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  • Remembering the Maserati Mexico

    THE MASERATI MEXICO IS RIGHTLY considered one of the finest GT cars of all time. Unaffordable for most when it was released at the “Mondial de l’Automobile de Paris” in October 1966, it is even further out of reach today. The Mexico, designed by Vignale, was an exquisite car with sleek and immaculate lines: it […]

  • Kia adds PHEV version of seven-seater Sorento 

    KOREAN BRANDS LIKE Kia and Hyundai are setting the pace when it comes to alternately-powered vehicles. The latest addition to the Kia range is the large Sorento SUV, now with PHEV technology. The Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) GT-Line is an ultra-low emissions version of the brand’s flagship global SUV. The award-winning Sorento is the only […]

  • Mazda expands SUV line-up

    THE EVER-INCREASING APPEAL OF SUVS has convinced Mazda to further extend its already expansive range. The new models will include the Mazda CX-50 to be produced in their new U.S. plant, as well as models, including the Mazda CX-60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-80 and Mazda CX-90, all of which are slated for introduction over the […]

  • RAM 3500 completes local range

    PEOPLE WHO LOVE LARGE utes have fallen in love with the RAM Trucks range. Now, another has been added to the range. The all-new RAM 3500 Laramie follows hot on the heels of the recent 2500 heavy-duty, and, earlier in 2021, the new 1500 Laramie and Limited models, meaning RAM Trucks Australia now boasts the […]

  • Cupra begins production of Born EV

    CUPRA HAS BEGUN THE SERIES PRODUCTION of its first 100 percent electric car, the Cupra Born, at the Zwickau plant in Germany. CEO Wayne Griffiths and the company’s Board Members visited Europe’s largest electric vehicle plant to mark the start of production of the new model. They were welcomed by Stefan Loth, Chairman of the […]

  • Citroën adds C4 to Australian model range

    CITROËN AUSTRALIA WILL SOON welcome the new Citroën C4 to its model range in a single variant. The Citroën C4’s reinvented hatchback design combines ‘Sports Utility Vehicle’ posture and attitude, with saloon versatility. Designed to meet the expectations of the Citroën customer while offering a modern concept full of character, according to Citroën, the C4 […]

  • Lexus confirms UX 300e specifications

    THE STYLISH AND AGILE NEW UX 300e, with the luxury lifestyle brand’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV), combines Lexus trademark quality and craftsmanship with UX-flagship performance and handling. Now, Lexus has confirmed Australian specifications for it. Drawing together 15 years of experience in electric motor, battery and inverter technology, the UX 300e offers BEV customers […]

  • Lexus confirms ES pricing

    THE NEW LEXUS ES is the seventh-generation of the  luxury medium sedan, now combining a broader powertrain line-up with a more affordable entry point and new technology as standard. For the first time with the seventh-generation ES, Lexus is offering two powertrain options with three highly specified grade choices available for less than $65,000 (plus […]

  • Toyota’s ever-popular LandCruiser 300 Series arrives with new V6

    DESPITE SOME ISSUES WITH DELIVERY, Toyota has launched its all-new LandCruiser 300 Series, kicking off the next chapter in the legendary off-roader’s storied history. Newly constructed from the ground up, the new 300 Series takes the capability, durability and reliability of the iconic LandCruiser nameplate to new levels, while also making advancements in safety, comfort, […]

  • Toyota clarifies supply issues

     COVID HAS HAD A DEVASTATING effect on the supply of vehicles, and rumours are rife. One such rumour is that customers may have to wait literally years for delivery of the new LandCruiser, with other models affected to a lesser extent. Toyota Australia has provided an update about the delivery of customer vehicles in the […]