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NISSAN HAS UNVEILED EARLY INFO ON THE 400Z PROTO

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Nissan unveiled the 400Z Proto, a new generation of the legendary Z sportscar, at a virtual event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama. Visually it pays respect to 50 years of Z heritage. At the same time, it’s a thoroughly modern sportscar. The link to the original Z is most striking when viewing the Z Proto from the side. The 19-inch alloy wheels and dual exhausts complete the Z Proto’s road presence. Yellow accents are found throughout the cabin, including stitching on the instrument panel. The… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ A 250 e

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Mercedes-Benz has added EQ Power to its compact vehicle range with the introduction of the A 250 e hatchback and sedan. The first Merc to have rapid DC charging, the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has a range of up to 73 kilometres (ADR) in all-electric mode. Mercedes Australia says that city and urban motorists are likely to be largely emission-free motoring on a daily basis. A 1.3-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine is there any time owners want to complete longer road trips. Switching seamlessly between EV and ICE reduces total emissions… Read more

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FORD RANGER 4X4 XLT DOUBLE CAB CHASSIS

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Ranger 4×4 XLT Double Cab Chassis will join Ford’s line-up from December 2020. It’s almost car-like with features like dual-zone climate control, a high-resolution full-colour 8.0-inch touchscreen, steering-wheel mounted controls for voice-activated features, access to DAB+ audio features, with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. It also shows the built-in sat-nav with one of our favourites features – breadcrumbs. This is particularly useful on off-road driving for easy return, or to later revisit places that really appeal to you. Options include black 18-inch alloys wheels leather-accented seating, convenience of adaptive cruise control… Read more

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JAGUAR F-PACE HAS MAJOR REVISIONS

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Already one of the best looking prestige SUVs, Jaguar F-PACE now has an even smoother look. It features a new sculpted bonnet with a wider power bulge and smoother, more precisely defined surfaces. At the rear, slimline lights feature Jaguar’s double chicane graphic. The new bumper design and sculpted new tailgate change the appearance noticeably. New seats feature wider cushioning, new massage functions and enhanced coverage of the heated and cooling areas. Premium LED technology is fitted as standard across the range and is available with Auto High Beam Assist… Read more

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LEXUS NX 300 LOGS IN WITH SAFETY BOOST

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The Lexus NX 300 and I go back a long way – almost 5000 kilometres, to be exact, for that was the distance a new NX 300h petrol / electric hybrid SUV carried two of us from the Gold Coast to Townsville and back more than five years ago. While we travelled north up the coast road, the return trip was via inland Queensland through Charters Towers, Hughenden, Winton, Longreach, Emerald, the Darling Downs and home. Recently I was reacquainted with the Lexus sports utility vehicles, not in hybrid form,… Read more

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MINI-MERC LIFTS LID ON SUPER-HATCH STARRING ROLE

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A compact hatchback at a six-figure price – anybody could be forgiven for thinking this was an oxymoron. However, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ hatch goes a long way – very quickly – to dispel any doubts about its stratospheric sticker. For a start, this little beauty features the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in a production model in Australia. Add to this a new AMG eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and A 45 S 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. And the result is a zero-to-100 km/h sprint of 3.9… Read more

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ALLSPACE DIESEL

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Volkswagen Australia says it is pleased to announce the return of the 140TDI engine to the Tiguan Allspace range, which has been previously unavailable due to WLTP-related production restrictions. “Volkswagen Australia Director of Customer Experience and Marketing, Mr. Jason Bradshaw, was pleased to have the full offering of Tiguan Allspace variants back in the fold. “Diesel remains an essential part of our model mix, and is a necessity for many of our customers,” Mr. Bradshaw said. “It’s good news for everyone that we can once again offer this popular variant,”… Read more

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2021 JEEP WRANGLER – FIRST AUSTRALIAN DETAILS

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Jeep Australia has given us details of the refreshed line-up. The Sport S opens the two-door range and the new Night Eagle as the entry-level four-door model. The Sport S has a comprehensive suite of added standard active safety equipment including Forward Collision Warning Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Path Detection. Jeep Sport S variant also has a strong array of 4×4 technology, including heavy duty Dana front and rear axle, Selec-Trac Active On-Demand 4×4 system, Selec-Speed Control, underbody skid plates, Selectable Tyre… Read more

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PORSCHE PANAMERAS: EVEN FASTER

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Porsche’s never ending chase for better sports models continues. Here are the details of the extensive range of vehicle updates for the 2021 season: PANAMERA TURBO SWith a power output of 463 kW and a torque of 820 Newton metres, the new Panamera Turbo S has 59 kW / 80 PS more power and 50 Nm more torque than the previous Panamera Turbo (with combustion engine). In the Sport Plus mode it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. It has already proven its performance capability on the legendary… Read more

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NISSAN JUKE: BIGGER AND BETTER

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In what seems to be the norm for all vehicles these days, the new Nissan Juke is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor. Thanks to the greater use of ultra-high-strength steel its body structure is approximately six percent lighter and around 13 percent more rigid than the original model. Juke belongs in the crossover / SUV segment and leans strongly towards the crossover side, having only two wheel-drive – the front wheels. Nissan’s description “urban SUV” suits it nicely. STYLINGNissan Juke has always been about styling that takes its… Read more