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LIMITED EDITION: MG ZS ESSENCE ANFIELD

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MG Motor Australia has unveiled the MG ZS Essence Anfield, a limited-edition run of just 200 models. It has been inspired by the famed home ground of the iconic Liverpool Football Club and to released to celebrate the Reds win in the 2020 English Premier League competition. MG Motor is proudly the Official Global Partner of the Liverpool Football Club. The ZS Essence Anfield is available from Australian dealers from early-July. Based on the marque’s ZS Essence SUV it features a unique colour combination with either a white or black… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: JUNE 2000

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has revealed an uptick in new vehicle sales during June 2020, with a total of 110,234 vehicles sold during the month. While this represents a decrease of 6.4 per cent over June 2019, it is the strongest result since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis which saw March sales down 17.9 per cent, April sales down 48.5 per cent and May sales down 35.3 per cent. FCAI chief executive, Tony Weber, attributed the slight recovery to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, seasonality, the… Read more

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INEOS AUTOMOTIVE REVEALS THE GRENADIER

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INEOS Automotive has revealed the exterior design of the Grenadier, its forthcoming 4×4 vehicle that is describes as, “another step on the road towards start of production.” INEOS Automotive was founded by Jim Ratcliffe chairman of the multinational chemicals company, Ineos, with the aim of designing and building a replacement for his Land Rover Defender. “The brief was simple. We set out to design a modern, functional and highly capable 4×4 vehicle with utility at its core”, said Toby Ecuyer, Head of Design. “A design that is ‘easy-to-read’, with no… Read more

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NEW BMW 220i GRAN COUPE LAUNCHED

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BMW has added to its premium compact sedan segment with the introduction of a 220i Gran Coupé. It joins the 218i and M235i xDrive that arrived in Australia in February. It uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder BMW TwinPower turbo-petrol engine with 141kW and 280Nm powering through a seven-speed double-clutch Steptronic Sport transmission. Further control is offered by way of steering wheel mounted shift paddles. BMW’s M Sport Package is standard. BMW Oz feels many buyers will opt for the added driving dynamics Adaptive Suspension system. The BMW 220i Gran Coupé will… Read more

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HOLDEN HT MONARO ‘57D’ RACE CAR SELLS FOR $750,000

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Monaro ‘57D’ was raced by Kevin Bartlett and Spencer Martin

An Australian record was set when a 1969 HT Monaro 57D race car fetched three quarters of a million dollars at auction selling under the hammer to an Australian enthusiast. “There were seven bidders on the Holden Monaro which came down to two Australian enthusiasts who fought it out, both with the intention to keep the car within Australia,” commented Mr. Hames, Chief Operations Officer for Lloyds Auctions. The winning bidder of the famous Monaro wishes to remain anonymous. “The auction had a 95 per cent sell-through rate of cars… Read more

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RENAULT KOLEOS BLACK EDITION

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Renault Australia has launched a Koleos Black Edition. It adds more than $3,000 in extra equipment, but is is priced at just $36,990 drive away. An increase of only $1,000 on the Koleos Zen on which it is based. Only 400 are being imported. Koleos Black Edition rides on19-inch dark-grey alloy wheels, has gloss black roof rails and door mirrors, side steps, and distinctive gloss black interior trim. It’s available in three exterior colours; Grey, Black, Universal White all are three metallic. The Black Edition has a definite French flair… Read more

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BMW’s DIGITAL KEY

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BMW will become the first carmaker to enable owners to use their Apple iPhone as a fully digital car key. It will let them tap to unlock and then place the iPhone in the smartphone tray and pushing the start button. Setup of the Digital Key can be done through the BMW Smartphone app. The car owner can share access with up to five friends including a configurable car access option for young drivers which restricts top speed, engine power, maximum radio volume and more. Management of access can be… Read more

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JAGUAR I-PACE: MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS

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The Jaguar I-PACE all-electric SUV now delivers even more technology. It is the first Jaguar to feature the new Pivi Pro infotainment system which is fast and responsive, with enhanced EV navigation that can show you if nearby charging stations are available. This navigation function will be available in Australia and, in some cases, it will also show whether it is available or not. However this is dependent on the charging station itself supporting sharing of such information. I-PACE now comes with an 11kW on-board charger as standard, enabling owners… Read more

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NEW GENERATION KIA CARNIVAL

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Kia Motors Corporation has released photographs of the company’s fourth-generation Carnival people mover. More than two million Carnivals have been sold worldwide since the first generation launched 21 years ago. And the Carnival completely dominates its market segment in Australia. Kia designers have dubbed their new model a ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’. It is almost an SUV in the shape rather than a ‘mere’ people mover. At the front, the Carnival’s integrates high-tech headlamps into a huge version of Kia’s iconic ‘tiger-nose’ grille. Carnival has an ‘island roof’ design, with blacked-out… Read more

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RANGE ROVER TURNS 50

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Range Rover celebrates 50 years of innovation, refinement and unparalleled all-terrain capability with the introduction of the new Range Rover Fifty. Over its 50 year lifespan, the Range Rover has achieved many world firsts. It was the first SUV to feature a permanent 4WD system. In 1989 it was the world’s first 4×4 to be fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes. In 1992 it became the world’s first 4×4 to be fitted with electronic traction control (ETC) and automatic electronic air suspension. In 2012, the latest generation Range Rover became the… Read more