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HIGH-PERFORMANCE MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 53 SUV

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Mercedes-Benz hAs announced the addition of a new high-performance variant – the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+. The GLE 53 has a 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine fitted with twin turbochargers (one conventional turbo and one electric compressor) plus EQ Boost. The latter is a 48V electric starter-generator that adds extra acceleration, taking the big SUV from zero to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds. Output is an impressive 320kW of power and 520Nm of torque from the engine, plus up to 16kW and 250Nm from the EQ Boost system. Drive is by an… Read more

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MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VANS COMING TO AUSTRALIA

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Mitsubishi Motors Australia will launch its latest Express van in July, the first time in more than seven years it has been offered here. The Express will be available in short and long wheelbase, with a 1.6-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, as well as a 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel fitted with a 25-litre AdBlue tank for improved emissions. The 1.6-litre engine is only available with a six-speed manual transmission, while the six-speed dual-clutch automatic models are available with the 2.0 diesel. All Express variants are front-wheel drive with Extended Grip – a… Read more

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2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV

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In 2010 Mitsubishi introduced the first ever mass production electric car to go on sale in Australia, the i-MiEV. In March 2014 the Japanese giant that specialises in electric vehicle technology brought the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) off-roader downunder. The Outlander PHEV was upgraded in at the end of 2019 and is the subject of this week’s road test. See the Technology section for details. STYLING This Mitsubishi Outlander looks like any other Outlander, a deliberate move as the company doesn’t want it to be considered unusual, simply… Read more

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MINI COUNTRYMAN STAFFORD EDITION

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MINI has introduced special edition Countryman models, tagged as the Stafford Edition to Australia. They feature John Cooper Works details inside and out it has the addition of luxury and sports packages as standard. MINI has introduced a new online configurator for the Stafford Edition Countryman. Customers can customise their favourite options and make an online deposit with the MINI dealer of their choice. Key highlights of the Cooper Countryman Stafford Edition are: • John Cooper Works Exterior Styling Kit • 18-inch John Cooper Works Grip Spoke alloy wheels •… Read more

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POLESTAR 2 PURE ELECTRIC CAR COMING TO AUSTRALIA

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Polestar 2 is spearheading the introduction and development of new technologies for the Volvo Car Group. It’s the first fully electric vehicle to be crash tested, the first to feature new Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) technology, and the first to be fitted with new front-inner-side airbags within the Group. Polestar 2 debuts a new generation of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology, which will also make its way into other products from the Volvo Car Group. Pilot Assist is an advanced driver assistance system which provides acceleration, braking and… Read more

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NO HIDING PLACE FOR KIA’S COCKY COMPACT SUV

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If Seltos thought it could sneak under the Sportage into Kia’s sports utility vehicle line-up, it needs to think again. Replete with cutting-edge technology in an unmistakable edgy skin, plus practical safety features and space, it’s hard to ignore the new Kia compact SUV. Australia has not had to wait long for the Seltos being the third market after South Korea and India to welcome the wagon. “There has been a space in our product line-up for this car for longer than we would have ideally liked,” says Kia Motors… Read more

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FIAT 500C DOLCEVITA SPECIAL EDITION

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The Fiat 500C Dolcevita Special Edition has arrived in Australia. It has Gelato white exterior paint with a white and blue striped soft top convertible roof and a red “500” logo. It’s decorated with an all-around red, white and red liner stripe, chrome mirror covers, diamond-finished 16-inch white alloy wheels and rear “Dolcevita” badge. The interior features a premium wooden dashboard with grey liner, Frau ivory leather trimmed seats with red piping and embroidered “500” logo, and exclusive “Dolcevita” floor mats. Available only with the Dualogic automated-manual transmission, the Fiat… Read more

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LAND ROVER AND RANGE ROVER ANNOUNCE PHEV HYBRIDS

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Range Rover Evoque PHEV

In a major announcement Land Rover in the UK has advised that a large number of its vehicles are now offered as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Chief amongst these are the best sellers in their respective ranges, the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport. Owners can expect to have an electric-only range of up to 66km and CO2 emissions as low as 32 grams per kilometre. Badged P300e, both are based on Land Rover’s state-of-the-art Premium Transverse architecture, which was designed to support electrification while maintaining off-road… Read more

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MITSUBISHI PAJERO 2008 – 2018

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2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero is a genuine SUV, not a passenger station wagon with a tough looking body as is increasingly the way these days. Though it began its life downunder as a body-on-chassis 4WD, it became a monocoque for improved ride and comfort in 2000. Good engineering meant the post-2000 models retained similar strength to the chassis models. All have a low-range case for tough, slow conditions. We are considering the Pajeros from a major refresh in late 2007 which are classed as being MY2008. Mitsubishi’s sophisticated Super Select drivetrain permits… Read more

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JAGUAR F-TYPE REVIEW

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The words “Jaguar” and “sport” have gone hand and hand from the earliest days of the British marque since its inception in 1935. Some are saloons, others are wagons, even SUVs – but this week we’ve enjoyed being behind the wheel of the purest of them all the F-Type. Jaguar F-Type is made almost entirely from aluminium to keep its weight down. This material isn’t easy to work with, but Jaguar has been using it for many years now and arguably does it better than any other automotive company. STYLING… Read more