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JAGUAR CHEQUERED FLAG EDITIONS

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Jaguar XF Chequered_Flag Sportbrake

Jaguar has revealed new Chequered Flag special editions as part of the latest model year updates to the XF Saloon and Sportbrake. The Chequered Flag editions feature unique badging on the side vents, has a sport front bumper, Jaguar’s Black Pack, body-coloured side sills and a boot spoiler. It rides on 18-inch Chalice alloy wheels in Gloss Black Finish. Inside, the XF Saloon and Sportbrake Chequered Flag models feature handpicked elements including unique interior badging on the tread-plates, Dark Hex aluminium instrument panel finisher, R-Sport full leather interior, and a… Read more

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MASERATI GHIBLI SCATENATO LIMITED EDITION

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Maserati is importing just 20 limited-edition Ghibli Scatenato to Australia. Scatenato – Italian for Unleash – is powered by the Maserati designed, Ferrari built twin-turbo 3.0 litre V6 engine. This puts out 350 hp and drives the rear wheels via an eight speed automatic. This Ghibli can get from zero to 100 kmh in 5.5 seconds. Special features on the Scatenato are 21-inch Titano forged alloy wheels. Sitting inside the wheels are brake calipers in Maserati Blue. Inside, the standard seats have been up graded to wrap-around Sports Seats upholstered… Read more

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HYUNDAI IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID

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Hyundai Ioniq is the South Korean marque’s indication of the immediate future in clean running cars. It comes in three stages of technology: The 2019 Ioniq Hybrid is powered primarily by a petrol engine, with a battery-powered electric motor providing assistance as required. Regenerative braking allows the hybrid system to recover much of the kinetic energy that is lost in conventional vehicles, using it to charge the high-voltage battery. In this mechanical layout the Hyundai is similar to the Toyota Prius models we have seen in Australia for many years… Read more

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RANGE ROVER VELAR SVAUTOBIOGRAPHY DYNAMIC EDITION

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Land Rover has introduced a new limited run model with what is perhaps the longest title ever: “Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition”. Designed as the pinnacle of the Velar line-up, it has been developed by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations and is powered by a 405 kW 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine. It does the 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on its way to 274 km/h where conditions permit. Calibrations for the AWD system, Active Rear Locking Differential, eight-speed transmission, steering and air suspension are bespoke to the SVAutobiography. The… Read more

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RENAULT CAPTUR GETS MORE GRUNT

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A new more powerful turbo-petrol engine is available in automatic versions of the Renault Captur Zen and Intens. Producing 110kW (150 horsepower) of power, and 250Nm of torque from 1600rpm the 1.3 TCe 150 engine was launched on the limited edition Captur S-Edition in 2018, this new engine is now available across all specifications, replacing the 1.2-litre turbo. Captur Zen also receives a multimedia system update that now offers smartphone users the opportunity to stay connected through either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Captur Zen auto with 1.3-litre turbo is… Read more

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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS REVIEW

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The past 12 months have been very successful for Mitsubishi with the Japanese importer moving up to fourth place in overall Australian vehicle sales behind Toyota, Mazda and Hyundai. With sales of just over 7500 units during 2018 much of that success can be attributed to the most recent addition to the range, the Eclipse Cross which was launched at the end of 2017. Eclipse Cross is the fifth member of the Mitsubishi SUV family. It snuggles into the space between the compact ASX and the medium-large Outlander (all three… Read more

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FJ HOLDEN

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1953 FJ Holden

The FJ Holden was launched in October 1953, and although not the first Holden but an updated version of a car that was nearly five years old it has become the icon of Australia in the 50s and 60s. The FJ introduced the long-running Holden policy of facelifting. No glassware or external sheet metal was changed, the main styling changes being a new grille, different hubcaps and bumper bars and more chrome on the body. Few changes were made to the mechanics; both engine and gearbox from the 48-215 were… Read more

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SHARING THE ROAD

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Typically, two types of driver use country roads – those who are peacefully enjoying the scenery, and those who are simply getting from point A to point B in as short a time as safely possible. The faster drivers are normally either on their home turf, those enjoying the scenery are likely to be strangers to the area. Unfortunately the two types of drivers often get in each others’ way. Those who want to get on with their trip in a reasonably short time find themselves being frustrated by the… Read more

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2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE S

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Porsche Cayenne generation three was launched in Australia in 2017. Virtually an all-new design it offers increased performance not only due to improved engines, but also reduced weight. Following the latest versions of the legendary 911 and the Panamera sedan, the new Cayenne uses a combination of alloys, aluminium and steel to keep weight down at the same time as strength is further improved. Fascinatingly, a lithium-ion polymer starter battery accounts for a weight saving of 10 kg over the predecessor. We have just enjoyed an excellent week in the… Read more

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MINI 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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In August 1959 Morris and Austin launched brand new cars called Mini-Minor and Austin Seven respectively (same car, different names, and this isn’t the place to talk about Riley and Wolseley models). They were a brilliant design, with a surprising large interior due to having an engine mounted sideways across the front, with the gearbox in the sump and driving the front wheels. All four wheels were pushed out to the corners. Though aimed at low-cost motoring for the masses the Mini was a huge success with celebrities world-wide, so… Read more