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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY FIFTH GENERATION

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The fifth generation of the Volkswagen Caddy will arrive in Australia in July. It’s coming in a variety of models ranging from commercial vans to people movers. Five variants will initially be offered across the range with more likely to follow later. Gen 5 Volkswagen Caddy is available in two wheelbases; SWB and Maxi. The SWB variants have an overall length of 4500mm, an increase of 92mm over the previous model. The wheelbase has is now 2,755mm and the cargo space length to 1,797mm. The Caddy Maxi variants measure a… Read more

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NEW NISSAN GT-R NISMO FIRST DETAILS

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Nissan has unveiled the newest iteration of the Nissan GT-R Nismo. It’s planned to be launched in Japan in October. A special edition will be introduced at the same time. Both models will be offered in the new, NISMO-exclusive NISMO Stealth Grey body colour, which was inspired by track tarmacs GT-Rs have set records and competed on. The special edition features a NISMO-exclusive clear-coated carbon fibre bonnet. The clear coat not only exposes the intricate carbon fibre weave, it also sheds 100 grams from the weight. The edition-exclusive 20-inch Rays… Read more

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NEW HAVAL JOLION IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA

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The first shipments of the Haval Jolion LE (Launch Edition) SUV have arrived into Australia. The LE is available in two grades initially, the mid-grade Lux and range-topping Ultra. Only 300 units are coming to Australia. The Jolion is built on the company’s new global lightweight modular platform which Haval says will provide a more refined and enjoyable driving experience. The Jolion LE has a chromed grille with horizontal accents to give it a premium impression to set it apart from future models. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine… Read more

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NISSAN JUKE ST-L+

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Nissan JUKE is now offered in a vibrant new trim level, the ST-L+, as well as a colourful new trim option, the Ti Energy Orange. The JUKE ST-L+ is based on the ST-L model which already has 19-inch alloy wheels, ambient interior lighting, a 7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display, and 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto~ capability. To this the ST-L+ adds a Bose Personal Audio system, with eight powerful speakers, including a pair of Bose UltraNearfield speakers integrated into both front-seat headrests. Juke ST-L+ also includes part-leather-accented seat trim… Read more

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FCAI HAS RELEASED CO2 EMISSIONS DATA FOR EACH AUTOMOTIVE BRAND

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released the CO2 emissions data for each automotive brand as the second reporting step of its industry-led voluntary CO2 Emissions Standard. The results and methodology used to calculate the CO2 Standard can be located at: https://www.fcai.com.au/fuel-quality-and-emissions/fuel-quality-and-emissions. The combined industry result was released as the first step on 25 March. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that global vehicle manufacturers were investing significantly in R&D to reduce emissions while at the same time delivering outstanding products to the market. “There is only one… Read more

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HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC UPGRADES

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Hyundai Kona Electric has received a facelifted exterior and specification upgrades. Most importantly it now has a WLTP measured driving range of 484km, it was previously 449km. The front has a new look closed grille and new LED Daytime Running Lights. The headlamps stretch part way around the side of the car. Vertical air inlets in front of the wheel arch claddings enhance its aerodynamics byThe rear has a new bumper design and horizontally-stretched rear lamps. There are machined face 17-inch alloy wheels complete the exterior makeover. The Harman Kardon… Read more

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN: MAJOR UPDATES

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Volkswagen Australia’s best-selling model, the Tiguan SUV has received update and will go sale Downunder in two stages. The Tiguan 162TSI and the new 147TDI models arrive in late May followed in June by the 132TSI. Tiguan comes in three grades: Life; Elegance; and the sport-themed R-Line. The Life grade is offered with either a 1.4-litre 110kW/250Nm with front-wheel drive and six- speed DSG transmission or as a 132TSI 132kW/320Nm with 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG. Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance and R-Line models comes with either the 162kW/350Nm petrol… Read more

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MAZDA MX-30 M HYBRID

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The first ever Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid range has arrived in Australia. We have just picked up a vehicle to road test for a week. In the meantime, here are the specs of these fascinating variants. We will detail our driving impressions in next week’s column. A compact SUV, it combines a 114kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with Mazda’s own M Hybrid system. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption is measured officially at 6.4 litres per hundred kilometres on the combined cycle,… Read more

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RELIANT SCIMITAR

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The Reliant Scimitar was an Italian styled, British-built sports car that proved very popular in the USA. One of its best-known owners was Princess Anne who gave the car quite a deal of publicity when she was booked for speeding in her Scimitar. With its distinctive plastic body, the Scimitar SS1 two-seater was introduced to the market by Reliant early in 1985. Reliant had a lot of experience in building short-run models with glass fibre bodies and outsourced running gear. In mid-1986 Reliant upgraded its Scimitar by introducing the Ti… Read more

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FCAI – MARCH 2021 SALES FIGURES

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released the new vehicle sales figures for March 2021. A total of 100,005 vehicles were sold in March 2021, up 22.4 per cent on March 2020 sales when 81,690 vehicles were sold. This positive result was reflected across all states and territories other than the ACT (down 43.8%). The Northern Territory (43.4%), Queensland (32.7%), Tasmania (30%) and Western Australia (30.5%) all recorded growth above 30 per cent for the month. SUV sales were… Read more