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  • EV owners may face a tyre replacement shock

    THERE ARE MANY ISSUES that still need consideration before deciding to buy an electric vehicle (EV). One that many intending buyers may not have considered is that they should pay close attention to the tyres they choose when the originals need replacing. Increasingly, the tyres fitted are specifically designed for use on EVs and can […]

  • Toyota upgrades HiLux and Fortuner

    KEY NEW UPGRADES TO Toyota’s HiLux crew cab ute and Fortuner SUV include a variety of new comfort and safety features including fitting Toyota Connected Services as standard on all grades. The addition of Toyota Connected Services provides increased peace of mind for owners, offering vital assistance in the event of a collision or if the […]

  • New VW Caddy, the perfect drive?

    CUE GOLF PUNS GALORE for the new Volkswagen Caddy van. It’s probably the spiritual successor to the iconic VW Kombi camper van, but in a more modern and user-friendly size. The Caddy California Maxi is available to order online now, priced from $54,990 (plus on road costs), for deliveries in Q1 2022. In a year […]

  • Franchising code discussions ignore consumer, says FCAI

    ACCORDING TO AUTOMOTIVE body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the glaring omission from the franchising code discussion paper released this week is the consumer. The Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon. Stuart Robert, today released a discussion paper that considers further reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct introduced on 1 […]

  • Audi hints at the future with electric roadster

    AUDI HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT the forefront of innovative design (remember the TT?) and has now unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept is the name of the electric-powered, two-door convertible whose lines hint directly at the Audi design of tomorrow. With it, the brand […]

  • New iX3 arriving in BMW showrooms in November

    THE NEW FULLY ELECTRIC BMW IX3 will launch in Australia this November. The new model showcases an updated styling package both for the exterior and interior as part a sweeping update to the entire X3 line-up for the MY22 model year. The iX3 will also be fitted as standard with the M Sport package, accentuating […]

  • Upgrades for Jaguar F-Pace

    THE ALREADY DESIRABLE Jaguar F-Pace has just become even more desirable thanks to upgrades that improve driver wellbeing, connectivity and assistance technologies, introduced across the range. New are smart features which further improve interior air quality, and new driver assistance systems which provide greater levels of support. Connectivity will soon be made even more convenient […]

  • Toyota introduces two new LandCruiser flagships

    TOYOTA AUSTRALIA WILL LAUNCH TWO dramatically contrasting flagship LandCruiser variants when the all-new 4WD range goes on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. The dual strategy involves the introduction of GR Sport, offering distinctive off-road character and prowess, and Sahara ZX with a high-quality focus emphasising peerless on-road luxury. Toyota Australia Vice President […]

  • Abarth Scorpioneoro puts the sting in the tail

    IN AN HONOURABLE TRIBUTE to the A112 Abarth “Gold Ring”, the exclusive special edition hot hatch, the Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro, has arrived in Australia. Limited to just 30 units of the global production run of 2000, the Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro is an unmistakable tribute to the heritage of the Abarth brand, in line with the […]

  • Toyota LandCruiser celebrates 70 years

    THERE’S A SAYING IN THE AUSTRALIAN bush that there are only two types of car: a new Toyota LandCruiser or an old Toyota LandCruiser. It’s a fair indication of the respect the Toyota’s LandCruiser has achieved in what is now a 70-year reign. Toyota has chosen to mark the occasion with the release of special-edition […]