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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

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TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID REVIEW

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If ever there was a car that needed no introduction then it’s the Toyota Corolla. In production continuously since 1966, and with sales in excess of 44 million, it is the biggest selling car of all time. In mid-2016 Toyota added a petrol / electric hybrid variant to the Australian Corolla range for the first time. The Japanese giant was one of the pioneers of volume production vehicles using this fuel-saving technology with its Prius hatchback which arrived here in 2001. The original Corolla Hybrid only came in the base… Read more

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RANGER TAKES ON MORE ‘TERRITORY’

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There’s no such thing as a lone Ranger these days; there’s one around almost every street corner. So much so that the Ford is the second most popular utility vehicle Down Under. With going on for 30 variants there’s no being stuck for choice. Offered in single-, super- and double-cab body styles, Ranger brings the flexibility and toughness of Ranger’s ladder-frame chassis and Australian-led engineering and design in both 4×2 and 4×4 powertrains. Specification levels are XL, XLS, XLT and Wildtrak. Interestingly, XL 4×2 versions also include a Hi-Rider model,… Read more

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HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2006 – 2017

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

The recent launch of the fourth generation Hyundai Santa Fe has created a lot of interest in this booming market segment. This has resulted in the many older Santa Fe models being traded in. If a Hyundai dealer has been overwhelmed by these trade in you might be able to pick one up at a lower than normal price as stocks are being cleared. No promises, though… Hyundai Santa Fe began its life in the early 2000s as a real 4WD, not simply an SUV. However, the South Korean giant… Read more

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NEW FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST

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A significantly upgraded Ford Mustang GT V8 was launched four months ago, now it has been joined by the revised lower-cost Ford Mustang EcoBoost. Though the thought of a four-cylinder engine in a Mustang is anathema to some, there’s a lot to be said for the driving dynamics of a lighter, better balanced Mustang. Mustang EcoBoost adds an advanced 224kW powertrain to that unmistakable, iconic Mustang design. The 2019 Mustang EcoBoost has a high-tech direct-fuel-injection 2.3-litre that uses a twin-scroll turbocharger. Producing 224kW of power and 441Nm of torque it… Read more

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HOLDEN’S CALL TO ARMS WITH ‘BIG GUN’ ACADIA

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Since retiring from vehicle manufacture in Australia, Holden has been battling relevance in the marketplace. However, while the genuine born-and-bred Aussie car may have become a thing of the past, that could be about to change with the arrival of the Acadia. Okay, so the Holden seven-seat sports utility vehicle may be assembled in the United States but it’s a fair dinkum product made solely for Down Under by Holden engineers and designers. Holden chairman and managing director Dave Buttner says there is still a latent passion for Holden product,… Read more

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PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS RELEASED

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Porsche has added two high-performance models to its new Panamera range, the GTS and GTS Sport Turismo. Both are powered by a 4.0-litre V8 bi-turbo engine generating 338 kW of power and maximum torque of 620 Nm, getting them from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds when used with the standard Sport Chrono package. Power is transmitted to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system by the eight-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology is fitted as standard. The sports chassis has been lowered by… Read more

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SPECIAL EDITION NISSAN NAVARAS

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Nissan Australia has expanded its special edition range with the introduction of Navara Dual Cab 4X4 SL-based “Silverline” and ST “Black Edition”. Black is very much the in-thing amongst the ‘tuff’ guys in the their pickups at the moment so the Navara Dual Cab 4X4 ST Black Edition has black 18-inch alloy wheels with dealer-fitted all-terrain tyres. Black is also used on wheelarch flares, grille, mirror housings, smoked protector, foglight surrounds, sports bar and nudge bar. Attention is drawn to the big Nissan by black body decals. The Black Edition… Read more