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HONDA CIVIC IMPROVED FOR 2020

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Honda Australia has updated its Civic hatch by adding Honda Sensing safety and driver-assist technologies on the VTi-L and RS grades. There are also a number of exterior styling and interior design upgrades across all variants. The front and rear bumpers have been redesigned, with body coloured accents in the new lower panel sections, along with a new front grille design. Civic RS grade also gains a new rear diffuser design. Rear privacy glass is used on the VTi-S. All-new “Ignite Red” metallic paint colour is available across all grades…. Read more

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HOT NEW PORSCHE CAYMAN AND BOXSTER RANGE

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Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche is adding two new models to its mid-engine sportscar, the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0. Both are powered by a 400 hp (294 kW) 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, based on the engine used in the 718 Spyder and the 718 Cayman GT4. When combined with the manual six-speed transmission and sports exhaust systems it achieves the rush to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 293 km/h. The 718 GTS 4.0 models adopt the twin tailpipe sports exhaust… Read more

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MAZDA CX-9 UPGRADES

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Mazda Australia has advised of a series of worthwhile technical, infotainment and styling updates to its CX-9 large SUV. A hands-free tailgate using a simple kick gesture will make life simpler if you have a load in your hands. Mazda CX-9’s centre infotainment screen has been enlarged to nine inches. The addition of USB ports further improves third-row functionality. Third row access has been made safer and easier with the implementation of a switch that tilts the seat forward on the side of the seat cushion where third row passenger… Read more

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GENESIS GV80 IS THE COMPANY’S FIRST LUXURY SUV

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Genesis has teased us with the first official images of the GV80, the first sport-utility vehicle for the very ambitious South Korean marque. The photos are deliberately fuzzy but do give a fair idea of what it will look like. Obviously, addition pics will be released in coming weeks and months. Though it visually looks like a large SUV, the GV80 is a competitor for the BMW X5, presumably leaving space for an even larger model, possibly tagged GV90. Genesis GV80 will be built on a rear-wheel-drive / all-wheel drive… Read more

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SPECIAL EDITIONS: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SE and RANGE ROVER SPORT SE

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Land Rover Discovery

Sales of 4WD and SUVs are running hot globally, with Australians being amongst the market leaders in this race. Range Rover was arguably the first company to provide four wheel driving in upmarket civilised vehicles. So and Range Rover and its parent company Land Rover have introduced special editions in a plan to grab a larger slice of the sales pie. Range Rover Sport SE and Land Rover Discovery SE are each fitted with more than $20,000 in extra equipment at no extra cost. Both special editions are available from… Read more

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MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT UPDATED

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Mitsubishi has given its Pajero Sport a solid update for the 2020 season. It has a facelift, improved lighting, a revised dash and console area, added comfort in the seats and clearer instrument and infotainment screens. Finally a powered tailgate on most models makes loading simpler. The stylists have given the latest iteration of the Dynamic Shield styling, with the projector headlamps positioned outboard of the daytime running lights in a continuation of the grille. There’s a higher bonnet leading edge. The aim is to give a ‘Tuff’ look, something… Read more

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2019 NEW CAR SALES DOWN

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released new vehicle sales results for calendar year 2019. A total of 1,062,867 new vehicles were recorded as sold, a 7.8 per cent decrease on full year 2018. The 2019 figure of 1,062,867 is the lowest annual sales result reported in VFACTS since 2011. On a monthly basis, 84,239 new vehicle sales were recorded for December 2019, a decrease of 3.8 per cent from December 2018. Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, commented at the release of the sales results. “Regarding… Read more

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RAM TRUCKS SUCCESS DOWNUNDER

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The 5000th RAM truck has rolled off the production line in Melbourne. The Granite Crystal grey 1500 V8 Hemi Laramie is one of the team that has the brilliant catchline of, “Eat utes for breakfast”. The very American RAM range is very varied; light duty (1500) and heavy duty (3500 and 2500). They can tow anything from 3.5 tonnes up to 6.9 tonnes. “This is truly an Australian automotive success story,” says Neville Crichton CNZM, Executive Chairman of the Ateco Group and originator of the idea to convert left-hand drive… Read more

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BMW Z4 M40i GETS MORE POWER – NO PRICE INCREASE

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BMW Australia has ramped up the performance of its Z4 M40i roadster by announcing a 35kW increase to the power output of its 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine. The increase means the Z4 M40i can now accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds, an improvement of four tenths of a second over the previous model. It also now aligns the Z4 M40i with fellow M Performance models M340i xDrive, X3 M40i and X4 M40i, which feature the 285kW version of the famed BMW TwinPower Turbo straight six powerplant. The powertrain… Read more

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MAZDA UPDATES MX-5

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An updated Mazda MX-5 will go on sale in Australia in early 2020. However changes are relatively minor, with an emphasis on the interior. There are revisions to interior materials with RF GT models getting Burgundy Nappa leather punctuated with a light grey stitch to create a more luxurious cabin atmosphere. Across other parts of the range, both Tan and Black leather options have also been revised, adding perforations that give a sporty texture and boost to comfort. The GT range also gets stainless steel scuff plates to minimise damage… Read more