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HYUNDAI TUCSON: FOURTH EDITION

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Hyundai has just launched the fourth-generation of its midsize Tucson in its home market of Korea, though it won’t reach us in Australia until the first half of 2021. Although it’s built in short- and long-wheelbase variants only the LWB version will come here. New Tucson has what Hyundai designers call ‘parametric dynamics’ with kinetic jewel surface details that to try and give it a different look from others in what is a rather crowded market segment. The interior comes in black or grey tones in either cloth or leather… Read more

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FORD RANGER FX4 MAX

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Ford Ranger FX4 MAX will make its Australian debut in late 2020. This is a factory-built, fully warranted Ranger with extended off-road capabilities inspired by the sales success of the Ranger Raptor Downunder. It has specialised suspension and BF Goodrich All-Terrain off-road tyre-and-wheel package. It has a standout front mesh grille with a dark grey surround – which is also used for the skid plate. Other features are exterior mirror caps, door handles, unique wheel arch mouldings and rear tray surrounds. The alloy wheels are finished in the same grey… Read more

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RANGE ROVER VELAR: MORE POWER, HIGH-TECH INTERIOR

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A 3.0-litre straight-six Ingenium engine now powers the Range Rover Velar. Arguably the most interesting news is that it’s available in 48-volt mild hybrid with all-wheel drive variant. This uses a Belt integrated Starter Generator to harvest energy normally lost under deceleration. The energy is stored in a 48V lithium-ion battery and is then used to assist the engine when accelerating. The new 294kW P400 engine generates up to 550Nm of torque and has an electric supercharger, as well as a twin scroll turbocharger. Velar features Land Rover’s state-of-the-art infotainment… Read more

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BMW M3 AND M4 SPARK HUGE CONTROVERSY

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BMW M3 and M4 will arrive in Australia for local deliveries in the first quarter of 2021. The first pictures have created huge controversy, with the Dislikes leading the Likes by a big margin. My opinion? Recent BMW models have featured a grille that’s become harder and harder to distinguish from other cars – these new models have changed all that in a big way – I love it! The M3 and M4 are both powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo in two states of… Read more

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MINI AUSTRALIA DYNAMIC MOBILITY PACKAGE

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Electric vehicles are notoriously slow sellers in Australia. Partly due to there being no government assistance to buyers, partly due to there being too few charging station. So MINI Australia has launched a Dynamic Mobility Package it feels will help buyers owners into EV ownership. The Package for the MINI Electric Hatch bundles peripheral hardware and owner benefits into a simple four-year finance offering, with the option to hand back the car after two. It includes the advanced MINI Wallbox system, as well as cables for charging the vehicle at… Read more

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MINI ROSEWOOD EDITION

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Just 40 MINI Rosewood Editions are coming to Australia. They are finished in Indian Summer Red Metallic paint and areas normally finished in chrome are instead in Piano Black contrast elements to its colour. Edition specific badging and special blacked-out MINI logos complete the exterior treatment. Inside, an exclusive MINI Yours leather lounge package covers more surfaces in the supple material, while Piano Black interior surfaces and a MINI Yours Nappa leather steering wheel. Interior enhancements include side scuttles engraved with a ‘Rosewood’ designation and there’s a special edition 3D-printed… Read more

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MINI NIGHTFALL EDITIONS

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Two new limited edition MINI variants have been launched in Australia, the MINI Nightfall Edition three-door Hatch and Convertible. Both are powered by tuned-up 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engines developing 170kW and 320Nm, driving the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic. Their exteriors are finished in a deep Enigmatic Black Metallic, and all chrome surfaces such as the headlight covers, door handles and waistline finishers on the Hatch have been re-treated in Piano Black. Both cars also feature a number of John Cooper Works upgrades, including a carbon fibre bonnet scoop,… Read more

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LEXUS LC CONVERTIBLE

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Fewer than 10 examples of the new Lexus LC Convertible Limited Editions will be offered in Australia to introduce us to this latest model from the upmarket Japanese company. They will be finished in Structural Blue exterior colour complemented by an exclusive, nautical white-and-blue semi-aniline leather-accented interior. Structural Blue is a fascinating paint. Compared with existing blue pigments – where light is absorbed once and blue light reflected – a multi-layer construction enhances the interference effect on the light to reflect higher luminescence and saturation. This special colour in the… Read more

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UPGRADED HYUNDAI i30 N FIRST INFORMATION

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Hyundai Motor has revealed the first information about the latest generation of its hot hatch, the i30 N. The i30 N features revised aggressive-looking front and rear bumpers, two large exhaust pipes, a wide centre grille with the N signature, and new rear lamps and new LED headlamps with V-shaped DRLs. The images also show newly-developed 19-inch forged alloy wheels, which are lighter than those of the previous i30 N, saving more than 14kg of unsprung mass. Hyundai says new i30 will be available with the company’s eight-speed dual clutch… Read more

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER: MAJOR UPGRADES

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The Land Rover Defender now has advanced new powertrains, new model specifications and more options, making it even more attractive to a broader range of customers. Land Rover’s powerful and efficient in-line six-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine joins the range. It has enhanced torque delivery, smooth responses and lower fuel consumption thanks to its Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology and a new Intelligent All Wheel Drive system. The MHEV technology uses a Stop/Start system which cuts the engine at a standstill, as well as recuperating energy normally lost under braking or… Read more