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2021 HYUNDAI SONATA N LINE

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The new 2021 Hyundai Sonata has arrived in Australia, at this stage it’s only in a single N Line specification. It has a suede and Nappa leather-trimmed cabin. There’s a large 12.3-inch LCD high resolution colour instrument cluster display. It’s paired with a 10.25-inch touchscreen satellite navigation multimedia unit. There are heated and ventilated, power-adjustable front seats, heated outboard rear seats, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, and a panoramic glass sunroof. Entertainment comes from a Bose Premium Audio. A large cascading grille extends between distinctive LED headlights and there are… Read more

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JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WILLYS

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Jeep Australia will import 130 special edition Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys, inspired by the original 1948 Willys Overland CJ-3A. “The Jeep Willys Overland CJ-3A is an off-road icon and we’re excited to offer a modern model to the market that features an array of 4×4 upgrades and unique styling that honours the Jeep heritage,” said Guillaume Drelon, Jeep Australia Director, Brand & Product Strategy. “Jeep owners have been able to experience the adventure, open-air freedom and off-road capability that the Willys has had to offer since 1948, and this is… Read more

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NEW HAVAL H6 IS ON ITS WAY TO AUSTRALIA

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An All-New Haval H6 medium SUV will go on sale in Australia in the second quarter of this year. Local testing has been underway for some time, though at this stage the Chinese maker won’t advise what changes have been made for our market. Simply saying that details will be provided at the time of its release to the press. Sitting on a completely new lightweight modular platform, the H6 will be the most technologically advanced SUV in the marque’s history. What we do know at this time is that… Read more

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SEVENTH-GENERATION MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS

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The seventh generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, has arrived in Australia and it’s crammed full of the latest in infotainment and technology. It’s slightly larger than the model it replaces. All external dimensions have grown, with the wheelbase extended by 71 mm in short, or standard wheelbase models, and by 51 mm in long wheelbase models. Very much high-tech machine, the new S-Class has second-generation MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience), with displays on up to five large screens, in part with OLED technology. Options for personalisation and intuitive operation are used… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: FEBRUARY 2021

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has released the new vehicle sales figures for February 2021. A total of 83,977 vehicles were sold in February 2021, across the period, up 5.1 per cent on February 2020 sales when 79,940 vehicles were sold. This positive result was reflected across all states and territories other than Victoria (down 8.7%), Tasmania (down 3.9%) and the ACT (down 38.3%) compared to February 2020. Year to date sales of 163,643 vehicles is up 7.9 per… Read more

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NEW RENAULT CAPTUR

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Renault has published details of specifications for the new Captur small SUV. This is the second Renault model to be built on the advanced CMF-B platform. It’s more spacious and refined with the latest in driver assistance and infotainment systems and will be sold in the usual Renault Life, Zen and Intens variants. The Captur’s stylists were given the instruction to give it, “even stronger SUV identity”. The result is tough-looking front and rear protection ‘skid’ plates, chunky protective mouldings that run the entire length of the lower body and… Read more

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LDV DELIVER 9 BUS AND CAB CHASSIS INTRODUCED

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The LDV Deliver 9 range has been expanded with the introduction of a bus and cab chassis. Power come from a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (110kW / 375Nm) driving though a six-speed automatic transmission. The Deliver 9 cab chassis has a six-speed manual option. With a 2.4 tonne payload and braked towing capacity of 2.8 tonnes, the Deliver 9 Cab Chassis sits on a ladder frame, has a 3760mm wheelbase and is 2094mm wide. It has dual rear wheels. The Deliver 9 bus has Bosch electronic stability control, there’s autonomous emergency braking… Read more

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FORD RANGER TRADIE SPECIAL EDITION

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Ford Australia is introducing a special-edition, the Ford Ranger Tradie, featuring a range of factory-fitted items. Based on the latest Ranger XL 4×4 Double Cab Pick-Up the Ranger Tradie has:Genuine Ford Black nudge barLumen 20.5-inch slimline LED light barUnique 16-inch black alloy wheelsBlack side stepsBedlinerTow bar Standard features in the Ranger range SYNC 3 with 8.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. The Ford Ranger Tradie is available in Arctic White which complements the black alloys and black side steps beautifully. Buyers can also specify True Red, or… Read more

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BENTLEY FLYING SPUR V8

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New Bentley Flying Spur V8 has sculpted surfaces and precise feature lines to create an assertive presence. Gloss black radiator matrix and haunch line above the rear wheel gives a muscular look. The elegant roofline and side-glass profile enhance the Flying Spur’s streamlined appearance. The latest ‘Flying B’ mascot has been redesigned for Bentley’s next century. It electronically deploys and illuminates when the car is unlocked. The four individual ‘armchair-style’ seats allow the driver and passengers to travel in supreme comfort. The 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen provides access to maps and… Read more

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SKODA’S NEW GENERATION OCTAVIA

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Skoda’s new generation Octavia will reach Australia in April. The A8 Octavia introduces a number of firsts for this model. These include a 10-inch infotainment screen with touch slider; the newest 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 upmarket European prestige marques. The Octavia 110TSI Ambition… Read more