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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

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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLS

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The largest Mercedes-Benz SUV of them all, the new GLS, is more spacious than ever, having been expanded in length, width and wheelbase. Technology is bang up to date including a steering wheel with smartphone-style touch and swipe controls. There are two 12.3-inch displays, an MBUX infotainment system with voice-initiated operation, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto smartphone integration and wireless charging. Virtually an S-Class SUV, the new Mercedes GLS can seat seven in comfort – on-road and off. The second row is comfortable for passengers up to 200 cm… Read more

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KADJAR FILLS GAP IN RENAULT’S SUV RANGE

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Renault has added a third model to its SUV range, the mid-sized Kadjur, to fill the long (550 mm) gap in length between the compact Captur and large Koleos. It’s taken some time of Kadjar to find its way Down Under having been unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and going on sale in Europe that same year. It has been a major success for the iconic French manufacturer with sales in excess of 500,000 worldwide. We do however get the benefits of a 2018 facelift. According to Renault… Read more

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LIMITED EDITION NISSAN X-TRAIL N-TREK

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The Nissan X-TRAIL N-TREK is a limited edition based off the mid-spec ST-L grade. Main features are 19-inch alloy wheels and a Bose eight-speaker audio system. Available in a limited 500 unit run, the Nissan X-TRAIL N-TREK includes a smoked colour bonnet protector, slim line front and rear weather shields, front and rear kick plates and carpet mats to protect the rear of the vehicle (for five seat configurations). The N-TREK has a 2.5 litre petrol engine that outputs 126kW of power and 226Nm of torque. It uses an Xtronic… Read more

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MERCS KITTED OUT FOR SUV CHALLENGE

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Mercedes-Benz is intent on taking on premium mid-size SUV rivals with upgrades across its leading GLC range and being given an extra boost by plugging into petrol / electric hybrid technology. Taking in the entire list of GLC SUVs and Coupes, including AMG performance heavyweights, while introducing for the first time, in the second quarter of next year, a plug-in hybrid model. On the outside, the GLC 200 and 300 have been pumped up with muscular surfaces and flashes of chrome detail from front to back. Heading the bold character… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS COMMERCIALS UPGRADED

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The Mercedes-Benz V-Class vans have had a facelift, with a new bumper design, revised cooling air intake, as well as a diamond structure of the radiator grille Available as an option, the AMG Line features a new diamond radiator grille with chrome pins, to create a sportier appearance Standard light-alloy wheel designs in 17-inch for the V 220 d and 18-inch for the V 250 d. Optional metallic paint colours are Graphite Grey, Selenite Grey and Hyazinth Red. There’s a fresh-look interior; V 220 d now has a high gloss… Read more

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LAMBORGHINI GOES INTO SPACE

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Lamborghini has just sent carbon fibre materials to the International Space Station. This is part of a major testing campaign sponsored by the ISS US National Laboratory and overseen by the Houston Methodist Research Institute. The aim is to analyse the response of five different composite materials produced by Lamborghini to the extreme stresses induced by the space environment. On board the ISS for a period of six months, the materials will be subjected not only to extreme thermal excursion cycles with peaks from -40 to +200 degrees Celsius, but… Read more

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APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO FINALLY ON TOYOTA VEHICLES

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It has been a long time coming, but Toyota has finally made access through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available on many of their vehicles. Toyota has upgraded its multimedia systems in new model Prius, Corolla hatch, Camry, and the Granvia launched in October. Existing owners of the all-new HiAce and RAV4 models will be able to upgrade their multimedia systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto free of charge from 1 November. Owners of latest generation Camry, Corolla hatch, and recently upgraded Prius will also be able to upgrade… Read more