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2018 KIA STINGER: FURTHER INFORMATION RELEASED

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Kia is continuing its drip-feed of information on its Stinger to the local media, now providing details of equipment levels of the eagerly awaited three-model range that’s due to be launched in mid-September. The South Korean auto maker is very keen to attract buyers who once bought high-performance V8 versions of the Commodore and Falcon. It also has an eye on the performance all-wheel-drive models in the upcoming 2018 NG Holden Commodore, though these won’t be directly comparable to the Stinger. All of the first Kia Stingers will be powered… Read more

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PORSCHE CAYENNE: GEN-THREE DETAILS RELEASED

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The third generation Porsche Cayenne was announced at a major special event in the German company’s home city of Stuttgart. Virtually an all-new design it offers increased performance not only due to improved engines, but also because clever engineering has reduced its weight. Following the 911 and the Panamera, the body of the Cayenne uses a combination of alloy and steel. The exterior is made entirely of aluminium. The floorpan assembly, front section and virtually all the chassis components are also manufactured from alloy. Fascinatingly, a lithium-ion polymer starter battery… Read more

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NISSAN 370Z NISMO IS LOW, SPORTY AND WELL-PRICED

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Nissan has introduced a low-cost competitor into the high-performance sportscar scene. The bargain priced Nissan 370Z Nismo will sell from only $61,490 for the six-speed manual and $63,990 for the seven-speed paddle-shift automatic. This is around $8000 less than had been anticipated when Nissan Australia confirmed to us Nismo would definitely be coming here a few months back. Based on the standard Nissan 370Z, which is already astonishingly cheap for this class with a tag starting at just $49,990. The Nismo edition has added power, revised suspension, wider tyres, bigger… Read more

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2018 VOLVO S60 AND V60 POLESTARS

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Polestar, the high-performance division of Volvo Cars, has come up with major updates for the special editions of Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar for the 2018 model year. More than 250 components have been changed compared to the standard models. High on the list are carbon-fibre aerodynamic components that increase downforce by as much as 30 per cent. These editions are obviously aimed at very serious driver. The new aerodynamic exterior package has been developed jointly by the engineers of Polestar and Cyan Racing, the motorsport partner of Polestar. Data… Read more

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VISION MERCEDES-MAYBACH 6 CABRIOLET

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Pebble Beach, California, USA hosts an annual gathering of the most magnificent classic cars on the planet. The final event of this year’s Concours d’Elegance was the unveiling by Mercedes-Benz of its astonishingly beautiful concept car, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet. Is this the most gorgeous car you’ve ever seen? That was the question that flashed around the world the moment the concept was unveiled. A huge car – it’s almost six metres long and over two metres wide – the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is a reminder of the… Read more

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NEW GENERATION COMMODORE: FIRST DRIVE

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Can a Holden Commodore made in Germany be as good as a Holden Commodore made in Australia? To save you the trouble of skipping to the end of this article, here’s our conclusion. A very definite Yes. Holden engineers began modifying German family cars, and renaming them ‘Commodore’ almost 45 years ago. The later models had an ever increasing Australian content, but there was still some interaction at an engineering level between Australia, Europe and the USA. Though the upcoming next generation NG Commodore will be built in Germany instead… Read more

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BETTER LIGHT FROM LOWER POWER

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LED lights are becoming increasingly common in cars and SUVs because they provide significantly more light and consume a lot less power. Narva’s new range of LED Luminous Light Panels provides bright light coupled with a uniform output owners and of caravans, motorhomes, trucks, boats, even emergency service vehicles. Lighting specialist, Narva’s engineers have developed a multi-layer design that smoothly spreads and filters the light, avoiding any visible light centre thus providing something pretty close to comfortable natural light. This output is a requirement for Australian emergency services applications, particularly… Read more

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HOLDEN DREAM CRUISE

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The first six Holdens

All Holden enthusiasts have been invited show their pride by joining the Holden Dream Cruise on the streets of northern Adelaide on Sunday, 15 October. The Holden Dream Cruise will be a giant street parade of Holden cars followed by a family fun day with displays, entertainment, food and a show ‘n’ shine competition. It will be led by the first and last cars built in Australia by Holden – a 1948 48/215 and a 2017 VF Commodore. Holden is encouraging owners of classic and iconic cars to register for… Read more

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NEW PEUGEOT 3008: FIRST DRIVE

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Peugeot held the Australian launch of its new 3008 in the Hunter Valley in NSW, an ideal location for people who are likely to wander up from Sydney for a peaceful weekend. We did a full report on the 3008 last week, but Peugeot asked us to hold off on driving impressions until now. They are detailed below. Peugeot is taking an interesting approach in Australia with its all-new 3008 SUV. Ignoring those looking at a bottom-end price the 3008 is being imported only in the mid and upper segments…. Read more

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ISUZU UTE SUPPORTS DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION

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Bruce & Denise Morcombe with their new Isuzu MU-X .

Entering their fifth year of partnership, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) has provided a new Isuzu MU-X to child safety education champions Bruce and Denise Morcombe. MU-X will be used to take their curriculum to school children and parents across Australia. “Isuzu UTE take its corporate social responsibility very seriously, especially in the area of Child Protection and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is extremely thankful for their generous sponsorship in providing us with a brand new MU-X,” the not-for-profit charity co-founder Bruce Morcombe said. Daniel Morcombe’s legacy is the Foundation named… Read more