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LS 500 AND HYBRID LS 500H F SPORT UPGRADED

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Lexus has updated its LS flagship sedan to provide elevated levels of comfort, quietness and overall refinement. It has an elegant new grille, front bumper and taillight accents, as well as new high-grade LED headlights featuring advanced BladeScan adaptive high-beam technology for more precise illumination. New multi-layered urethane seat cushioning features a top layer of low-resilience material that adapts to the occupant’s body. A new widescreen 12.3-inch touch-display is now integrated to provide simpler control of the 23-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system. Suspension modifications are designed to produce an… Read more

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MAZDA6 UPDATES

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Mazda has announced updates to the Mazda6 sedan and wagon ranges that will go on sale in March 2021. Both GT SP and Atenza models now feature ‘Turbo’ exterior badging. A Polymetal Grey Metallic finish has been added to the Mazda6’s exterior colour palette and is now available across the range. Both GT SP and Atenza variants have a turbo-petrol 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 170kW at 5,000rpm. There’s strong 420Nm torque figure from 2,000rpm. A specific six-speed automatic transmission is used for this application, featuring sportier gear and final drive… Read more

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PORSCHE BOXSTER 25 YEARS

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Porsche is celebrating the 25th birthday of its Boxster 25 Years with limited edition of just 1250 units worldwide. Porsche is offering the Boxster 25 Years in GT Silver Metallic although Deep Black Metallic and Carrara White Metallic are also available. The special model combines a Bordeaux leather interior with a red fabric convertible top. The convertible top bears embossed Boxster 25 lettering. Both are also available in Black. The fuel filler cap has ‘Porsche’ script from the Exclusive Design range. This shines in an aluminium look as do the… Read more

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NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE: FIRST DETAILS

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The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has all-new vehicle architecture, independent front and rear suspensions and Quadra-Lift air suspension with electronic adaptive damping to deliver what Jeep says describes as premium on-road driving dynamics Naturally it has signature Jeep design cues, including the seven-slot grille, aggressive front approach angle and trapezoidal wheel arches The spacious interior has 10-inch display screens across the instrument panel, including a frameless digital gauge cluster and touchscreen in-car entertainment. Hand-wrapped, quilted Palermo leather, open-pore Waxed Walnut wood in the Summit Reserve Package give it the highest… Read more

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HYUNDAI KONA N: INITIAL DETAILS

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Hyundai Motor Company has given us somewhat limited information on its all-new KONA N, the first SUV in the South Korean marque’s high-performance lineup. Hyundai KONA N will be available with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine driving through an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. It will have a variety of high-performance driving features, such as launch control and what Hyundai describes as, “an exciting sound experience”. “As N brand’s first ‘hot SUV’, KONA N will offer plenty of versatility and driving thrills that N-thusiasts have come to expect from the brand. You… Read more

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RENAULT KOLEOS AND MEGANE MODEL YEAR 21

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Renault Australia has released details of the 2021 Koleos and Megane ranges which are due to arrive Downunder in March. Update sees the safety provided by LED headlamps and automatic high/low beam added to Life and Zen. The range-topping Intens has black Nappa leather upholstery, driver’s seat with memory and massage function, new headrests and cushion length adjustment for driver and front passenger, side-mirror tilt feature when reversing, dynamic turn signals and LED reversing lights. Hill descent control is installed in the all-wheel-drive models. Recommended retail pricing for Koleos Life… Read more

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SUBARU OUTBACK RANGE EXPANDED

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Subaru Outback range that will be available for sale in Australia from March 2021 has a heavily revised 2.5 litre Boxer engine with nearly seven per cent more power (138 kW) and four per cent more torque (245 Nm). The result is braked towing capacity of 2,000 kilograms. Inside there’s the largest Outback cabin to date with key interior dimensions. There’s a larger, wider-opening cargo area. A high definition 11.6-inch head unit vertical infotainment system that’s operated in a similar manner to a smartphone or tablet. A clever feature is… Read more

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TOWING CAPACITY FOR GWM UTE INCREASED

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The towing capacity for the GWM Ute range has been increased to 3000kg. Initial homologation documentation for the GWM Ute listed the maximum towing capacity at 2250kg but the Ute has now been re-homologated and certified at a 3000kg towing capacity. Maximum down-ball weight has now also increased, to 300kg. Available in three 4×4 AT Dual Cab grades, the Cannon, Cannon-L and Cannon-X buyers can get into Australia’s newest Dual Cab ute from just $33,990 Driveaway. The mid-grade Cannon-L is priced from $37,990 Driveaway while the range-topping Cannon-X is $40,990… Read more

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SALES FOR MOTORCYCLES AND OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHVS) FOR FULL YEAR 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released sales for motorcycles and off highway vehicles (OHVs) for full year 2020. Total sales for the year were recorded at 108,926 units, an increase of 19,727 vehicles and 22.1 per cent on full year 2019 when 89,199 sales were recorded. OHVs demonstrated significant sales growth during the year, with 24,856 vehicles sold. This represents a strong increase of 6,950 vehicles, or 38.8 per cent, over the same period in 2019 when 17,906… Read more

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RENAULT LCV FINANCE OFFER

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Renault Australia offers ABN holders a 3.9 per cent interest rate from Renault Financial Services on every model in the Renault LCV stable sold till 31 March 2021. The Renault Trafic is now available from just $142 per week for the short wheelbase manual version. The automatic starts from just $169 per week. Every model in the Trafic range comes complete with a rear-view camera, automatic headlights and wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, front fog lights with cornering function, foldable insert key, and under-bench seat storage. Renault Kangoo now comes standard… Read more