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LIMITED EDITION ALFA 4C COMPETIZIONE

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Based on the standard Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe, the Limited Edition 4C Competizione is powered by an all-aluminium 177kW, 1.750-litre turbo-petrol engine with intercooler and what Alfa calls ‘continuous twin-phase variators’, as well as TCT dual-clutch transmission Delivering enhanced performance, the 4C Competizione Limited Edition features Akrapovic titanium central exhaust with dual-mode function and carbon fibre exit surround. It has Sports Suspension with double wishbone front and evolved MacPherson strut rear geometry. The 4C Competizione exterior enhancements including Vesuvio Matte Grey paint, exposed carbon fibre roof, rear spoiler, mirror covers,… Read more

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CHEVROLET CORVAIR

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1960 Chevrolet Corvair

With an influx of low-priced European economy cars into North America in the late 1950s and early 1960s General Motors launched the Chevrolet Corvair in 1959 as a 1960 model in an attempt to regain lost market. In style and engineering it was quite different from the typical conservative American car which lacked technical innovation. Whilst it might have been seen by GM as an adventurous answer to the Volkswagen Beetle, this attractive rear-engined car was a victim of GM cost cutting. By omitting an inexpensive stabilizing bar, the Corvair… Read more

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LIMITED EDITION MG3S

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MG Motor has introduced 100 Limited Edition MG3S, to Australia. Prices start at a very reasonable $16,990 drive away. It has MG3S exclusive includes side skirts, a black rear sports spoiler, black painted wheels, weather shields and custom keyrings and is highlighted by ‘limited edition’ badging. MG3S comes with two colour schemes: white, red and black, and yellow and black. The former has red piped floor mats, red interior vents and a red radiator grille. The yellow and black variant has black floor mats and a black grille Both models… Read more

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UPMARKET TOW CARS FROM BMW

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BMW X7

Who says you need to own a pickup truck or a mundane SUV to tow heavy vans or traliers, when you can use a prestige car instead? Because BMW has just introduced a factory-designed and installed towing system that’s available for nine models across the BMW X5 and X7 lines. BMW Australia dealers can supply and fit an approved Tongue Kit that includes a tongue, ball, appropriate bracket and ‘D’ shackles, stickers and a specific BMW bag. The Wiring Harness includes a 12 pin ‘flat’ plug and a wiring loom… Read more

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LEXUS ES 300h F SPORT

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Lexus ES 300h F Sport will join the existing 300h Luxury and Sports Luxury grades in Australia from October. It will have a mesh grille with jet black plating, a sharper bumper profile and rear garnish and be distinguished by F Sport fender badging. Triple-beam LED headlamps with sequential turn indicators and adaptive high beam complete the visual upgrades. Inside are contoured and F Sport-embossed front seats, perforated-leather F Sport steering wheel and Lexus-first Hadori aluminium ornamentation. It has a Sport 8.0-inch TFT driver display. Customers have a choice of… Read more

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TOYOTA YARIS 2011 – 2018

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2017 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris is a smaller brother to the big selling Corolla and is aimed at those primarily driving in the city and suburbs. It can be used on country trips, though you’re probably best to keep clear of unsealed roads. Even rough sealed surfaces can challenge the suspension and the ride can be pretty bumpy on occasions. It’s one of the top sellers in its class so there are plenty on sale at any one time. Use this to your advantage by picking and choosing between those on offer. Yaris… Read more

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JAGUAR I-PACE REVIEW

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Jaguar has leapt into the all-electric vehicle pool with the I-Pace to pounce on any early adopters of the revolutionary zero-emission vehicle – and it has immediately paid off. The I-Pace won an historic treble at the 2019 World Car Awards, walking away with the 2019 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year titles but also named World Green Car. The latest win, at the New York International Auto Show by a panel of 86 motoring journalists from 24 countries, comes just weeks after it… Read more

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MERCEDES-AMG A 35 ON ITS WAY

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The lowest cost Mercedes-AMG ever, the all-new A 35 4MATIC models are on their way to we folk Downunder. The A 35 hatch will be here in early September with a retail price of $67,200 (MRLP). The A 35 sedan is set to arrive in October and retails for $69,800 (MRLP). . Ours has long been one of the biggest markets for AMG products and it seems likely the A 35 units will be an immediate success. So it might be smart to ring your favourite Mercedes-AMG sooner rather than… Read more

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NEW MAZDA3 SEDAN: BETTER THAN EVER

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Mazda3 has been a consistently high seller throughout its 15 years on the Australian market, often contesting the top spots in both its small-medium category as well as overall sales. The latest, fourth generation, model arrived here in February this year in five-door hatchback form with the four-door sedan joining it a few months later. The previous Neo and Maxx names have been dropped and replaced with new titles based on the two engine sizes: 2.0-litre G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Touring and 2.5-litre G25 Evolve, G25 GT and G25… Read more

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BMW 3 SERIES 2012 – 2018

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2014 BMW 3 Series GT

BMW’s 3 Series is an upmarket small-medium German car. Like most vehicles it has grown in size over the years and the sixth generation launched in Australia in February 2012 is noticeably larger than the models it superseded. Meaning it can be used as a genuine family car even if the kids in the back are well into their teen years. It’s sold as a four-door sedan, five-door hatch and five-door wagon, the latter tagged as Gran Tourismo or GT. (See our notes later about other models to consider.) The… Read more