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TOYOTA YARIS IS GOING HYBRID

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Toyota has been deeply into fuel-saving, clean-running hybrid vehicles for many years, with its Prius now being in its 20th year of sales in Australia. An all-new Yaris hybrid will reach us in May and will be Toyota Australia’s most fuel-efficient car. With a new 1.5-litre petrol / hybrid powertrain it will offer an official combined fuel consumption figure of just 3.3L/100km. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said the addition of the hybrid drivetrain to the Yaris range would not only benefit customers with lower fuel… Read more

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PROJECTA COMPAC FOLDING SOLAR PANELS

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Projecta has launched two new COMPAC fast chargers and solar panels to produce power supply for a variety of equipment. The range begins with the PP10 that provides a direct charge for smart watches, phones, GoPros and the like, via its 1.6A port and included 3-in-1 charging cable. This unit weighs only 300 grams and when folded measures just 270 x 170 x 10mm, making it easy to store in a backpack. The larger PP15 Personal Folding Solar Panel, has its own in-built power bank. Typically it takes between six… Read more

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SEATS DO THE WALKING FOR YOU

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We seem to spend an ever increasing time in our cars these days. Heavy traffic is one cause, laziness is another – do you really need to use your car to drive one kilometre to the local takeaway? Sedentary lifestyles, which can shorten muscles in the legs, hips and gluteals causing back pain. The weakened muscles also mean you are more likely to injure yourself from falls or strains. You will be pleased to know the ‘morphable’ seat is being trialled by Jaguar Land Rover’s Body Interiors Research division. It… Read more

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NEW TOP OF THE RANGE FIAT 500

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Fiat Australia introduced new top of the range model to its iconic 500 range – the Fiat 500 Club. In addition to the new Club, the line-up includes the entry-level model, Lounge. The new Club features 16-inch alloy wheels, fixed glass roof with sun blind, DAB+ radio, chrome front grille surround, chrome rear bumper insert, chrome sill plates, automatic headlamps and wipers, and automatic climate control. The Club offers two different interior options; black fabric seats with white inserts and Bordeaux stitching, or white fabric seats with black inserts and… Read more

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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 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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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