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MASERATI LEVANTE ZEGNA EDITION

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Maserati and bespoke Italian tailor Ermenegildo Zegna continue their partnership with a special edition Maserati Levante Zegna. It features PELLETESSUTATM that has the three-dimensional woven strips of leather to create a tactile surface on the Levante dashboard, sports seats and door panels. It’s matched with black Pieno Fiore interior. The Maserati Trident emblem sits the headrests. There’s a powerful Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Based on the petrol V6 Levante GranSport, the Levante Zegna Edition also adds Bronzo exterior tri-coat paint and Zegna badging on its B-pillars. It rides on… Read more

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ALL-NEW HONDA ACCORD

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Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 10th generation Accord ahead of its arrival into Honda dealerships around the country in December. Two advanced new turbo-petrol and electrified powertrains are offered. One is a 1.5-litre DOHC direct-injected VTEC with dual Variable Timing Control (dual VTC). The other a third-generation Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) two-motor hybrid system with a 2.0-litre DOHC Atkinson-cycle engine paired with two electric motors. The move to four-cylinder engines is a key component of this approach, allowing a shorter engine bay while also reducing… Read more

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ALL-NEW MAZDA CX-30 AUSTRALIAN SPECS AND PRICING

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Mazda has released local specifications and pricing for the all-new CX-30,a model that will sit between Mazda CX-3 and CX-5 in size and price. Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi, said the arrival of the new SUV will meet growing demand for high-riding vehicles in one of the most popular market segments. “All-New Mazda CX-30 is the perfect middle ground between small and medium SUV, giving customers a really sensible alternative that is equally stylish and innovative,” said Mr Bhindi. “Mazda has used ergonomic driver research to deliver Mazda CX-30’s… Read more

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FORD KUGA 2012 – 2017

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2015 Ford Kuga Trend

By EWAN KENNEDY, Marque Motoring CAPTION: A. B. C. BODY COPY Kuga replaced the Ford Escape, which was a genuine 4WD, in February 2012. Ford Australia had been slow to realise that buyers wanted crossovers and the 2012 model had been on sale in Europe for four years before it reached us downunder. Like many SUVs these days the Ford Kuga is it’s aimed at the suburban user than the bush basher. However, some Kugas have have the added traction of all-wheel-drive and can be used tackle bush tracks and… Read more

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MERCEDES EQC: FIRST FULL ELECTRIC VEHICLE FROM MERCEDES

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The Mercedes-Benz EQC, a family-size SUV, is the first all-electric vehicle from the company that, by one definition, claims to have built the first car. It’s built by EQ, the division of Mercedes-Benz established to guide the company’s transition to electric mobility. Mercedes tell us it’s designed to provide the performance, comfort, safety, luxury and practical ownership experience expected of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Mercedes-Benz Australia-Pacific CEO and Managing Director Horst von Sanden said Australia was among the first countries in the world to receive stock of the ground-breaking EQC, with… Read more

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MG HS IS A WELL-EQUIPPED AND AFFORDABLE MID-SIZED SUV

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The Chinese-owned MG carmaker has taken another important step in its bid to make an impact on the Australian car market by opening its first flagship metro dealership, Sydney City MG. Located at Mascot and surrounded by many of the automotive big hitters, the venue was used to unveil its new mid-sized HS SUV as the replacement for its ageing and underachieving GS model. MG HS is bigger all round than its predecessor and, more importantly comes with a raft of safety, driver assistance, technology and entertainment features that combine… Read more

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LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE

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The convertible version of the Lexus LC 500 coupe has been announced. That’s the good news, the bad news is that it won’t be on sale in Australia for at least another seven months. The convertible roof can be retracted in just 15 seconds while travelling at up to 50km/h. It stores under an integrated tonneau cover when lowered to keep the appearance as sleek as possible. The open top Lexis is just 10mm longer and 5mm taller than the coupe. It has four seats, though theres a lot stretch… Read more

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LEXUS CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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Lexus has celebrated its global 30th anniversary with the “Lexus LS Inspiration Series”. This is aimed to showcase its craftsmanship, technology and refinement. As well as introducing safety and suspension enhancements across the range. Fewer than 10 units will be available for Australian customers so keen Lexus buyers might like to pick up their phones asap. Based on the Lexus LS 500 Sports Luxury, the LS Inspiration Series has a new design of 20-inch Dark Vapor alloy wheel design. It introduces a Khaki Metal exterior colour which is a distinctive… Read more

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THE MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS GP

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The MINI John Cooper Works GP is a special edition to celebrate Mini’s many motor racing achievements over extended periods. Limited to just 3,000 units it’s a follow up to the John Cooper Works GP series that sold very well in 2013 and 2006. Visually it stands out, with a wide track, large front apron and flared wheel arches, not to forget a rear wing that’s even visible even from the front of the car. Lightweight materials such as carbon fibre significantly improve the power- to-weight ratio. The 18-inch lightweight… Read more

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2020 NISSAN PATROL UPGRADES

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Nissan extra-large Patrol 4WD has been given a facelift, revised suspensions and a range of Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety technologies added as standard equipment. Patrol Ti and the Patrol Ti-L have a created sleeker look The Ti has what Nissan says is a, “sporty front end design”. The Patrol Ti-L front bumper, “showcases a more premium look. (Not sure we have ever used the words ‘sleek’ or ‘sporty’ in a Patrol story before…). Across both grades there have been changes to the bonnet and fender panels, front grille and the… Read more