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NEW BMW 1 SERIES: FIRST DETAILS

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BMW Australia advises that the all-new BMW 1 Series will be in Australia later this year at a date to yet to be revealed. The third generation 1 Series will initially be sold with two models, the 118i priced at $42,990 and $63,990 for M135i xDrive. On-road costs have to be added to these figures. Powered will be provided by BMW TwinPower Turbo engines, including the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever in a road car from BMW, the M135i xDrive. As previously used only on the BMW i3 pure-electric car,… Read more

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ALL-NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER

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New Land Rover Defender is finally here – and it looks like a Defender. Some had feared it would be thoroughly modernised, perhaps even streamlined. But that would have created a storm of complaints from those defending the Defender and thankfully it didn’t happen. To quote Land Rover design chief, Gerry McGovern: “The new Defender is respectful of its past but is not harnessed by it. This is a new Defender for a New Age.” The model names are as before: 110 and 90, but these numbers no longer indicate… Read more

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LIMITED EDITION JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE UPLAND

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Jeep Australia is importing an exclusive run of 44 units to its flagship lineup; the Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland. Grand Cherokee Upland is only offered with two exterior paint options; Bright White and Diamond Black. Highlights include ’Desert Sky’ blue accent exterior badging. ‘Desert Sky’ blue accent stitching features throughout the cabin, along the centre arm rest console, steering wheel and side door armrest. There’s an 8.4-inch Uconnect navigation system. It rides on exclusive 20-inch 5-spoke black alloy wheels with ‘Jeep’ centre caps and Goodyear All-Terrain Wrangler tyres. Safety features… Read more

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FORD FOCUS ST

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The new-generation Ford Focus ST will be fully-imported from Germany, and will be on sale in Australia in 2020 with an MLP of $44,690 for the six-speed manual. A seven-speed paddleshift automatic is offered as a no-cost-option. The new all-aluminium 2.3-litre, turbocharged engine is the most potent ever offered in a Focus ST. It has 206 kW of power at 5,500 rpm – an increase of 22 kW over the outgoing Focus ST. Torque is 360 Nm (previously to 420 Nm). Focus ST has a honeycomb front grille, with unique… Read more

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HYUNDAI KONA: EXTRA SAFETY

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Hyundai Kona for 2020 has additional standard equipment as part of the Hyundai SmartSense suite of technologies. Every Kona model has Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems as standard. The 2020 Kona Elite and Highlander variants continue to feature a camera and radar-based City/Urban/ Interurban FCA system with a Pedestrian Detection function. In addition, every 2020 Kona model features a Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system that progressively provides warnings and then steering intervention to help keep the SUV within the lane markings. Also standard is the… Read more

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FORD PERFORMANCE FIESTA ST

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Ford Performance Fiesta ST new-generation model will debut in Australia in the first quarter of 2020. For the first time it will be offered with a five-door body. Powered by a 134 kW / 240 Nm turbocharged engine it will have selectable Drive Modes, and Performance Pack with Limited-Slip Differential (LSD), Launch Control. Also standard is the much talked about Ford-patented force vectoring springs for sharper turn-in, responsiveness and engagement. Infotainment will see SYNC 3 as standard and there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility as well as built-in… Read more

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MERCEDES C 300 e HYBRID SEDAN

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The new Mercedes-Benz C 300 e sedan is a plug-in hybrid that is part of the company’s long-term aim of a CO2-neutral future. It utilises an electric motor that generates up to 90 kilowatts of power and 440 Nm of torque. On its own it give fully electric driving for up to 52 kilometres (almost double that of its predecessor, the C 350 e). It’s mated to a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that generates 155 kW and 350 Nm on its own. Combined, there’s maximum system outputs of 235 kW… Read more

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MERCEDES C 200 SPORT EDITION

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Mercedes-Benz C 200 Sport Edition is a package developed by the local importer that combines the most requested features by potential buyers. It is available as a Sedan, Estate and Coupe. It rides on 19-inch AMG alloy wheels and features the AMG Line exterior package (standard on Coupe), rear privacy glass. There is also a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats with memory function, DISTRONIC automated cruise control, a head-up display, Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Sedan only, standard on Coupe), The C 200 Sport Edition package is priced at $7700 (MRLP) for… Read more

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50th ANNIVERSARY NISSAN 370Z

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Nissan Australia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Nissan Z-Cars with a special edition that considers the brand’s proud racing history. The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition’s two-tone colour scheme, in red and white and silver and black, is based off the #46 BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises – the American Peter Brock not the Australian one) Datsun 240Z that won the 1970 and 1971 SCCA National Championships in the US. Based on the standard Coupe, the model has 50th anniversary badging features on the rear of the car and… Read more

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THIRD-GENERATION BMW X6

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The third-generation BMW X6 will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019 with sleek proportions, new infotainment systems, as well as the interesting option of BMW’s new high-capacity towing system across all models. The new BMW X6 has grown in length, width and wheelbase but a reduction in overall height to suit its sporting exterior. Both parts of the frontal design are framed by a common surround. An oft-ticked option is likely to be the “Iconic Glow” illuminated grille. The new interior is designed to create what BMW… Read more