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HYUNDAI STARIA: AN UPMARKET PEOPLE MOVER

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Hyundai has provided further details of its new people-mover, the Staria. Saying that it’s designed for both families and businesses. Hyundai Staria’s has a wide radiator grille to give it what the Korean maker says is a space-age appearance. It uses the same body colour for all frontal parts. It has a low belt lines and large side windows. The rear has vertical tail lights and a wide rear window. It’s not all about style – the rear bumper is low to help make it easier to load and unload…. Read more

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ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE F1 EDITION

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The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition celebrates the British marque’s return to Formula 1 for the first time in over 60 years. It sits at the top of the Vantage model line and is offered as a coupe and roadster. It is a development of the Vantage as an Official Safety Car of Formula 1, but revised to let it be driven on the road. Aston Martin describes it as the fastest and most focused Vantage ever. Aston Martin’s Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers, told his engineers that their task… Read more

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AUSTRALIA POST CELEBRATES ICONIC HOLDEN ERA

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Australia Post is releasing a new set of stamps that take a nostalgic look back at five of the iconic car models that made the Holden brand an Australian household name. The new stamps will feature “Australia’s Own Car” the 1948 Holden 48-215 sedan; the luxurious 1963 Holden EH Premier; the fast and flashy 1968 Holden HK Monaro GTS 327; the 1971 Holden HQ Kingswood Ute, a favourite of farmers and tradies; and the 2006 Holden VE Commodore SS V, from the highest-selling Holden car model series. Australia Post Executive… Read more

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PEUGEOT 3008 AND 5008 REVISIONS

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Peugeot has given its 3008 and 5008 SUVs pair revised styling, more technology and additional safety features. Best news of all is the Peugeot 3008 has a new variant, the GT Sport featuring a Black Pack. It has blacked-out trim and exclusive black 19-inch ‘Washington’ diamond-cut alloy wheels with a Black Mist finish. Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Sport has Nappa leather upholstery, heated front seats and eight-way electronic adjustment and massage function for the driver. There’s a state-of-the-art 10-speaker, 550-Watt Focal audio system. Both facelifted Peugeot 3008 and 5008 now… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 250 SUV

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The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 is coming Downunder with first deliveries due in June. It has an officially measured driving range of up to 480 km. Every Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 purchase includes a Chargefox subscription, with complimentary unlimited access to selected Ultra-Rapid and Rapid chargers for three years. The EQA 250 SUV is powered by an asynchronous electric motor at the front axle with a rated output of 140 kW and 375 Nm. It can achieve from 10 to 80 per cent charge when using an optional installed Mercedes-Benz Wallbox… Read more

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KIA EV6 IS A FULL ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Kia Corporation has shown the first images of the EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle.It has a crossover look and is based on the Kia’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) as the Korean company moves towards electrification. Interior space is liberated by this platform, which offers increased space compared to previous Kia EVs based on existing model architecture. At the front, the EV6’s ‘Digital Tiger Face’, is based on Kia’s ‘Tiger Nose Grille’. A low air intake optimises air flow from the front, the air is channeled through and… Read more

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ALL NEW GENESIS GV70

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Genesis, the upmarket division of Hyundai, is about to import its first ever medium SUV to Australia. The Genesis GV70 is loaded with a host of features to try and get it well and truly established in our market. Every Genesis GV70 has a panorama sunroof, adjustable ambient lighting, an acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass, genuine leather-appointed seats and stitched leather-appointed dashboard and door trims. Entertainment come via a nine-speaker Genesis audio system. There’s wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charging. Inside are 12-way power adjustable front seats with heating… Read more

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MG ADDS PLUG-IN HYBRID TO ITS HS RANGE

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It was only a matter to time before Chinese vehicles started to make their presence felt on the Australian market and February saw a major step forward in that process with the MG brand breaking through into the top ten of overall sales for that month. Even more impressive is that it has been done with only three models in its range, the MG3 hatchback, ZS small SUV and HS mid-sized SUV. The release of the February sales figures coincided with the launch of the MG HS PHEV, the company’s… Read more

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NISSAN X-TRAIL UPGRADES

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Nissan X-Trail has received a wide range of specification changes, particularly in safety and infotainment. Probably the biggest change in this tech savvy world is that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the range. It has Nissan’s next-generation infotainment system that controlled though a new 7.0-inch touchscreen with updated graphics. On the safety front, Intelligent Driving Alert is now available with the ST-L grade and above. This system monitors input patterns during a period of driving to establish a baseline. After comparing subsequent driving characteristics relative to… Read more

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MAZDA CX-8 GETS INTERESTING UPDATE

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Mazda has announced updates to its CX-8 for 2021. The most interesting change is the offer of the Asaki LE models with is a ‘Captain’s Seats’ in the second row. These individual seats have power adjustment, there’s a central console between them. The console has twin cup holders and USB charging ports, while the luxurious seats themselves offer power adjustment as well as heating and ventilation functions. Following the successful introduction of the ‘Captain’s Seat’ layout in the Mazda CX-9, the new Asaki LE introduces the luxurious six-seat layout to… Read more