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KIA SPORTAGE MAKEOVER MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

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It is customary for car companies to give a model a midlife makeover, which can include anything from tinkering around the edges of design, adding specifications, to adjusting prices. Rarely does it include digging deep to improve performance parameters. There are exceptions to the rule, of course, one being among Kia’s latest upgrades to the fourth-generation Sportage released two years ago. The MY19 version of the compact sports utility vehicle has come under the ‘spell’ of the Wizards of Oz in ride and handling. Acknowledged world leaders in the field,… Read more

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MINI GETS MAJOR TECH UPGRADE

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MINI’s midlife makeover (or Life Cycle Impulse in BMW speak) has taken an interesting route in that styling changes are minimal, but technology and infotainment have received major upgrades. Following on from big-brother BMW models, the updated MINI Hatch and Convertible ranges see the introduction of MINI Connected. This is based on the 4G network and has a touchscreen interface. Included are Real-Time Traffic Information as well as Remote Services, Connected Services, Tele Services and even a Concierge function. The MINI Connected App provides send-to-car that lets you share your… Read more

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HONDA CR-V +SPORT LIMITED EDTION

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Honda Australia has introduced a limited edition CR-V +Sport to its SUV lineup. Based on the CR-V VTi two-wheel drive model the +Sport has $4100 worth of added features for a $1900 price premium VTi. The CR-V +Sport is priced at MLP $32,490, with a national driveaway price of $35,490. A total of 900 are being imported. Along with the standard VTi features of smart keyless entry, Android Auto/Apple Carplay connectivity and three-mode reversing camera, the CR-V +Sport has: rear privacy glass, a black sports grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, a… Read more

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HONDA JAZZ +SPORT LIMITED EDITION

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Honda Australia has introduced a limited edition Jazz +Sport to its lineup. Based on the Jazz VTi-S it adds $1600 worth of extra features for just $600 above the price of a VTi-S, giving it a MLP of $20,590. Only 240 are being imported. As well as the VTi-S standard features of built-in satellite navigation, remote keyless entry and LED projector headlights, the additional features for the Jazz +Sport are: 16-inch gloss black alloys, gloss black rear number plate garnish, +Sport badging, rear parking sensors to complement the reversing camera…. Read more

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NEW-GENERATION HYUNDAI SANTA FE

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Hyundai Santa Fe is now in its fourth generation, has a stylish look, extensive safety features and a strong emphasis on connectivity. Operating in the increasingly popular seven-seat SUV field Santa Fe is larger than its predecessor. It is 70mm longer, at 4770mm, rides on a 65mm greater wheelbase (2765mm). Front overhang is unchanged, but the rear overhang is greater by 5mm. Ground clearance of 185mm means it’s not quite a 4WD, but will be able to handle bush trails and the like. Santa Fe is available in the company’s… Read more

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FERRARI DINO CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

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Saturday 30th June 2018: More than 150 Ferrari Dinos from all over the world flocked to Maranello, Italy for an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the debut of the iconic Dino in 1968. On Saturday, the cars arrived in the forecourt of the Maranello Museum, then headed to the Fiorano track, where the cars paraded together. At midday, the Dinos drove into the factory where the customers were given a special tour. At the end of the afternoon the Dinos were driven one car at a time under the… Read more

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JAGUAR XE SV PROJECT 8

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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is a limited-edition sports sedan that’s the most extreme performance Jaguar road car ever. The all-wheel drive 600 horsepower (441kW) 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol gives Project 8 a top speed of 200mph (320kmh) and set a four-door production car record around the Nurburgring Nordschleife with a best lap of 7 minutes 21.23 seconds. Zero to 100 km/h is 3.7 seconds. Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is available either as a four-seater or in lightweight two-seat Track Pack configuration. The Track Pack modifies the driveline and… Read more

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NEW TOPLINE NISSAN QASHQAI

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Nissan Australia has added a new topline model to its Qashqai range. The Qashqai Ti joins the ST, ST-L and features added infotainment, comfort and safety features. Qashqai Ti has a Nappa leather-accented seats, a 7.0 inch colour screen, Bluetooth, DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation, a rear view camera, dual-zone climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Added to an already comprehensive list of safety items, the Qashqai Ti all has intelligent cruise control that maintaining the gap to the vehicle in front. There also Intelligent Lane Intervention that alerts… Read more

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NEW MAZDA CX-8 DIESEL

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Mazda Australia has plugged a hole in its SUV lineup by introducing the CX-8 Diesel. Potential buyers of the CX-9 seven seater had wanted a diesel engine, but it’s only offered with a petrol unit. Sometimes they settled for a CX-9 petrol – but others went to a different marque that could offer a turbo-diesel, which obviously didn’t please Mazda Australia. The CX-8 is sort of a combination of the Mazdas CX-5 and CX-9, sharing the wheelbase of the 9 and the width of the 5. It’s shorter than the… Read more

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HOLDEN ACADIA – FINAL TESTING IS UNDERWAY

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Holden Acadia seven-seat SUV isn’t due to go on sale until the final quarter of this year. But many are already on the road in Australia on their final stages of real world testing. Two years of Australian engineering input to the Acadia have already been carried out here and in the USA and a 30-car fleet will cover about 1.5 million kilometres as the final stages of development. The real-world test program is not only to check that Acadia drives well on our roads, but also to fine tune… Read more