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GENESIS G70 SHOOTING BRAKE

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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is based on the G70 sedan and is aimed at those wanting enhanced practicality in an upmarket Korean car. The Shooting Brake body is normally called a station wagon in Australia though we feel it’s very likely that it will be called a Shooting Brake here. In some ways it almost looks like a streamlined five-door hatch rather than a bland station wagon. We love the shape in the photographs and certainly look forward to seeing it in the metal. It is 4,685mm long, 1,850mm wide… Read more

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AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE COMMENTS ON THE “GENUINE IS BEST” CAMPAIGN

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The Australian Border Force (ABF) has confirmed training provided by automotive industry initiative Genuine is Best and Toyota Motor Corporation was pivotal in assisting ABF officers with identifying and seizing potential counterfeit vehicle parts. Counterfeit vehicle parts seized by ABF officers include counterfeit oil filters, engine air filters, cabin air filters and strut spacers. Testing performed by Genuine is Best has demonstrated counterfeit vehicle parts, if fitted, could cause severe engine damage, and may result in road safety issues. “As a direct result of this training, a noticeable increase in… Read more

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ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA FINALE EDIZIONE

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Finale Edizione is the last production run of the iconic Italian hatchback. It features sporty adornments and striking yellow accents and is limited to 35 units for Australia. It is available to order now from $48,950 (plus on road costs), with deliveries currently underway. The Edizione Finale is available in three body colours; Alfa White, Anodized Blue and Magnesium Grey Matte. It has yellow painted brake calipers and yellow external trim inserts. Inside the cabin are yellow accents which are integrated with contrast stitching across the leather… Read more

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NEW GENERATION SKODA OCTAVIA

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Skoda Octavia has arrived in Australia, only a few weeks later than anticipated due to the effect of Covid-19. It introduces a number of important firsts for this model, including a 10-inch infotainment screen with touch slider the latest version of Virtual Cockpit, a head up display, wireless connection to Apple Carplay and Android auto. It has LED Matrix headlights, LED fog and taillights, traffic jam assist, emergency assist and as many 10 airbags, depending on model. Exterior and interior design treatments are intended to give it the appearance of… Read more

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SUBARU BRZ SPORTS SECOND GENERATION

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At this stage, Subaru estimates first second generation BRZ will arrive in Australia during quarter four this year. And the local importer has introduced an online Register Your Interest section on subaru.com.au. Subaru General Manager, Blair Read, said: “We’ve been staggered by the amount of interest in new BRZ. The level of dealer enquiry and calls to our own customer service centre indicates massive interest among sports car fans and we look forward to sharing more details closer to launch.” He added: “We only have around 50 of the current… Read more

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2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON

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The first variants of the all-new range of Hyundai Tucsons have arrived in Australia, with others to follow in several stages later in the year. Its new style features a huge grille, a long bonnet, aggressive side curves with large guards, short overhangs and deeply inset doors. It certainly stands out from the crowd, making others in the class look rather mundane in their shape. New Tucson sits on a longer wheelbase than the model it supersedes and has more cabin space as a result. We are yet to drive… Read more

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FORD RANGER RAPTOR

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The 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor X has major styling changes including over the top stripes running along the bonnet, roof and tailgate as well as side stripes. The grille, door handles, rear bumper cover, tailgate handle, fender vent and foglight bezel will be given a new matte black finish. While the wheels remain the same, they have been given an Asphalt Black matte finish. Its Ford Performance interior features a new accent package with red contrast stitching on the steering wheel and dash replacing the original blue stitching, while Hydrographic… Read more

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ARB AND FORD ARE JOINING FORCES

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ARB and Ford are joining forces in a collaboration to sell selected off-road accessories as Ford Licensed Accessories through participating Ford dealers in Australia, from a date yet to be announced other than that it will be in the second half of 2021. Ford Ranger and Everest customers will be able to fit-out their vehicles with a range of ARB 4×4 Accessories that will be fully backed by Ford Australia’s New Vehicle Warranty of up to five years / unlimited kilometres. The full range of accessories to be made available… Read more

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NEW NISSAN LEAF e+

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The new Nissan LEAF e+ has increased energy density in the battery pack and a higher output powertrain.It uses a new battery module design that allows for cell modules to vary in number. Maximum power and torque outputs have also been increased to 160kW and 340Nm. After the instant takeoff that’s so much loved by those who drive electric cars it can get to 100km/h in just 6.9 seconds. It has a new 100kW peak Quick Charging system, the Nissan LEAF e+ can charge can charge from 20 per cent… Read more

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REVISED ALFA ROMEO STELVIO SPORT

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Alfa Romeo has a 110-year racing history that includes Formula One drivers’ championship in the first two years of F1, in 1950 and 1951. Italian’s love of motorsport continue to this day and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sport not only celebrates that, but also the way Italians just love life. Sporty features include 19-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, gloss black openings and side and rear privacy glass. The uprated Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 147kW, and 330Nm of torque at just… Read more