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2021 JAGUAR XF ANNOUNCED

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Jaguar has given us details of the facelifted XF Saloon that’s coming here in the first months of 2021. It has a new front bumper with larger and lower air intakes for increased visual width. The front grille features a mesh design detail inspired by Jaguar’s heritage logo. The side fender vents now feature the iconic ‘Leaper’ emblem. At the rear there’s a wider bumper and body-coloured rear upper valance, which visually lowers the car, and darkened rear light surrounds. New seats feature wider cushioning, massage functions and enhanced coverage… Read more

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FCAI WELCOMES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON APPRENTICESHIPS

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the Australian Federal Government’s announcement of a boost to Australian apprenticeships positions. The scheme, announced on 5th October, includes an investment of $1.2 billion to employ 100,000 new apprentices and trainees and is part of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Tony Weber, the chief executive of the FCAI said the automotive industry, which employs over 65,000 people in Australia, supports the Government’s initiative. “In the automotive industry, training is particularly important given the advent of highly sophisticated emerging technologies,… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: SEPTEMBER 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has released new vehicle sales figures for September 2020. A total of 68,985 sales was recorded for the month, down 21.8 per cent on September 2019 when 88,181 sales were reported. On a year to date basis, sales for the industry totalled 644,891, down 20.5 per cent from the same period in 2019 when 811,464 new vehicles sales were recorded. Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, said that while the market remains slow, the industry… Read more

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E-TRON IS AUDI’S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Audi Australia has launched its first ever full-electric series production vehicle, the e-tron with an impressive blend of advanced engineering, technology and luxury. Audi e-tron is full-sized with the choice of a SUV or four-door coupe bodies around the same dimensions as the Q7 and A7 models. The e-tron SUV is sold as the e-tron quattro and hatchback as the e-tron Sportback. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard in all e-tron variants. STYLINGAudi has resisted the temptation to make the new e-tron models distinctively different from the rest of its range…. Read more

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BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE

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The BMW 4 Series Convertible will arrive in Australia early next year. The local lineup will include the 420i, 430i and the range topping M440i xDrive. It has the very large, vertically emphasised BMW kidney grille, with a pronounced forward slant. The slim headlights go a fair way back into the front wheel arches. Full-LED headlight style units fitted as standard. There’s the option of adaptive LED headlights with BMW Laserlight, which has adaptive cornering function with variable road illumination optimised for urban and freeway driving. Like any ‘proper’ convertible… Read more

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UPDATED HYUNDAI i30 N

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Hyundai Motor has unveiled details of the updated i30 N that will reach Australia in the first half of 2021. Major features are a new wet-type eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and advanced driver assistance and safety features. Changes to the outer front bumper corners incorporate air curtains to significantly improve the airflow and reduce turbulence into the wheel housing. The new i30 hatchback N features an updated tail but the rear of the i30 Fastback N remains unchanged. Two large exhaust pipes are integrated into the lower bumper diffuser. It will… Read more

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PUMA IS FORD’S NEW BABY SUV

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Ford Puma is a small SUV that’s as much a tall hatchback as a would-be off-road vehicle. This type of vehicle is becoming ever more popular because of the extra interior space, also due to older folks being able to get in and out of the higher seating position. Puma is powered by a 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine that produces up to 92kW and 170Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. There’s no AWD version. The base Puma rides on 17-inch… Read more

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ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPORT

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport is a new model in the Giulia range of the famed Italian’s maker of high-performance. As part of an overall update to the range the $63,950 the Sport has gives about 10 per cent better value that the Giulia base version it replaces. Giulia Sport has 19-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, Bi-Xenon headlamps, keyless go, stop/start technology, satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors and a reverse parking camera with dynamic gridlines. It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine… Read more

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PORSCHE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROGRAM

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Porsche has launched its Porsche Impact program in Australia. It offers owners an emissions calculator that allows them to determine and offset their personal Porsche carbon footprint. Using an online calculator, owners can estimate the CO2 footprint of their Porsche and financially support environmentally friendly Australian projects. The contribution is based on consumption, annual distance travelled and the selected support project. For example, for a Porsche vehicle that has driven 15,000 kilometres with an average fuel consumption of 12 litres per 100 kilometres an owner’s financial contribution is approximately AUD… Read more

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FCAI WELCOMES GOVERNMENT $1.9 BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT IN FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the Australian automotive industry, has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of a $1.9 billion dollar investment package in future technologies. According to Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, the investment initiative includes a number of innovative programs which herald a quantum step forward for the Australian environment, and Australian industry. “The automotive industry in Australia applauds the renewed focus on environmental improvements.“Internationally, automotive manufacturers have been investing billions of dollars in the research and development of… Read more