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NEW AUDI Q2 ON THE ROAD

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By EWAN KENNEDY in Zurich, Switzerland Audi Q2 is a small-medium SUV set to arrive in Q1 in Australia. Its body is stylish, but retains a fair amount of practicality. Customisation is very much part of the Q2’s package, something that we describe in a separate story. Suffice to say it’s theoretically possible for five million different vehicles to leave the factory. Sales of small and midsize SUVs are booming worldwide, not just in Australia. Many are being bought by people with no desire to go off-road, but who want… Read more

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CUE TO A NEW SUV DIRECTION WITH AUDI Q2

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By EWAN KENNEDY in Zurich, Switzerland Audi Q2 takes a fascinating new direction in upmarket SUVs. Taking cues from the Audi A1 hatchback the upcoming new Q2 offers buyers a staggering choice of customisation options. Indeed, it’s mathematically possible for five million people to buy a Q2 without having one that’s identical to any other. It all begins with a palette of 12 body colours. The door mirrors can either match of complement the rest of the body. The grilles also offers colour choices and can have a contrasting shade… Read more

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NEW MERCEDES E-CLASS IS A TECHNOLOGICAL TOUR-DE-FORCE

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The latest, tenth generation, version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class model is due to be released here within a few weeks. We’ll be attending the Australian launch and will provide a full review of this luxurious, prestigious and stylish medium-large car at the time. To avoid the information overload that would otherwise occur, Benz has given us a pre-launch overview of the remarkable range of technologically advanced safety and other features within the car. While many of these have been seen previously there are a number of new features that combine… Read more

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PRE-PRODUCTION HONDA NSX SUPERCAR GIVES A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE IN AUSTRALIA

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Honda’s NSX supercar has been a long time coming, and it’s not quite here yet. On July 8 a pre-production NSX went on display at Melbourne dealership, Yarra Honda and is about to head off on a tour downunder. Honda Australia last sold the NSX in Australia between 1991 and 2002. That ultra-long production run resulted in an odd result. At the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show I saw the NSX in two different halls; the first was of display of the NSX’s umpteenth update in the new-car display hall. The… Read more

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SUZUKI EXPANDS ITS VITARA RANGE WITH NEW TURBO-DIESEL

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Suzuki has added a turbo-charged diesel engine to its stable of Vitara SUVs – an engine that delivers more than twice the torque of the entry-level Vitara – and sips distillate at a miserly 4.9 litres per 100 km. It’s an impressive addition as we found out on the Queensland launch of the vehicle between Cairns and Cooktown via the Daintree Forest in Far North Queensland. Suzuki pioneered what we now know as compact SUVs – well before the segment was defined – way back in 1988 with the first… Read more

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ALL-NEW MAZDA CX-9 SHINES

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The first Mazda CX-9 was launched here just before Christmas 2007 and despite its age has been selling pretty well, being a long time favourite on the family SUV market. In recent years, though, buyers have been asking Mazda Australia to update it. That somewhat overdue new CX-9 is finally here and has the latest technology in infotainment, powertrain and suspension technology and offered in a number of models and drivetrains. Australia continues to be Mazda’s biggest selling market on a population basis so several important guests, including Mazda CX-9… Read more

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MOTORCLASSICA 2016

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The seventh edition of Motorclassica, Australia’s automotive display of rare and exotic, historic, vintage, veteran, classic and collectable cars and motorcycles will be staged Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building over the 21-23 October weekend. As well as the hundreds of vehicles displayed inside the Building, an additional 200+ vehicles will be on show each day in the Club Sandwich car club displays outside the main hall. The event will begin on the Thursday evening with an exclusive opening night party, at which Mercedes-Benz will launch its newest luxury model. This year… Read more

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ALL-NEW CITROEN C3

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Following on from the unusual styling of the innovative Citroen Cactus, the French marque has revealed its all-new C3 model featuring Cactus-like styling. Instantly obvious are the Airbumps which protect the doors from minor to midrange damage. It’s not just the Airbumps that make new Citroen C3 a visual standout. As with the outgoing model it can be customised. Nine body colours (Banquise White, Perla Nera Black, Shark Grey, Aluminium Grey, Ruby Red, Almond Green, Cobalt Blue, Power Orange and Sand) and three roof colours (Opal White, Onyx Black, Aden… Read more

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TOP-OF-THE-CLASS COUPE KEEPS UP STANDARDS

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It’s a case of more for less with the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class halo car. The C 63 S AMG coupe has arrived Down Under carrying with it more than a few pleasant surprises. This is borne out by a cut in engine capacity from that of the model it replaces. Last time the 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine was a carryover from the previous model and when fired up launched the car to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds thanks to the 336 kW on call at 6800 rpm and 600 Nm… Read more

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT NIGHT

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The guys and gals at Jeep Australia have noticed that black is the new black in buyer choice when it comes to adding extras to their Jeep Grand Cherokees and heading to the aftermarket areas. So they’ve come up with a smart limited edition called Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night featuring the sinister shade. The Sport and Racing Technology (which is what SRT stands for) Night has black 20-inch 10-spoke wheels, blacked out areas of the front grille, black leather interior trim and a few other dark touches that set… Read more