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NEW KIA CARNIVAL IS MORE REFINED

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Based on the company’s new mid-size platform the latest Carnival has more space, refinement and capability than its predecessors. Its style is SUV like to cash in on the popularity of that type of practical vehicle. The fourth-generation Carnival is offered in four variants, the S, Si, SLi and Platinum. Buyers can choose from petrol and diesel engines. A 3.5-litre V6 petrol (216kW / 355Nm) and 2.2-litre CRDI diesel (148kW /440Nm). Both drive the front wheels through a Kia-developed eight-speed automatic. Kia Carnival has an extensive range of both passive… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: DECEMBER 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released new vehicle sales figures for calendar year 2020. A total of 916,968 vehicles were sold across the period, down 13.7 per cent on calendar year 2019 when 1,062,867 vehicles were sold. The decline of 13.7 per cent was not unexpected and is attributed to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the new vehicle market in Australia is now showing positive signs of growth. December 2020 recorded 95,652 sales, a 13.5… Read more

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MAZDA CX-3 UPDATES

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Mazda Australia has announced significant updates to the CX-3 range. A new seat design has internal structure created to reduce driver and passenger fatigue. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have both been integrated into the Mazda Connect infotainment system. There are new-design key fobs and badging. Active safety remains a focus point with the range-wide Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) adding night time pedestrian detection, while the automatic head lights are now more sensitive to changing light conditions, further assisting the SCBS function in low light conditions. The refreshed Mazda… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: JANUARY 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 the first month of calendar year 2021. A total of 79,666 vehicles were sold in January 2021, across the period, up 11.1 per cent on January 2020 sales of 71,731. This positive result was reflected across every state and territory with sales increases ranging between 38.7 per cent (Northern Territory) and 1.9 per cent (Victoria) compared to January 2020. This January 2021 result follows the strong… Read more

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NISSAN ADDS MODELS TO NAVARA RANGE

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Nissan has given us details of new models in the Navara range. The Navara PRO-4X will start from $59,790 drive-away. The Dual Cab ST-X will be available from $55,790 drive-away (the latter for ABN Buyers). Available in 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains with cab styles, Single, King and Dual Cab, the Navara is offered with a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic with Pickup or Cab Chassis vehicles. The majority of the range will be powered by a 2.3-litre intercooled twin turbo-diesel engine producing 140kW power and 450Nm of torque. The 2WD… Read more

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MG HS CORE

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MG Motor Australia has added a new lower cost model to its mid-sized MG HS SUV range. The entry-level variant – the MG HS Core. Joining the existing line up of Vibe, Excite, Essence and Essence Anfield, the MG HS Core has an on-road cost of $29,990. It may be very well priced but doesn’t skimp on features. Standard are a 10.1-inch multi-function colour touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Rear-view camera and parking sensors. A four-speaker audio system with Bluetooth and 3 USB connectivity points. It has… Read more

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VOLVO XC40 PHEV T5 RECHARGE

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The very Swedish Volvo XC40 midsize SUV is now offered as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the PHEV T5 Recharge. STYLINGThese days Volvo is one of world’s automotive style leaders and in our opinion the XC40 is the best shape from the company in many years. With a chunky, almost cheeky, look it has an upright slightly-concave grille, deeply sculpted lower sections of the doors and upward swept D-pillars. We like the fact that the Volvo XC40 can be bought in two-tone paint. Check the Volvo Oz website for details… Read more

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HONDA CIVIC TYPE R IS EVEN HOTTER

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Honda has introduced a mid-life update its Civic Type R, with upgrades to ride and handling, braking performance and engine cooling. Additionally, there are exterior and interior design changes. The suspension has been upgraded for more responsive and sharper handling. The control software for the Adaptive Damper System now evaluates road conditions ten times faster (2Hz to 20Hz), resulting in improved damper reactions for better handling response and ride quality. At the front, updated compliance bushings (10 per cent stiffer longitudinally) and new lower-friction ball joints result in sharper steering… Read more

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MAZDA CX-9 HAS CAPTAIN’S SEAT OPTION

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Mazda’s CX-9 SUV promises new levels of luxury and connectivity when it goes on sale in early 2021. Fascinatingly, the updated Azami LE range-topper, can be optioned with a second-row ‘Captain’s Seat’. The two second-row seats are separated by a central console. Each has individual electric adjustment, as well as heating and ventilation functions. Walk-in access to the third seat row uses a one-touch system, with the second-row seat automatically returning to position once occupants have moved in or out. Mazda Azami and Azami LE grades have quilted Nappa leather… Read more

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PANHARD DYNA

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Whilst the names Citroen, Peugeot and Renault are well known, one of the greatest names in the history of French motoring, Panhard et Levassor is less well known. It sprang from a woodworking machinery firm which passed into the hands of Ren‚ Panhard and Emile Levassor after the death of the original owner. A friend of Levassor who had acquired the Daimler patent rights for France died in 1887 and his widow married Lavassor. By 1891 they had a car with a centrally-mounted Daimler engine running successfully. After some experimentation… Read more