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LAND ROVERS OFFERED WITH FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

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Land Rover Australia is offering its customers a five year unlimited distance warranty package on selected new and demonstrator Discovery Sport, Discovery, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover new and demonstrator models sold and delivered before June 30, 2020 while stocks last. “We are proud to be able to offer Australian customers a 5 year Unlimited KM warranty on selected new and demonstrator Land Rovers, as well as savings equivalent to the GST” said Jaguar Land Rover Australia Managing Director Mark Cameron. “Additionally, as… Read more

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FORD AUSTRALIA REWARDS HEALTHCARE WORKERS

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Healthcare workers on the frontline of the battle to contain COVID-19 have been given complimentary access to the Ford 2nd Car program. The workers can reserve a vehicle through the program at any participating Ford dealership to ensure they have safe, private transport for essential travel. “We’re grateful to every single person working in hospitals, clinics and facilities across Australia who are risking their own safety for the benefit of the wider community,” said Kay Hart, President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand. “We believe that they need every… Read more

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HYUNDAI EV PROPHECY

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Hyundai Motor has revealed more details of its Prophecy Concept EV, saying it’s shape is inspired by the vintage cars of the 1920s and 30s, with a smooth, coupe-like design. Prophecy doesn’t have a steering wheel, it is controlled by dual joysticks located left and right from the driver: one on the centre console and the other on the door trim. Some 90 per cent of the vehicle’s functions can be controlled via buttons on the joysticks The infotainment system is integrated into a large screen stretching across the entire… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: MARCH 2020

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has announced new vehicle sales figures for the month of March 2020. Sales for the month totalled 81,690, consisting of 21,777 passenger vehicles for a 26.7 per cent share of the market, 39,171 SUVs (48.0 per cent share) and 18,162 light commercial vehicles (22.2 per cent share). These figures represent negative growth of 17.9 per cent when compared to March 2019 and are mainly attributed to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the general economy…. Read more

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2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE UPGRADES

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Mitsubishi Mirage has received significant updates with changes to the style inside and out, improved infotainment and additional safety features. The Mitsubishi’s dynamic shield front ties in with new bumpers with large, angular recesses are aimed at giving it a broaded frontal stance. The rear has a squared-off look at the bumper corners and a colour-key rear spoiler. In addition, the Mirage LS gains new LED headlamps with headlamp-levelling, LED daytime running lamps, and LED rear combination lamps. It rides on 15-inch alloys. The revised interior includes Mitsubishi’s 7-inch smartphone… Read more

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GEN-THREE GENESIS G80: FIRST DETAILS

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All-new Genesis G80 is the third generation of the South Korean brand’s executive sedan and will arrive in Australia in the second half of 2020. Styling is impressive, with a Parabolic Line, which the designers tell us, “begins at the front Quad Lamp and gradually runs lower to the rear through the top of the door. This elegant line is counter-balanced by athletic power lines emphasising the strength of fender volume and the up-fitted 20-inch wheels. In addition, the chrome trim beginning from behind the front wheels stretches out along… Read more

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DANGEROUS TAKATA AIRBAGS

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Car manufacturers have reminded vehicle owners that many car dealerships are open and ready to complete the rectification of faulty Takata airbags. A faulty Takata airbag has the potential to seriously injure, or even kill, vehicle drivers and passengers. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive, Tony Weber, said vehicle owners could easily check the recall status of their vehicles by visiting the industry website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. “We understand this is a very stressful time in our community, but we can’t afford to lose sight of the safety of our… Read more

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MOTOR TRADERS’ ASSOCIATION OF NSW WELCOMES FEDERAL AND NSW GOVERNMENTS STIMULUS MEASURES

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The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing over 3,000 automotive businesses in NSW, has welcomed both the Federal Government and NSW Government recent stimulus measures, citing a number of benefits for its Members. In commenting on the recent announcements, MTA NSW CEO, Stavros Yallouridis, lauded the stimulus packages, saying it would assist its Members to continue providing the vital services that ensure NSW would keep on the move. “Government action is needed to assist the thousands of small and medium-sized businesses that our Members operate,… Read more

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MAZDA CX-5 HAS ADDED OFF-ROAD APPEAL

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In an interesting move Mazda CX-5 has answered the critics who say too many SUVs aren’t really aimed at off-road use. Leading the 2020 upgrades is a new Off-Road Traction Assist function in all AWD models. With the push of a button the AWD and traction control systems effectively electronically lock the rear differential in the same way rugged 4×4 vehicles operate. It then distributes the right amount of torque to the tyres that have grip to extricate the vehicle by suppressing tyre spin to maximise traction. The updated Mazda… Read more

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YOU CAN’T ESCAPE – RAMs WILL GET YOU ANYWHERE

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NSW Police Marine Command has taken delivery of a RAM 5.7-litre V8 Hemi 1500 Crew Cab to tow police jet skis and rigid inflatables to locations throughout the State. Based in Balmain, Sydney, the NSW Police Marine Area Command’s (MAC) responsibility extends to all coastal areas of NSW and 200 nautical miles out to sea. “These trucks go everywhere in NSW with the MAC enforcement team, from Tweed Heads down to the Murray,” says NSW Police Marine Command Superintendent, Stephen Hegarty. “The 4.5-tonne max brake towing is incredibly useful as… Read more