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NEW POWERFUL BI-TURBO DIESEL FOR LDV’s SUV

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A new, powerful and fuel-efficient D90 bi-turbo diesel has joined LDV’s large SUV variants. The new D20 diesel unit is SAIC’s first in-house designed engine. A 2.0-litre, bi-turbo four-cylinder it produces 160kW and 480Nm. It’s a small block design and electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail technology, combined with an all-new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. This SUV has a ladder rail chassis, has a 3000 kg towing capability. Working in conjunction with the new ZF auto is a Borg Warner transfer case. It has a range of 4WD settings thanks to… Read more

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KIA WINS WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR DOUBLE

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Kia Soul EV

Kia Motors Corporation has won a double at the 2020 World Car Awards with the Kia Telluride named ‘World Car of the Year’ and the Kia Soul EV ‘World Urban Car’. The Kia Telluride was rewarded by the judging panel for its distinctive design and impressive practicality. The World Car of the Year title represents the first time a Korean car has won the prestigious award. The fully-electric Soul EV was named the ideal car for the city by the jury, combining zero-emission performance and impressive electric range with a… Read more

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ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH

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1912 Armstrong Whitworth

Armstrong Whitworth was a British firm that commenced manufacturing cars in 1904, later merging with Siddeley-Deasy to form Armstrong-Siddeley. In the early days, the firm produced comparatively large tourers, noted for their eminently practical design. This 1912 model has a tighter turning circle than a modern Mini Minor, despite a wheelbase of 4064 mm (160 inches). Also unusual is the ease with which the road wheels can be detached. Each wheel slides on a spline, secured only by a large hexagonal nut. The basic engineering was orthodox. The four cylinder… Read more

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2011- 2018

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2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

Volkswagen Passat is a medium-large German car. Note the it shares quite a few out of sight components with upmarket Audis as that prestige marque is controlled by the Volkswagen Group. The Passat works well for those looking for comfort, it has well-shaped seats and suspension which is able to soak up just about anything, even rough and ready Aussie backroads. Handling is good, with neutral road behaviour at normal speeds, gradually changing to safe understeer if the big car is pushed hard. Though smaller engines aren’t always accepted by… Read more

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HONDA HR-V AND JAZZ UPGRADES

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Honda Australia has announced equipment updates for its HR-V small SUV and Jazz hatchbacks for the 2021 models that are on sale now Both have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto using a new Display Audio infotainment system with a 7.0-inch capacitive touchscreen similar to those fitted to Hondas Civic and CR-V. The system has voice recognition to activate Siri Eyes Free mode and Google Voice Search. They can also be accessed via a steering wheel-mounted control or the microphone button on the head unit. The new infotainment system also offers… Read more

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2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

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Land Rover Discovery sits neatly between the heavy-duty Land Rover Defender and the upper-luxury Range Rover. It attracts those looking for a classy on-road vehicle, as well as drivers planning to tackle serious stuff in the bush / deserts / snowfields / mountains – indeed anywhere surfaces aren’t sealed. The model range is extensive, the petrol powered models are the P200 S: $60,500; P200 R-Dynamic S: $63,100; P250 SE: $67, 852 and P250 R-Dynamic SE: $71,232. Diesels are the D150 S: $62,450; D150 R-Dynamic S: $65,050; D180 SE: 67,910; D180… Read more

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MAZDA CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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Mazda MX-5 Special Edition with R360

Celebrating 100 years since its foundation as a cork manufacturer in January 1920, Mazda Corporation will release a 100th Anniversary Special Edition series of its major models. The special edition models pay homage to the company’s first passenger car, the R360 Coupe. Mazda says it was designed to make car ownership accessible to many. It was powered by a four-cylinder engine driving through an automatic transmission. An R360 Coupe was best-demonstrated in Australia on a 1,500km Perth to Esperance and back endurance drive in 1961. As a nod to the… Read more

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JAGUARS OFFERED WITH FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

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Jaguar Australia is offering its customers a five-year unlimited distance warranty package across the entire Jaguar range of new and demonstrator vehicles. The offer applies to selected new and demonstrator Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE, I-PACE and F-TYPE new and demonstrator models sold and delivered before June 30, 2020, while stocks last. “We are proud to be able to offer Australian customers a five-year unlimited distance warranty on selected new and demonstrator Jaguars, as well as savings equivalent to the GST” said Jaguar Land Rover Managing Director Mark Cameron “Additionally,… Read more

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LAND ROVERS OFFERED WITH FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

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Land Rover Australia is offering its customers a five year unlimited distance warranty package on selected new and demonstrator Discovery Sport, Discovery, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover new and demonstrator models sold and delivered before June 30, 2020 while stocks last. “We are proud to be able to offer Australian customers a 5 year Unlimited KM warranty on selected new and demonstrator Land Rovers, as well as savings equivalent to the GST” said Jaguar Land Rover Australia Managing Director Mark Cameron. “Additionally, as… Read more

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FORD AUSTRALIA REWARDS HEALTHCARE WORKERS

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Healthcare workers on the frontline of the battle to contain COVID-19 have been given complimentary access to the Ford 2nd Car program. The workers can reserve a vehicle through the program at any participating Ford dealership to ensure they have safe, private transport for essential travel. “We’re grateful to every single person working in hospitals, clinics and facilities across Australia who are risking their own safety for the benefit of the wider community,” said Kay Hart, President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand. “We believe that they need every… Read more