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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

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REFRESHED RENAULT KANGOO

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Renault Kangoo is Europe’s number one selling small van and has been on sale in Australia since 1997. For model year 2020 features have been added across the range. The MY20 Kangoo range consists of two models; the Compact with an 84 kW 1.2-litre petrol engine, driving through either a manual or automatic transmission. And the Maxi comes with an 81 kW 1.5-litre diesel. It’s sold only as an automatic. All models now come standard with glazed 180-degree opening rear barn doors, a rear-view camera, automatic dusk-sensing headlights, rain-sensing windscreen… Read more

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HVIA PLEASED WITH GOVERNMENT’S CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS PACKAGE

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The Australian Government’s “Coronavirus stimulus package” has pulled the right levers to encourage spending according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA). HVIA chief executive Todd Hacking said the tax incentives for equipment purchases will incentivise spending by the industry’s customers, enable investment by manufacturing businesses and protect jobs. “The current disruptions place the world economy on something of a precipice,” Mr Hacking said. “The Australian Government’s stimulus package is a realistic and well-timed response, giving our economy the shot in the arm it needs and that will protect business and… Read more

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NEW FOR 2021: THE HYUNDAI i30 SEDAN

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Small sedans are out of favour at the moment, with many buyers preferring to drive hatchbacks. However there are still those those who would rather have the added solidarity of a sedan due to strength provided by steel below the rear window. Another reason buyers like sedans is that most of them also provide a larger luggage capacity due to their extra length compared with a hatch. So Hyundai has launched an all-new 2021 i30 Sedan. The name is hardly an exciting one, just plain “Sedan”, but can be argued… Read more

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NISSAN NAVARA ST GETS A BLACK STYLING PACKAGE

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The Nissan Navara Dual Cab range has been given a tougher look courtesy of a Black Styling Package. Featuring a V-Motion grille in black, black front foglight surrounds, a black alloy sport bar and black mirror caps it’s aimed at giving it a tougher on-road presence. Black-on-silver 18-inch alloys, not only complete the style, but also unlock provide added off-road ability thanks to increased ground clearance, now 228mm. Approach, departure and ramp-over angles are 32.3, 27.5 and 23.6 degrees respectively. All Nissan Navara Dual Cab variants have received significant NVH… Read more

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NEW KIA SORENTO DETAILED

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Kia has provided extensive details of its Sorento SUV that’s coming to Australia in several stages from June this year. It’s bang up to date, being the first vehicle to be based on Kia’s new-generation ‘N3’ midsize SUV platform. It will be Kia’s most high-tech car ever, thanks to its progressive connectivity, driver assistance and infotainment technologies. The front of the Sorento evolves with a new interpretation of Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger nose’ grille, displaying a wider shape that wraps around the integrated headlamps. The headlamps themselves feature a new ‘tiger… Read more

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TOYOTA PRADO KAKADU HORIZON

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Toyota has dressed up its top-of-the-range Prado SUV with the launch of a Kakadu Horizon special edition. The Horizon special edition has changes to the front bumper spoiler and spats for the rear bumper, chrome side moulding and chrome-accented mirror covers, metallic/pearl paint finish, clear rear combination lights and an exclusive Horizon badge. Inside, it gains two rear USB charging outlets and illuminated front scuff plates. Kakadu Horizon model is based on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel six-speed automatic Kakadu. As a genuine SUV it has a dual-range four-wheel drive system,… Read more

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2020 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8

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The third generation Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe and Convertible are now on display in showrooms across Australia. The GT V8 Convertible’s tailored roof can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds, with the car travelling at speeds of up to 50 km/h. This transforms it from a luxurious coupe into an open-top Grand Tourer at the touch of a button. Seven different fabric hood colours are available, including an authentic tweed finish for the first time. Bentley offers seven standard exterior bodywork colours, with an extensive palate of… Read more