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MAJOR UPGRADE FOR MERCEDES C-CLASS

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Mercedes-Benz has released an upgraded version of its popular C-Class range with some styling changes at each end; new fully-digital instrument panel and infotainment screen; and a new petrol-electric / hybrid powerplant. The C-Class has been around since 1993 and is arguably the most important vehicle in the Benz range consistently outselling the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. While this MY2018 update of the fourth-generation W205 was described simply as a facelift by Australian CEO Horst von Sanden there have in fact been significant changes with around half of… Read more

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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS SPORT EDITION

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Mitsubishi is pushing hard in the sales race in Australia and has released several specials to tempt even more buyers to the showrooms. The most recent of these offerings is the Eclipse Cross Sport Edition. Eclipse Cross Sport Edition is based on its entry-level ES. It has exterior styling enhancements aimed at giving it a sportier look; black grille, black door mirror covers, as well as side and corner skirts with red pinstripes. It is available with all colours in the standard Eclipse Cross range and has the same interior… Read more

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ALL-NEW LEXUS ES HYBRID

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In an interesting move Lexus will import only hybrid versions of its Lexus ES 300. Now in its seventh-generation the Lexus ES is being offered in Luxury and Sports Luxury grades. Compared with the outgoing gen-six Lexus ES power has been increased by almost six per cent, to 160kW while fut fuel consumption has been reduced by 16.4 per cent, to 4.6 litres/100km as measured on the Australian combined cycle. A new-generation 2.5-litre petrol engine is among the most thermally efficient engines in a production vehicle. It is linked to… Read more

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AUDI SPORT DAY AT ‘THE BEND’

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In the world of ultra long distance motor racing Denmark’s Tom Kristensen is a legend. Driving in the famed LeMans 24-hour – think four-and-a-half Bathurst 1000s back to back – Kristensen has finished 15 times, and been on the podium 15 times. For nine of these races he and his team-mates were on the top spot of the podium. In an eerie similarity to Kristensen’s nine LeMans wins, Australian racing legend Peter Brock took out nine Bathurst victories. Despite several further attempts neither of these brilliant drivers managed to get… Read more

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MUSTANG BULLITT TO DEBUT AT MOTORCLASSICA

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The Ford Mustang Bullitt will make its Australian debut at the 2018 Motorclassica in Melbourne. The first-ever Mustang Bullitt to be sold by Ford in Australia pays homage to the 1968 Mustang GT Fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the original motion picture and will be unveiled to motoring media and enthusiasts in time for the film’s 50th anniversary. Mustang Bullitt is the most powerful Mustang ever offered in Australia, with a 460 horsepower (345kW) 5.0-litre V8. All have a six-speed manual transmission, with rev-matching to assist those who aren’t… Read more

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NEW BMW Z4: FIRST DETAILS

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An all-new BMW Z4 will be unveiled at the Paris motor show in October. It continues the tradition of open-top two-seat sportscars from the prestige German marque. Longer, wider and lower than the about to be superseded Z4 it has striking long-bonnet styling featuring a new mesh-type interpretation of the large kidney grille. For the first time it will have a vertical headlight arrangement. There is a choice of nine exterior paint shades. The fabric soft-top comes in Black as standard or Anthracite with silver effect as an option. It… Read more

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NEW MCLAREN 600LT UNVEILED

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McLaren Automotive has given Australian motoring enthusiasts the first local viewing of its latest supercar the 600LT. Described as track-ready and road-legal the 600LT is based on the previous 570S but with the enticing combination of more power, reduced weight and extra downforce. The ‘LT’ in the name stands for Longtail and it follows on from the three previous LT models, the legendary Le Mans winning F1 GTR, the 675LT and 675LT Spider. The big physical difference between the 600LT and the 570S and one of the biggest talking points… Read more

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RENAULT KADJAR PHASE 2

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Renault Australia has confirmed that its mid-size SUV, the Kadjar, will be launched in Australia in the second half of 2019. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Megane R.S. last week, Andrew Moore, the managing director of Renault Australia, told us, “Our ambition for Renault Australia is to become a strong player in the SUV segment. We’ve already seen success in the popular SUV space with our top-selling Koleos and Captur and our intention is that in the future we will have an SUV that perfectly matches the various… Read more

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SUZUKI VITARA CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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The Suzuki Vitara has this year celebrated its 30th anniversary since the model’s global introduction in 1988. The small-medium Suzuki SUV crossover has been a huge success, with more than 3.65 million sales in 191 countries and territories around the world. In light of this, a 30th anniversary Vitara 30th Year Anniversary Edition is due to arrive in Australia from October 2018. Only 350 units available. Based on the Vitara RT-S model, the anniversary edition has stylish chrome daytime running light (DRL) surrounds, chrome door guards front and rear, and… Read more

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NEW LEXUS UX IS A STUNNING LOOKER

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Due in Australia late this year, the latest model from the upmarket Japanese Lexus marque is the UX (the ‘U’ for Urban and ‘X’ for Crossover). It joins the LX, GX, RX and NX in the Lexus lineup, but as the title suggests is more suburban cruiser than bush-basher in its intentions. In what Lexus tells us is a world first, the specially-shaped wheelarch mouldings use the airflow over their edges to reduce turbulence and lift, contributing to the vehicle’s stability. Similarly, aero-stabilising blade taillights begin at the top of… Read more