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MINI COUNTRYMAN STAFFORD EDITION

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MINI has introduced special edition Countryman models, tagged as the Stafford Edition to Australia. They feature John Cooper Works details inside and out it has the addition of luxury and sports packages as standard. MINI has introduced a new online configurator for the Stafford Edition Countryman. Customers can customise their favourite options and make an online deposit with the MINI dealer of their choice. Key highlights of the Cooper Countryman Stafford Edition are: • John Cooper Works Exterior Styling Kit • 18-inch John Cooper Works Grip Spoke alloy wheels •… Read more

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POLESTAR 2 PURE ELECTRIC CAR COMING TO AUSTRALIA

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Polestar 2 is spearheading the introduction and development of new technologies for the Volvo Car Group. It’s the first fully electric vehicle to be crash tested, the first to feature new Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) technology, and the first to be fitted with new front-inner-side airbags within the Group. Polestar 2 debuts a new generation of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology, which will also make its way into other products from the Volvo Car Group. Pilot Assist is an advanced driver assistance system which provides acceleration, braking and… Read more

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FIAT 500C DOLCEVITA SPECIAL EDITION

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The Fiat 500C Dolcevita Special Edition has arrived in Australia. It has Gelato white exterior paint with a white and blue striped soft top convertible roof and a red “500” logo. It’s decorated with an all-around red, white and red liner stripe, chrome mirror covers, diamond-finished 16-inch white alloy wheels and rear “Dolcevita” badge. The interior features a premium wooden dashboard with grey liner, Frau ivory leather trimmed seats with red piping and embroidered “500” logo, and exclusive “Dolcevita” floor mats. Available only with the Dualogic automated-manual transmission, the Fiat… Read more

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LAND ROVER AND RANGE ROVER ANNOUNCE PHEV HYBRIDS

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Range Rover Evoque PHEV

In a major announcement Land Rover in the UK has advised that a large number of its vehicles are now offered as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Chief amongst these are the best sellers in their respective ranges, the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport. Owners can expect to have an electric-only range of up to 66km and CO2 emissions as low as 32 grams per kilometre. Badged P300e, both are based on Land Rover’s state-of-the-art Premium Transverse architecture, which was designed to support electrification while maintaining off-road… Read more

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2021 UPDATES FOR JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

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Jeep Australia has updated its Grand Cherokee range with a revised look, safety advancements and interior features. There are also revisions so the model names. Replacing the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, the Grand Cherokee Night Eagle has exclusive 20-inch black alloy wheels, premium Capri black leather and perforated suede seats. The Night Eagle is available with a 3.6-litre V6 petrol or 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine. On the safety front additions are Advanced Brake Assist, Forward Collision Warning Plus (AEB), Lane Departure Warning and Auto High Beam Headlamp Control. Jeep Grand… Read more

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BMW’S WORDS OF WISDOM

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BMW Australia made use of the advanced technology embedded in its vehicles to send a message to more than 46,000 BMW and MINI customers prior to Easter encouraging them to follow government recommendations to enjoy the long weekend at home with family to help contain the spread of Covid-19. It adopted the BMW ConnectedDrive system, which combines numerous digital features that provide drivers access to a suite of constantly updated services and apps, as the platform to deliver the message via the vehicles’ centre-mounted display screens. The message read: “BMW… Read more

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PORSCHE 911 TURBO S

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More powerful, dynamic and comfortable than ever before: the new 911 Turbo S sets new standards in many areas. That is also true for the adaptive aerodynamics, which Porsche has further enhanced in its flagship 911. Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) adapts the aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle even more precisely to the driving situation, speed and selected driving mode. “No other sports car reacts to different situations with such aerodynamic flexibility as the new 911 Turbo S,” said Dr Thomas Wiegand, Head of Aerodynamics Development at Porsche. “We aerodynamic engineers… Read more

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NEW POWERFUL BI-TURBO DIESEL FOR LDV’s SUV

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A new, powerful and fuel-efficient D90 bi-turbo diesel has joined LDV’s large SUV variants. The new D20 diesel unit is SAIC’s first in-house designed engine. A 2.0-litre, bi-turbo four-cylinder it produces 160kW and 480Nm. It’s a small block design and electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail technology, combined with an all-new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. This SUV has a ladder rail chassis, has a 3000 kg towing capability. Working in conjunction with the new ZF auto is a Borg Warner transfer case. It has a range of 4WD settings thanks to… Read more

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KIA WINS WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR DOUBLE

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Kia Soul EV

Kia Motors Corporation has won a double at the 2020 World Car Awards with the Kia Telluride named ‘World Car of the Year’ and the Kia Soul EV ‘World Urban Car’. The Kia Telluride was rewarded by the judging panel for its distinctive design and impressive practicality. The World Car of the Year title represents the first time a Korean car has won the prestigious award. The fully-electric Soul EV was named the ideal car for the city by the jury, combining zero-emission performance and impressive electric range with a… Read more

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ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH

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1912 Armstrong Whitworth

Armstrong Whitworth was a British firm that commenced manufacturing cars in 1904, later merging with Siddeley-Deasy to form Armstrong-Siddeley. In the early days, the firm produced comparatively large tourers, noted for their eminently practical design. This 1912 model has a tighter turning circle than a modern Mini Minor, despite a wheelbase of 4064 mm (160 inches). Also unusual is the ease with which the road wheels can be detached. Each wheel slides on a spline, secured only by a large hexagonal nut. The basic engineering was orthodox. The four cylinder… Read more