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JAGUAR F-PACE 300 SPECIAL EDITIONS

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Jaguar F-Pace Chequered Flag

Jaguar is about to import two special editions of the F-Pace SUV. Tagged as ‘300 SPORT’ and ‘Chequered Flag’. Jaguar is justifiably proud of its F-Pace winner of the 2017 World Car of the Year award. The electric variant of the wagon, the Jaguar I-Pace has been nominated as a finalist in the 2019 WCOTY which will be announced at the New York Auto Show on April 17th. The 300 SPORT has a Dark Satin Grey front grille surround, side window surrounds, side vents, door mirror housings, door finishers and… Read more

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MAZDA6 2008 – 2017

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Mazda6 was launched in Australia in August 2002, it began as a midsize car and grew over the years with the latest models being only a little smaller than Commodore and Falcon. However, it’s significantly narrower than these Aussie icons so is better suited to two adults than three in the back seat. The higher build of Japanese Mazdas over European cars in this class was often the reason buyers told us they chose the ‘6. In this used car review we will begin with the second generation which arrived… Read more

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MASERATI LEVANTE VULCANO LIMITED EDITION

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Maserati Levante Vulcano is now on sale in Australia, but only seven of the 150 produced for Europe and Asia are coming here. A chromed aluminium badge on the centre console features the legendary Maserati Trident, along with the Vulcano logo and the words “one of 150”. Based on the Levante GranSport, the Vulcano’s exterior features the Nerissimo Collection with dark look rear light clusters, black chrome front grille and logos, gloss black window surrounds, body-coloured door handles and burnished exhaust tailpipes. It rides on 21-inch Helios wheels, with very… Read more

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2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE

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The updated Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe won’t be in Australia for quite a while, probably well into the second half of 2019. But it’s already exciting the Merc enthusiasts. Not only does it look good it also will be powered by a new engine line-up and introduces clever driving assistance systems. Changes to the external appearance are relatively minor, but do give the GLC an even sleeker look. A larger touchscreen displays with 12.3 inches in the instrument cluster. There are 7.0 inches with 960 x 540 pixels and 10.25 inches… Read more

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RAM 1500 UPGRADES FOR 2019

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For the 2019 season the large RAM 1500 Laramie has been given even more attitude. Not something that would have been expected on a vehicle that was already over the top, but obviously the designers thought otherwise. The Laramie has a new design chromed grille in place of the ‘crosshair’ grille installed when Ram 1500 had its Australian launch last year. Chrome is also a feature on the tailgate, with huge 300 mm badging. And RAM 1500 Express has received a new reversing camera and trailer brake control. RAM power… Read more

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NEW HYUNDAI SONATA: FIRST DETAILS

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Hyundai has given us initial details of its third-generation Sonata. The medium-large family sedan sits on an all-new platform that is lighter for improved fuel efficiency. Just as important is that there are significant improvements in crash safety. A fascinating feature is that the platform is designed so that the tyres move outward during a small overlap collision to maximise occupant safety. This also reduces the chances of the vehicle from spinning, thus preventing possible secondary collisions. Next-generation Sonata will be launched in Australia in the second half of 2019…. Read more

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MAZDA CX-8 DIESEL UPGRADES

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Mazda has updated its seven-seat Mazda CX-8 Diesel, only nine months after its launch in July 2018. Mazda CX-8 has grown its equipment list and updated styling elements to strengthen its value-packed offering. Visually there are subtle changes to the bumpers. The CX-8 Sport’s 17-inch alloys now have a Grey Metallic finish while the Asaki’s 19-inch alloys are Brilliant Dark. Mazda lagged in providing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all its models but is rapidly catching up and are now standard in all CX-8 Diesels. Handling is further improved… Read more

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KIA FINE TUNING GIVES BIRTH TO BABY ‘GRAND’

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Why, you might wonder, has Kia added a hero car with limited appeal (manual transmission only) to a cluttered, highly competitive compact car market? The answer is: because it could. The model in question is the Picanto micro and the latest addition to the range, the GT. According to Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer Damien Meredith the company was happy with how the Picanto had gone over its three years of on sale Down Under. “With that in mind it seemed like the right time to give an opportunity… Read more

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2019 SUZUKI JIMNY

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Suzuki Jimny is quite simply the most talked about vehicle on the planet. Forget the multi-million-dollar, ridiculously-overpowered vehicles just unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the cute-as-a-button Suzuki is the one that is dominating car-nut conversations everywhere. Since the first photos of the Jimny were released Suzuki dealers have been bombarded with enquires from potential buyers, some dangling cash in front of them as they walk into showrooms worldwide. In our home state of Queensland you might just get one before Christmas, but don’t hesitate… Suzuki Jimny simply has no… Read more

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KILLER AIRBAGS

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) advises that more than one million vehicles have been identified as carrying faulty Takata airbags through the industry website, www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. Since launch, more than 6.4 million vehicles have been checked on the site. “That’s a tremendous result,” said Tony Weber, Chief Executive of the FCAI. “The website has underpinned the powerful community response to the recall, with more than 100,000 vehicles rectified every month” The launch of the innovative website has been supported by an extensive “Don’t Die Wondering” national advertising campaign including… Read more