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NEW HINO 300 SERIES

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The new 2020 Hino 300 Series light-duty truck range provides car-licenced drivers with a good combination of safety, performance, towing capacity and payload. It has Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package with advanced driver-assist technology. This includes Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection (PD) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS). These are in addition to the existing standard safety features, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Reverse Camera. Hino says it continues to be the only Japanese truck manufacturer to offer the advantage of a true automatic… Read more

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BMW’S 5 SERIES UPGRADED

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An upgraded BMW 5 Series will arrive in Australia in October and sport a facelift, tail-tuck, revisions and to its interior and technology. The local line-up will start with the 520i, which now features the M Sport package, now fitted as standard on all 5 Series models. The package includes 19-inch light alloy wheels, M Sport suspension, BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line, Sport seats, BMW Individual roof-liner in Anthracite, M Aerodynamics Package, M leather steering wheel, M door sills, ‘M’ designation on the front side panels and tailpipe finishers… Read more

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RANGE ROVER SPORT SVR: THE MOST POWERFUL LAND ROVER EVER

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The new Range Rover Sport SVR Carbon Edition is the high-performance flagship of the range. Designed, engineered and developed by Special Vehicle Operations, the luxury performance SUV is hand-finished in Coventry, UK. The 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine produces 423kW (575PS) and generates 700Nm of torque. It can power the SVR from zero to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and to a top speed of 283km/h. Coupled with bespoke enhancements to the chassis, the SVR delivers more dynamic handling. The engineers focused on controlling pitch under heavy acceleration and braking, and the… Read more

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MG ZST VARIANT ADDED TO THE RANGE

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MG Motor Australia will add another model to its ZS range, the MG ZST. Details are scanty, but were are told it will be initially available in two model variants, that it has a premium interior cabin, and the latest in technology, comfort and convenience. The new ZST will have the marque’s driving assistance suite, MG Pilot, as seen in its larger sibling the MG HS. Peter Ciao, CEO of MG Motor Australia and New Zealand, said: “It’s pleasing to see how our current line-up of SUVs have been accepted… Read more

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NISSAN ARIYA: AN ELECTRIC CROSSOVER SUV

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Nissan has long been one of the major players in full-electric vehicles and has just introduced the Nissan Ariya, a crossover SUV. With a 100 per cent electric powertrain, Ariya has an estimated range of up to 610 kilometres based on Japan WLTC cycle (subject to homologation). That puts it well in advance of most others in this class. CEO Makoto Uchida and Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta unveiled the Ariya to a global audience during a live streamed event at the new Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama. “The Nissan Ariya… Read more

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MERCEDES-AMG GT BLACK SERIES

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The most powerful AMG V8 series engine of all time powers the new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. It has an output of 730 hp (537 kW) at 6700-6900 rpm. Maximum torque of 800 Nm runs all the way from 2000 to 6000 revs. It goes from zero to 100 km/h in a mere 3.2 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in under nine seconds. Top speed is 325 km/h. All this power and torque is kept under control by active aerodynamics and a design which stems directly from the AMG GT3… Read more

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MG SUV FULL OF SURPRISES TO EXCITE CUSTOMER

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The ABC of MG goes back to 1924 and it does not tell the whole story. British sports car specialist – think MGA, MGB, MGC – is now ‘ruled’ by the Chinese state-owned automotive SAIC Motor. As a result, the company has branched out into the sports utility vehicle market and has two models, the ZS and HS, on sale in Australia, hoping to make its mark in one of the most competitive market segments in the world. The MG HS is a mid-size SUV going up against the likes… Read more

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2020 MAZDA CX-8 REVIEW

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Mazda has expanded its SUV range to five models with the new CX-8 filling the gap between the mid-sized CX-5 and large CX-9 previously occupied the discontinued CX-7. The other two models are the compact CX-3 and marginally larger CX-30. Launched here in mid-2018 the seven-seat CX-8 shares the same wheelbase as the CX-9 although it is slightly shorter and narrower while having the same width as the five-seat CX-5. Many components are unique to the CX-8. Interestingly, the CX-8 was initially only meant for the Japanese market but Mazda… Read more

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HYUNDAI i30 SEDAN N-LINE: FIRST LOOK

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In a global reveal Hyundai has released design renderings of its new i30 Sedan N-Line sport sedan. These show low and wide styling with the fascia having an edgy N-Line version of Hyundai’s signature cascading grill. There are also N-Line badging and motorsport-inspired air intake. It has side skirts and 18-inch alloy wheels, with larger brakes showing through the wheels to indicate this is a serious vehicle, not a dressed up special. The sculpted rear is set off by single twin exhausts and rear diffuser. The side mirrors, N-Line window… Read more

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER HARDTOPS

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Land Rover has confirmed the new commercial Defender 90 and 110 models will restore the Hard Top. That name dates back to 1950, when the introduction of demountable Hard Tops gave early Series Land Rovers added security and protection from the elements. Sharing its strong body structure and next-generation Electrical Vehicle Architecture with the Land Rover passenger models, the Defender Hard Top is being developed by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations. The 90 and 110 Hard Tops will both feature independent coil-sprung suspension, with advanced electronic air suspension also available… Read more