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PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS RELEASED

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Porsche has added two high-performance models to its new Panamera range, the GTS and GTS Sport Turismo. Both are powered by a 4.0-litre V8 bi-turbo engine generating 338 kW of power and maximum torque of 620 Nm, getting them from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds when used with the standard Sport Chrono package. Power is transmitted to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system by the eight-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology is fitted as standard. The sports chassis has been lowered by… Read more

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SPECIAL EDITION NISSAN NAVARAS

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Nissan Australia has expanded its special edition range with the introduction of Navara Dual Cab 4X4 SL-based “Silverline” and ST “Black Edition”. Black is very much the in-thing amongst the ‘tuff’ guys in the their pickups at the moment so the Navara Dual Cab 4X4 ST Black Edition has black 18-inch alloy wheels with dealer-fitted all-terrain tyres. Black is also used on wheelarch flares, grille, mirror housings, smoked protector, foglight surrounds, sports bar and nudge bar. Attention is drawn to the big Nissan by black body decals. The Black Edition… Read more

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PORSCHE MACAN: MAJOR MAKEOVER

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Porsche’s Macan midsize SUV has had a full makeover, with changes to its style inside and out and significantly better connectivity. And it comes as no surprise the biggest emphasis is on driving dynamics. The Macan’s front end has been thoroughly redesigned to give it a wider appearance. LED technology is standard in the newly designed main headlights. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) is optional and provides adaptive light distribution. The Macan Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system has been upgraded and now operates through a full-HD touchscreen that’s… Read more

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WILLYS OVERLAND 77

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In the early motoring times the Willys brand had a chequered history. In the later years the company, Willys-Overland Motors was best known for its design and production of military Jeeps. Willys history started in 1908 when John North Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company in 1912 and renamed it Willys-Overland. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second largest producer of automobiles in the United States after Ford. By 1913 Willys had acquired a license to build the Charles Knight’s sleeve-valve engine which it used… Read more

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2018 KIA CERATO SEDAN REVIEW

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Easily Kia’s biggest-seller, the Cerato sits in fourth-place in the ultra-competitive small-medium segment having gradually eroded sales from the perennial big-three of Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30. Kia’s seven-year unlimited distance warranty is proving a masterstroke in that it is attracting new buyers who may have had any lingering doubts about the quality and reliability of Korean cars. The third generation, Kia Cerato sedan arrived here in June 2018 with the hatchback due towards the end of the year. The biggest change is styling, with more than a hint… Read more

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CITROEN C4 PICASSO 2007 – 2017

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Citroen C4 Picasso, is a stunning-looking seven-seat people mover from the famed French marque that does things very much its own way. It first arrived in Australia in April 2007. Although it’s not a mainstream model in Australia by any stretch of the imagination, those buyers who hate to be ordinary just love the Picasso. Picasso’s seven seats are all individual buckets, in a two-three-two formation. The two front rows are suited to adults but the third-row pair may be a little claustrophobic for young occupants as they sit quite… Read more

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HYUNDAI i30 FASTBACK N

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Hyundai has revealed the new 2019 i30 Fastback N in Europe. This is the second high-performance model from Hyundai’s N Performance division. It will join the Hyundai i30 N hot-hatch that was launched to a great deal of critical acclaim in Australia in March 2018. Never afraid to try something different in styling, just look at the way-out Veloster, Hyundai has gone for a five-door hatch that’s a cross between a coupe and a station wagon. Though we admire the crossover styling we can’t say we like its crossover title… Read more

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FORD’S BIG NEW SUV: THE ENDURA

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Ford Australia has been seriously lacking a large SUV since the demise of the much loved Territory almost two years ago. Now a large, comfortable model called the Endura is on its way. Ford Endura is very much in the American mode and will be coming to Australia in December. It joins the urban Ford EcoSport, family sized Escape and the big, off-road capable Everest to provide something for just about everyone in the SUV market. Ford Endura is a five-seater and will be offered in three specifications levels, Trend,… Read more

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NEW AUDI RS 5 SPORTBACK COMING TO AUSTRALIA

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The first-ever Audi RS 5 Sportback has been announced and will arrive in Australia in February, 2019. It’s aimed at those who love the high-performance RS 5 coupe, but want the convenience of a five-door body. As our images show it has lost nothing in the way of sleek sporting lines. The RS 5 Sportback features a wide, flat single-frame grille, solid air intakes and a front spoiler with quattro lettering. At the rear there’s an RS-specific diffuser, and exhaust outlets with oval tailpipes and fixed spoiler. Power comes from… Read more

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MAJOR UPGRADE FOR MERCEDES C-CLASS

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Mercedes-Benz has released an upgraded version of its popular C-Class range with some styling changes at each end; new fully-digital instrument panel and infotainment screen; and a new petrol-electric / hybrid powerplant. The C-Class has been around since 1993 and is arguably the most important vehicle in the Benz range consistently outselling the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. While this MY2018 update of the fourth-generation W205 was described simply as a facelift by Australian CEO Horst von Sanden there have in fact been significant changes with around half of… Read more