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50th ANNIVERSARY NISSAN 370Z

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Nissan Australia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Nissan Z-Cars with a special edition that considers the brand’s proud racing history. The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition’s two-tone colour scheme, in red and white and silver and black, is based off the #46 BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises – the American Peter Brock not the Australian one) Datsun 240Z that won the 1970 and 1971 SCCA National Championships in the US. Based on the standard Coupe, the model has 50th anniversary badging features on the rear of the car and… Read more

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THIRD-GENERATION BMW X6

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The third-generation BMW X6 will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019 with sleek proportions, new infotainment systems, as well as the interesting option of BMW’s new high-capacity towing system across all models. The new BMW X6 has grown in length, width and wheelbase but a reduction in overall height to suit its sporting exterior. Both parts of the frontal design are framed by a common surround. An oft-ticked option is likely to be the “Iconic Glow” illuminated grille. The new interior is designed to create what BMW… Read more

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WRANGLER GOES ITS OWN WAY

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Jeep’s most capable sports utility vehicle, the Wrangler, has been given a complete overhaul, taking on advanced safety and technological features while maintaining its roots in 75 years of unrivalled off-road heritage. The JL Wrangler Unlimited comes in six variants – including Sport S, Overland petrol and Rubicon petrol and diesel – in two and four-door configuration. The four-door-only Rubicon at $63,950 ($65,045 as tested), costs $10,500 more than the previous model. The only diesel engine in the range adds a further $5000. Jeep says the new Wrangler Rubicon adds… Read more

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BMW GROUP AUSTRALIA EXPANDS ‘X’ MODEL RANGE

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BMW X5

BMW Australia has significantly expanded its range of topline X5 and X7 SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles). The new xDrive25d uses a four-cylinder TwinPower turbo-diesel that develops 170kW of power and 450Nm of torque. This is driven through an eight-speed Sport Steptronic transmission. The xDrive45e is the first hybrid variant available for the new generation BMW X5. It has a six-cylinder petrol engine, which replaces the four-cylinder power unit of the previous generation X5 xDrive40e. It combines this with a powerful electric motor for an impressive combined total output of 290kW…. Read more

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NEW FORD RANGER FX4: BETTER THAN EVER

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Ford Ranger FX4 special edition is based on the XLT dual-cab 4×4. It sits between the Ranger XLT 4×4 and the Ranger Wildtrak 4×4.The Ranger FX4 special edition will initially be limited to around 1000 units and arrives in showrooms in December. Ranger FX4 has a unique front mesh grille in Ebony Black, flanked by darkened versions of the Bi-LED High Performance Headlights introduced for Ranger XLT, Wildtrak and Ranger Raptor. There’s also a Ebony Black lower valence and mirror caps. New FX4 specific 18-inch alloy wheels, an inch larger… Read more

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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012 – 2018

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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander is larger than average for its SUV class and can be ordered with five or seven seats. It’s been around since February 2003, in this review we will be looking at models from January 2012 as these are noticeably more refined than earlier ones. Early in the piece Mitsubishi had realised few buyers were buying ‘real’ 4WDs or SUVs, but wanted a spacious family wagon and so introduced Outlander. On-road the Mitsubishi Outlander is capable and generally quiet and comfortable to ride in. Some owners complain about the… Read more

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ALL-NEW PEUGEOT 508

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Peugeot’s all-new 508 has arrived in Australia. Offered in Fastback and Sportswagon body styles, priced from $53,990 and $55,990 respectively. Both are coming Downunder only as GT models and are powered by a high-output version of Peugeot’s 1.6-litre, turbo-petrol, four-cylinder engine developing 165 kilowatts of power and 300 Newton metres of torque. It’s mated to all-new Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-new 508 arrives with impressive credentials, having already amassed numerous design and motoring awards, including the ‘2018 Most Beautiful Car of The Year’ award. Ben Farlow, Managing Director of… Read more

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MG M-TYPE

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1929 MG M-Type

From 1923 Morris Garages of Oxford had been building slightly more sporting versions of each of their standard Morris cars. These might have been considered as sporting but certainly were not small and could not be considered elegant either. After the launch of the Austin Seven, which was an immediate success and carved out for a completely new market for Austin, Morris countered by launching its Eight. Since it had already become a tradition that MG built a sports version of each Morris model a prototype was built in which… Read more

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ZF PLANS TO COUNTERACT CAR SICKNESS

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For many people, long car journeys can be synonymous with dizziness, headaches, and nausea. So ZF Friedrichshafen AG is working with neuro-technologists to help counteract motion sickness. Artificial intelligence uses driving dynamics and the physiological markers of motion sickness to develop driving styles that can help prevent it Motion sickness is caused by a discrepancy in perception. The balance organ in the inner ear senses a movement that is not confirmed by other sense organs such as the eyes. This is most likely to happen when a passenger is concentrating… Read more

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LIMITED EDITION ALFA 4C COMPETIZIONE

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Based on the standard Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe, the Limited Edition 4C Competizione is powered by an all-aluminium 177kW, 1.750-litre turbo-petrol engine with intercooler and what Alfa calls ‘continuous twin-phase variators’, as well as TCT dual-clutch transmission Delivering enhanced performance, the 4C Competizione Limited Edition features Akrapovic titanium central exhaust with dual-mode function and carbon fibre exit surround. It has Sports Suspension with double wishbone front and evolved MacPherson strut rear geometry. The 4C Competizione exterior enhancements including Vesuvio Matte Grey paint, exposed carbon fibre roof, rear spoiler, mirror covers,… Read more