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DON’T DIE WONDERING

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Australians have now made more than nine million vehicle checks on the automotive industry’s Takata Airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. Of these almost 1.5 million have been identified with airbag inflators affected by the national safety recall. A faulty Takata airbag has the potential to seriously injure, or even kill, vehicle drivers and passengers. “We are really pleased that vehicle owners have reached out in such strong numbers to check the status of their vehicles,” Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive, Mr Tony Weber, said. “The nine million vehicle… Read more

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LDV T60 LUX MEGA TUB CATERS FOR BOTH TRADIES AND FAMILIES

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LDV Automotive has launched its T60 Luxe Mega Tub in Australia. it has the second longest wheelbase and longest OEM tub in its class – only the RAM 1500 is bigger, and it’s sort-of in a different (larger) class. The company’s biggest seller is the T60 ute a double-cab with dual-range 4WD that’s powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel. One problem with dual-cab ute is that the trade-off between rear seat space and tray capacity generally leaves the latter short especially for tradies. LDV has taken up the challenge with the… Read more

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HYUNDAI SANTA FE GETS SIX-CYLINDER POWER

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Hyundai Santa Fe now has V6 power available across the Santa Fe line up. The 206kW / 336Nm 3.5-litre unit supersedes the 2.4 GDi petrol four-cylinder. The V6 engine is available in 2020 Santa Fe Active, Elite and Highlander in the continuing three-grade range, and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and drives through the front wheel. “The addition of a powerful V6 engine across the award-winning Santa Fe range builds strongly on the appeal of our long-time family-favourite SUV,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia COO, John Kett. Additionally,… Read more

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT PACER

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of an Australian motoring icon, the 1969 Valiant Pacer, Chrysler Australia has announced details of the Chrysler 300 SRT Pacer. Paying homage to the original Valiant Pacer, the Chrysler 300 SRT Pacer will be available in an exclusive run of just 50 units across three colours, Bright White, Gloss Black and Ceramic Grey. The Chrysler 300 SRT Pacer is based on the Chrysler 300 SRT Core. Inspired by the Valiant’s black and red horizontal front grille, the Chrysler 300 SRT Pacer features a black and red… Read more

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MAZDA2 GETS NEW LOOK, ADDED SAFETY

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Mazda Australia has announced updates for Mazda2 which are based on feedback from owners and potential buyers and comes with grown-up styling enhancements and high-tech features never before available in the compact car segment. The smallest Mazda sold here has received a facelift that brings it into line with big brothers Mazda3 and Mazda6. The signature wing badge has been extended to the base of the headlamps and is chrome thickened, encasing a new mesh grille. Front and rear lower bumper sections are more horizontally aligned, with garnishes at the… Read more

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JAGUAR F-TYPE R GETS MAJOR UPGRADES

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The new F-TYPE R 5.0-litre supercharged V8 now generates 423kW and 700Nm of torque; increases of 18kW and 20Nm compared to the previous model. Mated to a recalibrated Jaguar Quickshift transmission F-TYPE R can accelerate from zero to 100km/h takes just 3.7 seconds, while the maximum speed is electronically-limited to 300km/h. Combined with a new calibration for the Dynamic Stability Control system, traction and dynamics on all surfaces and in all weathers are designed to maintain the powerful Jaguar’s rear-wheel drive feel and handling balance. Aluminium double wishbone front and… Read more

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TASTE TEST BODES WELL FOR A6 DOWN THE ROAD

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If the tempting taste of the new A6, recently dished up to the media, is anything to go by, we can look forward to a deep and meaningful degustation of the mid-size Audi sedan over the next few years. For starters, turning its back on searing heat and choking smoke from bush fires, the German auto giant served up the 45 and 55 TFSI sedans for the scribblers to sample in South Australia. Consisting of three petrol TFSI turbocharged drivetrains, the A6 55 TFSI quattro, with its 250 kW /… Read more

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MASERATI LEVANTE ZEGNA EDITION

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Maserati and bespoke Italian tailor Ermenegildo Zegna continue their partnership with a special edition Maserati Levante Zegna. It features PELLETESSUTATM that has the three-dimensional woven strips of leather to create a tactile surface on the Levante dashboard, sports seats and door panels. It’s matched with black Pieno Fiore interior. The Maserati Trident emblem sits the headrests. There’s a powerful Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Based on the petrol V6 Levante GranSport, the Levante Zegna Edition also adds Bronzo exterior tri-coat paint and Zegna badging on its B-pillars. It rides on… Read more

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ALL-NEW HONDA ACCORD

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Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 10th generation Accord ahead of its arrival into Honda dealerships around the country in December. Two advanced new turbo-petrol and electrified powertrains are offered. One is a 1.5-litre DOHC direct-injected VTEC with dual Variable Timing Control (dual VTC). The other a third-generation Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) two-motor hybrid system with a 2.0-litre DOHC Atkinson-cycle engine paired with two electric motors. The move to four-cylinder engines is a key component of this approach, allowing a shorter engine bay while also reducing… Read more

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ALL-NEW MAZDA CX-30 AUSTRALIAN SPECS AND PRICING

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Mazda has released local specifications and pricing for the all-new CX-30,a model that will sit between Mazda CX-3 and CX-5 in size and price. Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi, said the arrival of the new SUV will meet growing demand for high-riding vehicles in one of the most popular market segments. “All-New Mazda CX-30 is the perfect middle ground between small and medium SUV, giving customers a really sensible alternative that is equally stylish and innovative,” said Mr Bhindi. “Mazda has used ergonomic driver research to deliver Mazda CX-30’s… Read more