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RENAULT MEGANE R.S. TROPHY-R

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Renault Australia has announced the pricing for the highly anticipated, limited edition Renault Megane R.S. Trophy and Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R. Starting from $52,990 for the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy (Manual Transmission) the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy (Automatic Transmission) will cost $55,990 while the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R will be priced at $74,990 making it one of the most affordable Megane R.S Trophy-R in the world. These prices Include luxury car tax, but not on-roads as these can vary from State to State. With demand for the Megane R.S. Trophy-R… Read more

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2020 TOYOTA RAV4 EDGE

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Twenty five years after the first Toyota RAV4 (Recreational Activity Vehicle 4WD) was introduced Downunder, Toyota launched the fifth generation in May 2019. Since then SUVs have begun to dominate the market in Australia and now outsell passenger cars. Mind you – most so-called SUVs are really only tall hatchbacks, with car-type ground clearance, and may not be driven by all four wheels. But buyers love the convenience of easy entry and exit and cargo carrying capacity. Toyota RAV4 continues to be a major player in its segment and the… Read more

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AUDI Q7 2006 – 2018

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2006 Audi Q7

The first Audi Q7 was imported to Australia from September 2006. It was designed as a semi-serious 4WD not simply an SUV. Keen on proving they would work in the harshest areas of Australia, Audi sent no fewer than 15 Q7s to take part in a 7000 kilometre trek. Departing from Sydney it traversed the country to Broome, being driven hard on unsealed roads through Sturt’s Stony Desert and the Tanami Desert, as well as tackling the biggest sand dune of the Simpson Desert, the famed Big Red. Top of… Read more

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BEWARE OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CAR PARTS

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is urging Australians to click cautiously following the release of research showing up to 60 per cent of online search results connect consumers with retailers selling counterfeits. A quarter of search engine queries in automotive parts and four other sectors returned potentially harmful sites in the first three results, according to research by intellectual property protection firm Incopro. More than one in three websites returned in search engine results for researched sectors, including automotive parts, were for sites offering counterfeit products or products that… Read more

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FURTHER INFORMATION ON PORSCHE’S ELECTRIC TAYCAN

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Porsche has introduced a third version of its sports sedan, the Taycan 4S. Following the Taycan Turbo S and the Taycan Turbo, the Taycan 4S is the new entry-level model. The performance battery in the Taycan 4S generates up to 390 kW (530 hp) overboost power output. Equipped with the Performance battery Plus, it delivers up to 420 kW (571 hp). In both variants, the Taycan 4S accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. The range is up to 407 kilometres with the Performance battery and… Read more

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TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 – 2018

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Toyota Prius is not an electric car, rather one it’s mainly powered petrol engine, which is assisted by an electric motor. Originally it had a four-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine. This was increased to 1.8 litres with the June 2009 model change, at the same time the electric motor’s output was also upgraded. These 2009 models are the first being examined in this used car review. Note that the Toyota Prius sold in Australia is not a plug-in electric car. Plug-ins are sold in other countries but Toyota Australia feels they… Read more

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KIA AUSTRALIA SPECIAL EDITIONS

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Kia Stinger Carbon Edition in Neon Orange

Kia Motors Australia has released a pair of distinctive Special Editions. Sorento Black Edition sits on 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels, has a gloss black grille, gloss black roof racks, dark chrome door garnish and black side mirror covers. There are also Ice Cube LED fog lights, black front and rear skid plates, panoramic sunroof and privacy glass. The Black Editions are available in both 2.2 diesel ($52,490 drive away) and 3.5-litre petrol ($48,990 drive away). They’re offered in four colours: Clear White, Silky Silver, Aurora Black and Snow White… Read more

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KIA MODEL MAKEOVER FOCUSES THE STING

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After less than two years on the Australian market, price updates, extra equipment and a streamlined model line-up feature in a refreshed 2020 Kia Stinger performance liftback range. In March 2018, automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist were added as standard equipment to the entry-spec Stinger 200S and 330S, resulting from a poor three-star ANCAP safety rating. The upgrade means a five-star rating now applies to the whole Stinger range. Kia Australia deleted the mid-spec Stinger Si grade from the range in July for the 2020 model year, leaving just… Read more

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BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE

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BMW Australia has just advised that its all-new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will be imported here by Q1, 2020. Styling sees a contoured kidney grille, new design of the rear lights and a high-gloss black band that accentuates the rear width of the car. BMW M235i xDrive sports exclusive highlights in Cerium Grey. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé measures 4526 mm in length, 1800 mm in width and 1420mm in height. For rear passengers, the extra leg room provides seating comfort and makes for easier entry and exit…. Read more

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NEW SELTOS IS KIA’S SMALLEST SUV

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Just launched in Australia Kia Seltos is smaller than the very popular Kia Sportage. It features a chunky shape that’s well removed from mainstream designs. Of particularly interest are the very high lines at the rear-sides. Seltos is offered with two-wheel-drive (the front wheels) as well as AWD, with the latter it can be termed an SUV rather than simply a tall hatch. For Australia, Seltos is available in four specification levels: S, Sport, Sport+ and GT Line. The S, Sport and Sport+ front-wheel drive are powered by a four-cylinder… Read more