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IN THE BEGINNING – NEW GENESIS G80

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Genesis is the luxury arm of the Hyundai company formed using the same formula used by the very successful that saw Lexus evolve from Toyota. The first models from this new premium brand are the G80 luxury sedan, previously sold here between 2014 and 2017 as the Hyundai Genesis, and the all-new, slightly smaller G70 sports sedan. We’ll examine the smaller sportier G70 as well as the company’s innovative marketing and sales strategy and various support facilities in a separate story. Genesis tells us that four additional models will be… Read more

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KIA SELTOS: ADVANCED INFORMATION

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Kia Seltos is an all-new SUV from the South Korean manufacturer. Teaser information has been provided to the media in preparation for it going on sale in Australia in October. Seltos is smaller than the Kia Sportage but the dimensions are yet to made public. Photographs show its lines are chunky and certainly standout from mainstream shapes in this hotly contested market segment. Of particularly interest are the very high lines at the rear-sides. Kia tells us, “Seltos stands apart from its rivals thanks to its sophisticated, sporty design and… Read more

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PORSCHE ADDS NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE 718s

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Porsche 718 Cayman GT

Two hot new models have been added to the Porsche range; 718 Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4 claim top spot in their model series. Interestingly, for the first time they share a technical base. This includes the newly developed 4.0-litre six-cylinder naturally aspirated and a six-speed manual gearbox. The boxer engine generates up to 309kW (420hp). It is based on the same engine family as the turbo engines in the current 911 Carrera model series. Both break the 300km/h top speed barrier: the 718 Spyder reaches 301 km/h, the 718… Read more

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EXTRA VALUE FROM JEEP NIGHT EAGLE SPECIAL EDITIONS

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Jeep has released special edition Night Eagle versions of its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee mid-sized and large SUVs. They use the same dark appearance which has worked well for Jeep in previous Blackhawk special editions and in the Cherokee Night Eagle that was sold here in mid-2018. The Night Eagle models are based on the entry-level AWD variants of each model (Grand Cherokee Laredo and Cherokee Longitude) but according to Jeep add over $10,400 worth of customer value for only $5500 in the Grand Cherokee and more than $6400 for… Read more

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MAHINDRA UPGRADES ITS XUV 500 SUV

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The XUV500 is a large seven-seat SUV from Indian manufacturer Mahindra that’s been on sale in Australia since 2012. Originally sold as a diesel manual the latest just-released model comes with a Euro 5 2.2-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra says the new turbo-petrol/auto combination in the XUV 500 is likely to boost sales numbers – not that we’ll know because Mahindra has chosen not to supply them to the FCAI for inclusion in the industry standard VFACTS sales reports. The XUV500 is well-equipped seven-seater that… Read more

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TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL: STATE BY STATE

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Takata airbag recall website ismyairbagsafe.com.au

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has announced a state-based campaign to raise awareness of the Takata airbag recall. Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, said that while a national advertising campaign had been successful in helping to locate over a million of the faulty airbags, there were still many outstanding. “We are now trying a state-based approach, letting each state and territory in Australia know how many airbags have been rectified, and how many are still to go in their… Read more

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ALL-NEW TOYOTA HIACE IS THE SAFEST YET

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Toyota HiAce range

Fifteen years is almost three lifetimes in motor car terms but that’s how long the previous Toyota HiAce commercial van was on the Australian market. Despite increased competition in recent years it’s been the top-selling van throughout that 15-year period and is sure to continue there with the release of an all-new model. The most noticeable change with new HiAce is that it now comes in a semi-bonneted configuration that not only provides extra collision safety but also, because it allows the engine to be moved forward ahead of the… Read more

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NEW RANGE ROVER EVOQUE NOW ON SALE

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Launched in London late last year with all the glitz and glamour associated with the Range Rover brand, the new second-generation Evoque compact SUV has now arrived in Australia. Given the popularity of the original Evoque’s stylish design changes with the new model have been kept to a minimum with a number of elements brought over from its larger sibling the Velar including flush-mounted door handle that give Evoque a cleaner, smoother shape. It retains the distinctive coupe-like silhouette, rising waistline, pronounced shoulders and powerful wheelarches and large wheels that… Read more

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ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPECIAL EDITION

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Alfa Romeo Australia is importing a limited run of 30 vehicles, the Giulietta Veloce S Edition offers $6,900 in additional customer value for only $3,500 and is now available in Alfa Romeo dealerships from $45,400. These are MSRP prices and on roads have to be factored in. Featuring premium exterior enhancements, the captivating Giulietta Veloce S Edition is available in three exterior colours, solid Alfa White, solid Alfa Black, and a metallic variant of Stromboli Grey. It rides on 18-inch dark Miron wheels with laser-etched red motif. Additional red design… Read more

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MAZDA BT-50 BOSS

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Mazda has added a new topline model to its BT-50 range. Tagged as ‘Boss’ it has advanced audio and premium accessories. Boss is offered exclusively in Snowflake White Pearl Mica, chrome accents replaced with gloss black on the grille, door handles, mirror caps, sports bar and tubular side steps. It sits on 17-inch 8-spoke black alloy wheels and has a soft tonneau. Bold black and white ‘Boss’ decal runs the length of the body. Ascending and increasing in width from the base of the front wheel arch to the rear… Read more