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MG ADDS A NEW TOP OF THE LINE MODEL – THE MG ZST

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MG Motor Australia has introduced a new topline model to the ZS range, the MG ZST. It’s powered by a 1.3-litre, turbo-petrol engine driving the front wheels through six-speed automatic transmission. The Chinese built, British named, MG rides on 17-inch two-tone machined alloy wheels and Michelin 215/55 R17 tyres. Red brake callipers complete the sporty look. Black is the colour of the moment in the automotive business, so MG has hopped onboard with the redesigned front grille having a slick black gloss finish framing the MG badge. Black high-gloss is… Read more

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SUZUKI SWIFT SERIES II

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Suzuki Australia has announced the launch of its popular Swift hatchback. Four variants are available: GL Navigator in manual or automatic transmissions and GL Navigator Plus and the top of the range GLX Turbo in automatic only. Advanced safety technologies have been introduced. Rear cross traffic alert is one of the most important of all safety features to our way of thinking. It uses two rear mounted side radar sensors to alert the driver of approaching vehicles on either side of the vehicle when reversing out of carpark spaces. Blind… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: AUGUST 2020

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New vehicle sales figures for the month of August 2020 have been released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) through the national VFACTS report. The figures reveal a continuing downturn in the automotive industry. A total of 60,986 sales were reported during the month, down 28.8 per cent on August 2019 when 85,633 sales were recorded. On a year to date basis, VFACTS reported 575,906 sales for the eight months ending 31st August 2020, down 20.4 per cent on the same period in 2019 when 723,283 sales were… Read more

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ABARTH 695 70° ANNIVERSARIO SPECIAL EDITION

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Abarth introduces the exclusive Abarth 695 70° Anniversario Special Edition with only 40 units arriving in Australia and ready for order now. It’s finished in and green Monza 1958 livery, a tribute to the colour of the first Abarth 500 that set six international records at Monza that same year. There are Campovolo grey on the body kit, front and rear air dams mirror caps and the spoiler. A chequered roof and scorpion bonnet decal complete the package. Bright red Brembo calipers are visible through the 17-inch SuperSport alloy wheels…. Read more

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AUDI S8 IS A SPORTING LIMOUSINE

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Audi’s fifth-generation Audi S8, described by its maker as a “sports limousine”, is now in Australia. The cabin is upholstered in Valcona leather, complete with carbon vector and dark brushed aluminium inlays. A Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system has 17 speakers and a peak output of 730 Watts. It has a rear seat remote control and Audi music interface. Powered outer rear seats with memory and heating functionality are operable from the rear remote control. Driver assistance systems include park assist, 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go… Read more

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RANGE ROVER EVOQUE: MORE POWER, EXTRA TECHNOLOGY

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Range Rover Evoque has had major chanced under the bonnet, as well as in its infotainment areas. The new Ingenium diesel engine is an efficient next-generation four-cylinder unit that features Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology. Using a belt- driven starter motor and battery pack, MHEV vehicles harvest energy normally lost under deceleration, feeding back to the vehicle’s 48-volt battery to boost the performance and deliver enhanced fuel economy. Evoque now has Land Rover’s state-of-the-art Pivi infotainment. The system is ready to go as soon as it’s switched on –… Read more

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TOYOTA C-HR GETS ADDED SAFETY

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Toyota Safety Sense technologies for Toyota C-HR (Coupe – High Riding) improve its ability to avoid crashes, or minimise their impact. It does so by detecting and, if necessary, braking to help avoid other vehicles and pedestrians across a wider range of situations. Using an on-board camera and radar, C-HR’s pre-collision system now has the ability to detect pedestrians at night, not just during the day. It has also been further refined to detect cyclists in daylight, though at this stage not at night. The little Toyota an provide a… Read more

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FORD AUSTRALIA EXPANDS RANGER LINE-UP

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Changes to Ford Ranger ute line-up sees the return of the rugged Wildtrak X and upgraded Wildtrak and Ford Performance Ranger Raptor variants. Wildtrak X now features a power roller shutter that can be activated three ways; via the key fob, a dash-mounted switch, or from a button within the Wildtrak X’s tub. The new design brings a sleeker lid that liberates additional load space, with an increase of 80mm opening length between the canister and the tailgate. Ranger Wildtrak X benefits from the upgrades brought to Ranger Wildtrak for… Read more

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TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 70 SERIES: MORE COMFORT AND TECHNOLOGY

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I would like to start a personal note: When I got my first job as full-time motoring journalist, with Modern Motor magazine way back in 1984, my initial assignment was to report on the just-released Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series. Now 36 years and a few grey hairs down the track I’m reporting on the latest upgrades to the evergreen 70 Series… All LandCruiser 70 Series models, in cab-chassis, wagon and the iconic Troop Carrier now provide added creature comforts for hard-core off-road enthusiasts who rely on the 70’s outstanding 4WD… Read more

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT IS A MILD HYBRID

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Land Rover Discovery Sport has been enhanced with efficient next-generation mild-hybrid Ingenium diesel engines as well as the latest Pivi and Pivi Pro infotainment systems. Available in two power outputs, the D165 (120kW) and D200 (150kW) both use Land Rover’s latest mild-hybrid technology, featuring a battery to harvest energy lost under deceleration and reuses it later. This makes for smoother stop-start operation and reduced fuel consumption. Land Rover’s Pivi infotainment system is ready to go as soon as it’s switched on because a separate data plan and battery mean there’s… Read more