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COROLLA SEDAN PLANS TO PUT A SPURT ON HYBRID SALES

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When it comes to buying cars, Australians are no fools. Just ask Toyota, the maker of this country’s most popular passenger vehicle, the Corolla, which with 30,468 units in 2019, maintained leadership in passenger-car sales for a seventh consecutive year. Petrol / electric hybrid models make up a fair chunk of these and, with the release of the Corolla Hybrid sedan at the end of last year, are set to turn up the wick on sales. Toyota Australia president Matthew Callachor says: “Along with our existing RAV4, Camry and Corolla… Read more

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2020 AUDI Q5 REVIEW

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Q5 is the mid-sized model in Audi’s SUV range and its most popular. It made an immediate impact when it first went on sale in 2008. The current, second generation, model has been on sale since 2017 with an upgrade late last year. There are five variants with petrol or diesel engines ranging in price from $65,900 for the entry level 40 TDI design model to $84,700 for the 50 TDI sport. STYLING The Q5 carries the latest form of Audi’s successful design theme including the familiar and apparently ageless… Read more

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SUBARU XV 2012 -2018

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2012 Subaru XV

Subarus have long been popular in Australia where they are appreciated for their no nonsense design and rugged build. Australian buyers virtually from the day it went on sale and there are now plenty on the used-car market. This time around we’re looking at the XV range from 2012 onwards. Subaru originally called it the Impreza XV but the Japanese specialist in all-wheel-drive models called the new generation released in 2012 just plain Subaru XV. The idea was to promote it as being a real AWD, not a pretender as… Read more

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GEN-THREE GENESIS G80: FIRST DETAILS

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All-new Genesis G80 is the third generation of the South Korean brand’s executive sedan and will arrive in Australia in the second half of 2020. Styling is impressive, with a Parabolic Line, which the designers tell us, “begins at the front Quad Lamp and gradually runs lower to the rear through the top of the door. This elegant line is counter-balanced by athletic power lines emphasising the strength of fender volume and the up-fitted 20-inch wheels. In addition, the chrome trim beginning from behind the front wheels stretches out along… Read more

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DANGEROUS TAKATA AIRBAGS

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Car manufacturers have reminded vehicle owners that many car dealerships are open and ready to complete the rectification of faulty Takata airbags. A faulty Takata airbag has the potential to seriously injure, or even kill, vehicle drivers and passengers. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive, Tony Weber, said vehicle owners could easily check the recall status of their vehicles by visiting the industry website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. “We understand this is a very stressful time in our community, but we can’t afford to lose sight of the safety of our… Read more

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TOYOTA GRANVIA CHASING PASSENGERS BIG TIME

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Describing the Toyota Granvia as a mere replacement for the Tarago is selling both vehicles short. The Tarago people mover came to Australia in 1983 as basically a van with windows and seats. Seven years later the revolutionary ‘egg-shaped’ model broke ground here and soon became a popular fashion leader in the people mover field. However, 36 years later, families appear to have forsaken the Tarago-type people mover in favour of the big seven-seater sports utility vehicle. Needless to say, Toyota is on to it. The Granvia has come calling… Read more

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MOTOR TRADERS’ ASSOCIATION OF NSW WELCOMES FEDERAL AND NSW GOVERNMENTS STIMULUS MEASURES

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The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing over 3,000 automotive businesses in NSW, has welcomed both the Federal Government and NSW Government recent stimulus measures, citing a number of benefits for its Members. In commenting on the recent announcements, MTA NSW CEO, Stavros Yallouridis, lauded the stimulus packages, saying it would assist its Members to continue providing the vital services that ensure NSW would keep on the move. “Government action is needed to assist the thousands of small and medium-sized businesses that our Members operate,… Read more

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2020 BMW Z4 M40i REVIEW

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BMW Z4 M40i Roadster is a genuine sports machine with superb styling, serious punch from a straight-six engine and – of course – it’s driven through the rear wheels. This can be a practical daily driver, even when the weather is threatening. The roof can be raised or lowered in just 10 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h. It is stored above the boot without intruding into cargo space. At 281 litres, luggage capacity is half as much again as the previous Z4. Still not huge but it can… Read more

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HOLDEN CAPTIVA 2006 – 2018

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2011 Holden Captiva

Holden Captiva is medium-large SUV class. Buyers tell us they chose it because of its good interior space after comparison with competitors such as Ford Territory and Toyota Kluger. Sales were high virtually from day one, ironically as it turned out, because buyers liked what the saw as the security of the Holden brand so there are plenty of Captivas to choose from in the used-car scene. Take advantage of this by selecting from the multiple offerings to find a quality one that suits your needs. Though it was imported… Read more

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MAZDA CX-5 HAS ADDED OFF-ROAD APPEAL

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In an interesting move Mazda CX-5 has answered the critics who say too many SUVs aren’t really aimed at off-road use. Leading the 2020 upgrades is a new Off-Road Traction Assist function in all AWD models. With the push of a button the AWD and traction control systems effectively electronically lock the rear differential in the same way rugged 4×4 vehicles operate. It then distributes the right amount of torque to the tyres that have grip to extricate the vehicle by suppressing tyre spin to maximise traction. The updated Mazda… Read more