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FORD FOCUS: UPCOMING UPGRADES

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Ford Australia has provided advance information on equipment upgrades and specification improvements on the new Focus that will arrive here in December 2020. Ford Focus line-up will consist of the Focus ST-Line and Focus Active models, which sit below the recently-launched Ford Performance-developed Focus ST. Both are powered by the 134kW/240Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine that sits beside an eight-speed automatic and drives the front wheels. FordPass Connect is standard on the updated Focus ST-Line and Active models. It provides remote vehicle lock and unlock. The FordPass App include… Read more

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KIA PICANTO REFRESHED

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Kia Picanto has received a comprehensive enhancement to exterior design in the sporty GT-Line and GT. The front has been revised to them a more purposeful design. The Kia ‘tiger-nose’ grille has a more assertive appearance, as has the lower air intake.The rear bumper design is new and there are dual exhaust tips. The entry level Picanto S model has upgraded MFR halogen headlights with the GT-Line and GT featuring Projection halogen headlights, with a sculptured front foglights. As a final styling tweak, the GT-Line and GT models ride on… Read more

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2020 RENAULT KADJAR INTENS ROAD TEST

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Renault Kadjar is a midsize SUV that is a co-design between French Renault and Japanese Nissan. These companies have been working together successfully for many years. Like many in this class it has a leaning towards being a comfortable people mover rather than to harsh off-road work. That’s exactly what buyers want so it’s a smart design. However, if you want to do some light to moderate off-road driving the Kadjar is protected by front and rear skid plates. Kadjar is offered in Life, Zen and Intens variants. Life and… Read more

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FCAI COMMENDED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S DECISION TO EXTEND INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for an additional six months, through to 31st December 2020. The extended time frame will allow Australian businesses with an annual turnover of less than $500 million to support their operations through continued investment in business assets. Spending which will be a key component to Australia’s post Covid-19 economic recovery. Given the extraordinary economic circumstances facing many sectors in Australia, including the automotive industry, the FCAI has been calling on… Read more

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AUDI’S FIRST ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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Audi Australia has provided details of the company’s first-ever all-electric vehicles, the Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback. They will be available with two battery variants incorporating significant new technology. Both have electric motors on the front and rear axles and use a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery to store the electrical energy. Audi e-tron 55 quattro produce 300kW of power and 664Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h sprint takes 5.7 seconds, with a governed top speed of 200 km/h. The e-tron 50 quattro variants, with 230kW/540Nm, still offer strong performance, reaching 100 km/h… Read more

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VOLVO XC90 2015 – 2019

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The Volvo XC90 is a large SUV with excellent interior space and a strong feeling of Swedish style it its interior and there’s a big emphasis on space and comfort. On sealed roads the ride is good while the steering and suspension work well. The XC90 isn’t the most nimble of vehicles, but it hangs on well in corners and you are protected by electronic traction controls. This includes a program that helps resist vehicle rollover. A practical feature is large areas of plastic protection strips to protect against damage… Read more

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NEW JEEP COMPASS MODELS FOR 2020

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Jeep has added two additional models to its Compass range; the Night Eagle and range-topping S-Limited. The lowest cost model in the range is now the Jeep Compass Night Eagle. It’s powered by a 2.4-litre Tigershark petrol engine driving through a six-speed automatic. It’s the only front-wheel-drive model within the range. It rides on 18-Inch black alloy wheels and sleek black chrome appointments which lift the style of the exterior. Night Eagle also has deep tinted privacy glass and roof rails. Inside is an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen with Apple CarPlay… Read more

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GET YOUR CAR TESTED FOR FAULTY TAKATA AIRBAG

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Car manufacturers have launched a major advertising campaign warning vehicle owners to check their cars for faulty Takata airbags, or risk their lives – as well as risking the registration of their vehicles. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ (FCAI) new campaign warns vehicle owners that their lives and the registration of their vehicles are at risk if they don’t have faulty Takata airbags promptly rectified. FCAI chief executive, Tony Weber, said the new advertising campaign features an updated creative theme which first aired in May on social media. The… Read more

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SHELBY COBRA

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Carroll Hall Shelby had achieved considerable success as a race car driver but was finally forced to retire from this stressful sport when he developed a heart condition. Not wanting to give up his great interest in motor sport Shelby had thoughts of building the perfect American sports car. He reasoned this could best be achieved by using a small powerful V8 engine married to a European chassis. His initial approach was to General Motors but as he outlined his thoughts on his ideal sports car the people at GM… Read more

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PORSCHE TAYCAN AUSTRALIAN PRICING AND SPECIFICATIONS

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Taycan, the first all-electric Porsche sports car is now available to order and will arrive in Australia from December 2020. It’s available in three model grades, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S. The Taycan 4S produces up to 390 kW of power and 640 Nm of torque. It’s coupled with a two-speed transmission and has an 79.2 kWh Performance Battery. It can accelerate from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. The range is 365km when the battery… Read more