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JAG ON THE PACE WITH COMPACT SUV

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Jaguar continues apace (pun intended) to cover all automotive bases with the recent addition of the E-Pace compact SUV to its vehicle roster. It seems the move downscale has paid off for, by all accounts, they are selling their socks off. In fact,E-Pace is well on its way to becoming the company’s best seller Down Under. So, what’s on offer? It comes in 38 variants thanks to what Jaguar calls its ‘Ultimate Customer Choice’, which allows you to build any kind of E-Pace you fancy. Specification runs through four levels… Read more

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LEXUS LS500h REVIEW

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Wow, just wow. Simple words, I know, but still ever so apt for the new Lexus LS500. Lexus has given the flagship sedan a new engine, suspension and a delightfully glamorous interior that will have genuine buyers and stickybeaks sitting up and taking notice. One would expect a car of such obvious comfort to be packed full of features and Lexus doesn’t disappoint. So, you can expect your LS500 Luxury Sport with heated and cooled seats, four-zone climate control, 22-way power adjusted massage seats, electric rear side sunshades, rear cool… Read more

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MINI KENSINGTON EDITION

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A limited edition Mini Kensington Edition is now on the Australian market. Just 60 are on offer in this country. Available on Mini Cooper and Cooper S three- and five-door hatches all are finished in a Pure Burgundy metallic hue. There are K’ badges on the side pillars. Both Kensington models have black roof and mirror caps and a black JCW roof spoiler Cooper has 16-inch black alloy wheels in ‘Victory spoke’ pattern, while 17-inch black alloy wheels in ‘Cosmos spoke’ are on the Cooper S. A large panorama sunroof… Read more

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LATEST TOYOTA KLUGER IS THE SAFEST YET

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Toyota has established itself a one-stop shop for 4WDs and SUVs, with seven models ranging from the urban C-HR through to the go-anywhere / do-anything LandCruiser 70 and 200 series. In between there’s the RAV4, Fortuner, Prado and this week’s review vehicle the semi-luxury Kluger. Kluger is aimed at the SUV buyer who wants to transport the family in comfort rather than tackling any serious off-road terrain. Having said that it does come with the option of all-wheel drive although that’s more likely to be used for recreational towing than… Read more

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SUNBEAM ALPINE

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1965 Sunbeam Alpine

Sunbeam was one of the very few British companies to seriously build, develop and race a team of Grand Prix cars. When it won the French Grand Prix in 1923 Sir Henry Seagrave became the first driver to win a Grand Prix in a British car. This feat was not repeated again until the 1950s. The company went into liquidation in 1935 and was eventually taken over by the Rootes Group, along with its sister company Talbot, to join the Hillman and Humber marques. The first two-seater Alpine came into… Read more

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BMW X7 SAV: FIRST DETAILS

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BMW Australia has provided advanced information on the upcoming X7 SAV which will arrive Downunder in the second quarter of 2019. Big, bold and imposing it sits a full size up on the hugely successful X5. Note that BMW refers to its range as Sport Activity Vehicles (SAVs), not SUVs, saying its vehicles are designed for Activity, not Utility. Makes sense to us. The word subtle will never be used to describe the BMW X7, it’s big and bold from its huge kidney grilles to the very angular Hofmeister kink… Read more

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A3 2004 – 2017

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2005 Audi A3 Sportback

Upmarket German Audi was criticised by some when it chose to add a small, relatively low-cost model to its range in 1996. Critics said the new Audi A3 would devalue the prestige image. They were proven wrong because Audi used quality materials, comfort and high levels of driving ability to its small car. In the intervening years Audi has introduced an even smaller model, the A1, and fellow German makers BMW and Mercedes have successfully introduced similar sized cars. First generation Audi A3s are getting on in years so in… Read more

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UPPER LUXURY LEXUS LX INTRODUCED

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Lexus has introduced an upmarket version of its large LX 570 SUV. Tagged the 570 S it has a sports mesh pattern for the spindle grille, styled front and rear bumper, side skirts and rides on gloss black 21-inch forged alloy wheels. The LX 570 S is offered with two exterior colours; Sonic Quartz and Starlight Black. Courtesy lamps in the exterior mirrors project “LX S” branding on the ground. Inside, there’s trim in semi-aniline perforated leather that’s offered in Black or, exclusively for the ’S’, a rich burgundy colour… Read more

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NISSAN JUKE NISMO RS

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Nissan has introduced the Juke Nismo RS to Australia, joining the ultra-hot Nissan GT-R and the old-style Nissan 370Z Nismo. Nismo, an abbreviation of Nissan Motorsport, adds upgraded engine performance, handling and aerodynamics for those who like excitement in their motoring life. Juke Nismo RS is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged high-pressure direct-injection petrol engine with 160kW of power and 280Nm of torque for the six-speed manual. The CVT automatic tops out with 157kW of power and 250Nm of torque. These are achieved by optimising the engine control unit (ECU)… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ A250 4MATIC: FIRST DETAILS

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The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class range has been expanded with the introduction of the new A 250 4MATIC. With 165 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque running through a 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission to all four wheels the A 250 can get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. Mercedes-Benz A 250 has 18-inch aero alloy wheels, MBUX multimedia widescreen system with two 10.25-inch digital screens, LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist, keyless start and wireless charging. Standard safety equipment includes nine airbags, Active Brake Assist with… Read more