were reported during the month, down 28.8 per cent on August 2019 when 85,633 sales were recorded. On a year to date basis, VFACTS reported 575,906 sales for the eight months ending 31st August 2020, down 20.4 per cent on the same period in 2019 when 723,283 sales were… Read more

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ABARTH 695 70° ANNIVERSARIO SPECIAL EDITION

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Abarth introduces the exclusive Abarth 695 70° Anniversario Special Edition with only 40 units arriving in Australia and ready for order now. It’s finished in and green Monza 1958 livery, a tribute to the colour of the first Abarth 500 that set six international records at Monza that same year. There are Campovolo grey on the body kit, front and rear air dams mirror caps and the spoiler. A chequered roof and scorpion bonnet decal complete the package. Bright red Brembo calipers are visible through the 17-inch SuperSport alloy wheels…. Read more

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AUDI S8 IS A SPORTING LIMOUSINE

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Audi’s fifth-generation Audi S8, described by its maker as a “sports limousine”, is now in Australia. The cabin is upholstered in Valcona leather, complete with carbon vector and dark brushed aluminium inlays. A Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system has 17 speakers and a peak output of 730 Watts. It has a rear seat remote control and Audi music interface. Powered outer rear seats with memory and heating functionality are operable from the rear remote control. Driver assistance systems include park assist, 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go… Read more