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Jaguar SUV F-Pace

Posted on April 21, 2016April 27, 2016 by admin

Jaguar SUV F-Pace drops in the middle of the Prestige German & Land Rover SUV Market. WHAT IS IT? The British marque’s first-ever SUV, 13 years after Porsche proved there was money to be made – lots of it – in leveraging a sports car’s brand image via a family-friendly ‘4WD’. Like others in its field, the Jaguar F-Pace will also be available in rear-wheel drive, and a manual gearbox, however Australia will be exclusively all-wheel drive and automatic. WHY WHEELS WERE TESTING IT? Jag...
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Isuzu Gaining Sales Share

Posted on April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 by admin

Happy Customers Support Growth Isuzu Ute ISUZU Ute Australia has averaged 35 per cent year-on-year growth since its first full year of operation in 2009. The reliability reputation of its products and the brand’ s keen focus on customer service are dominant factors in that growth. Last year, combined Isuzu D-Max ute sales of 14,640 units overtook the Mazda BT-50 (13,500) and Nissan Navara (13,897). And despite having just two model lines, IUA sold more vehicles in this country than fell...
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New Mazda CX-9 – Efficiency Plus

Posted on April 9, 2016 by admin

Up to 25% Superior Fuel Efficiency MAZDA's CX-9 large SUV has taken a significant improvement in fuel economy for its second-generation, with a weight reduction of up to 160kg and a smaller, more efficient engine accounting for as much as a 28 per cent cut to fuel use. With a downsizing of its 3.7-litre V6 petrol to a smaller turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder, the new CX-9 has the greatest gains when in front-wheel drive configuration, which now uses 8.4 litres per 100km on ...
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Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet

Posted on April 6, 2016 by admin

The Luxury Drop Top Market Heats Up MERCEDES-BENZ has revealed a C-Class Cabriolet at Geneva Like the AMG C43 Coupe we saw last week, the AMG C43 Cabriolet is all-wheel drive and powered by Merc’s excellent 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, tuned to produce 270kW/520Nm. As for that new cloth roof, Benz says its multi-layer design is based on the S-Class Cabriolet. It comes in the choice of black, brown, blue or red. It’s operated via a silver switch in the centre console, and can be raise...
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NEW A4 DELIVERS MARKED IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on April 3, 2016 by admin

NEW A4 DELIVERS MARKED IMPROVEMENTS ON A CONSERVATIVE THEME UNDER THE SKIN IS THE REAL STORY DESPITE appearances suggesting gentle evolution, everything about the all-new, ninth-generation A4 whispers revolution. All you have to do is take a closer look at the details. On paper, the design is disappointingly samey, but at least, in the flesh, the beautifully proportioned and executed B9 sedan has a quiet and confident grace lacking in some of the Ingolstadt car’s competitors. The Saab 9...
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NEW HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN FOR 2016

Posted on April 1, 2016 by admin

AN IMPRESSIVE OFFERING AT THIS PRICE POINT SMALL sedans are not massive business in Australia, but in certain Asian markets and the United States, they make up some of the top-selling models. The Hyundai Elantra is one of the car-maker's most popular offerings in its South Korean domestic market and in the ultra-competitive US where it is the company's best seller, with more than 240,000 sold in 2015 alone. Hyundai says the Elantra appeals to people looking to downsize but who have no...
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Infiniti Gets Serious

Posted on March 20, 2016March 20, 2016 by admin

Infiniti Targets Lexus JUST four years on from its launch in Australia, Japanese luxury brand Infiniti is “stomping on the gas pedal” as it prepares for its biggest product roll-out and dealer expansion since inception. The Nissan-owned brand has had to contend with a small line-up of models, some in niche sales categories, but all if that is about to change, according to Infiniti Australia. Powered by the Renault-Nissan alliance and including the hybrid technology of the group’s Form...
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Lexus Wins Customer Satisfaction Award Again

Posted on March 10, 2016March 12, 2016 by admin

Two in a Row for the Japanese Luxury Brand LEXUS has again claimed the Car Manufacturer of the Year title in the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards 2015, winning for the third time since the program was established five years ago. This is the Japanese luxury brand’s second successive win in the Roy Morgan awards, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry for customer service. It also took out the automotive category in the inaugural 2011 awards, while Mercedes-Benz was d...
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New Jaguar F-Type SVR

Posted on March 7, 2016 by admin

Jaguar F-Type SVR will be revealed in Geneva. You can order your SVR now! JAGUAR’S new sports flagship, the F-Type SVR, will touch down in Australia in the third quarter of this year, armed with a thumping 423kW supercharged V8 that can propel the two-door sports car to 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds – 0.4 seconds faster than the current F-Type sprint champion. To be unveiled at next month’s Geneva motor show, the coupe version of the British company’s most powerful and fastest series prod...
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New Volvo V90 Wagon

Posted on February 28, 2016 by admin

New Volvo V90 Wagon Looks the Goods. VOLVO has accompanied the reveal of its all-new V90 large luxury wagon with full details of the five Drive-E powertrains that will propel both the load-lugger and its S90 sedan sibling. While the 90 Series pair share much of the technology of their high-riding XC90 sibling, including the D5, T6 and T8 engines sold here, in Europe the V90 and S90 will have a further T5 and D4 option. The S90 is expected in Australia about August this year and timing...
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Falcon Sprint Released in May

Posted on February 15, 2016 by admin

THE most powerful Ford Falcons to ever roll off the carmaker’s Australian production line have been revealed, with the limited-edition Sprint series to feature a 325kW turbo six-cylinder and a 345kW supercharged V8. However, while enthusiasts will cheer the limited-edition models that will help to carry the Falcon name to its October end, the sharper looking package of the two, the XR6 Sprint, will only sell with a six-speed automatic gearbox. An optional six-speed man...
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Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Posted on January 3, 2016January 3, 2016 by admin

V8 Mustang GT dominates orders, but Ford expects four-cylinder version to grow It might just have four cylinders, but the 233kW EcoBoost turbo Ford Mustang is still a muscle car. ALMOST nine out of 10 of the 4000 Ford Mustang pre-orders in Australia are for the 5.0-litre V8 GT, with traditionalists ruling the pony car renaissance. But Ford Australia expects the four-cylinder version, with its direct-injected 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo engine and more affordable price tag, to make greater inro...
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Kia Sorento wins 2015 Car of the Year

Posted on December 9, 2015 by admin

Kia Sorento seven-seater stands out, setting a precedent in a singular field. The car star of 2015 is the Kia Sorento. It's the 19th winner of the CarsGuide Car of the Year contest, topping an 11-car shootout involving the best newcomers in every category from baby SUVs to the utes that are now selling so well. There are plenty of firsts in 2015, including the first unanimous win since the original COTY judging in 1997 gave the prize to the VT Holden Commodore, the first appearance by a ...
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New Mitsubishi SUV

Posted on November 22, 2015 by admin

COMPACT NEW MITSUBISHI SUV AN ALL-NEW compact SUV is being developed by Mitsubishi to slot in between the ASX and Outlander by about 2017, as part of three-pronged assault on the small-to-medium end of the global crossover market revealed at the Tokyo motor show this month. It was also confirmed that an ASX replacement – based on the eX Concept revealed by Mitsubishi today at the 2015 Tokyo motor show – is also in the works for launch by no later than 2019. In all, Mitsubishi is planni...
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New Mazda Rotary-Powered Sports Car

Posted on November 17, 2015 by admin

New Mazda Rotary-Powered Concept MAZDA has all but confirmed its intention to reintroduce rotary powertrain technology to its range via a front-engined rear-drive sports car previewed by its striking RX-Vision Tokyo show car. While Mazda stopped short of officially announcing that the concept has been given the green light, it is understood that a production version of the rotary powered performance hero will go on sale in about 2020, in time for the 50th anniversary of the mass-produ...
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New Subaru Impreza

Posted on November 12, 2015 by admin

Sexier New Subaru Impreza SUBARU has unveiled a near-production version of its forthcoming new Impreza at the Tokyo motor show, making it clear to the world that its all-important small car will carry a bolder and more dynamic design into its fifth generation due for release in 2017. If the sharp headlights, bold nose, strong haunches, heavily sculpted flanks and chiselled metalwork across the entire vehicle carry into production as expected, Australian buyers will be offered a...
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New Volkswagen Tiguan

Posted on October 7, 2015 by admin

Frankfurt Show: VW Unveils All-New Tiguan VOLKSWAGEN took the covers off its bigger-but-lighter new-generation Tiguan compact SUV on the eve of the Frankfurt motor show overnight, ahead of its launch in Europe early next year and an Australian arrival in the second half of 2016. Four variants were unveiled to a capacity crowd at a large-scale event in an outer suburb of Frankfurt, including a traditional model, an off-road-specific version and a higher-performance R-Line flagship. The new m...
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Car Yard Co-op at Brisbane Airport

Posted on June 22, 2015 by admin

Brisbane Airport set to expand retail footprint to include dedicated car retail zone CAR retailing in Queensland is set for a major overhaul as Brisbane Airport looks to attract car dealers to a new precinct that includes a test track within a purpose-built 50-hectare facility. The Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) – part of the airport’s property management arm (BNE Property) portfolio for non-aviation development – plans to bring together dealers from across the Brisbane area to create ...
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Car Resale Value

Posted on April 4, 2015June 21, 2026 by admin

Car resale value depreciation is normally the greatest expense during ownership of a motor vehicle. Our research indicates that the cost of depreciation over 3 years for a selection of popular vehicles is 3.5 times the cost of fuel. This is an eye opener to the majority of car owners. Consequently car resale value is a prime focus by us on your behalf. We often hear a client say that this does not concern them. The same client normally becomes very much concerned at trade-in time. We will...
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Honda’s “Mean Machine”

Posted on March 10, 2015May 17, 2015 by admin

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HONDA’S latest performance mean machine can race from zero to 100km/h in just four seconds, but all the while keeping your lawn beautifully manicured. In teaming up with British Touring Car Championship partner Team Dynamics, Honda UK has produced the Mean Mower – possibly the world’s fastest lawn mower. Based on Honda’s HF2620 lawn tractor, Team Dynamics added a new fabricated chassis made from 4130 chromoly steel for a strong but light platform and fitted a 1000cc engine from a Honda Fire...
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