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  • UK data may indicate trends for Australian classic car buyers

    THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS brought about many changes, and one would appear to be a significant shift in the volume and type of cars enthusiasts are searching for and buying. Data from one of Europe’s leading websites for classic car sales, Car & Classic, is an important indicator of how trends have changed in the […]

  • Now it’s Toyota’s turn to spontaneously combust

    FOLLOWING THE RECENT RECALL of Kia Sportage and Stinger models (see our story here), Toyota has also revealed that its popular HiLux vehicles are also at risk of spontaneous fires. Hundreds of Toyota Hilux vehicles on Australian roads have been placed under recall. Product Safety Australia says the potential electrical fault is present in 683 […]

  • Jeep releases 80th Anniversary Special Editions

    THE NUMBER OF JEEP LIMITED editions keeps growing. Following the launch of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys in March, Jeep continues to commemorate its rich heritage of adventure, open-air freedom and superior 4×4 capabilities with a limited run of 80th Anniversary Special Edition models across the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited […]

  • Long-awaited new Isuzu MU-X on its way

    WHILE THE NEW ISUZU MU-X is still some months off, Isuzu UTE has decided to release a sneak preview. A firm favourite with the over-50s, especially those who decide to hitch up a caravan and embark on the great adventure, the new MU-X seven-seater will be highly-anticipated. The first preview of the new model showcases […]

  • More Korean recalls over fire fears

    AFTER BUILDING UP A REPUTATION for outstanding reliability and trouble-free ownership, Kia appears to have hit a bump in the road. More than 57,000 owners have been warned not to park their cars in an enclosed area (and that includes garages) citing a risk that they may catch fire, even when switched off. Owners of […]

  • Ford calls out bad driving behaviour

    ANYBODY WHO SPENDS TIME ON AUSTRALIAN roads knows just how abysmal many of our drivers are. Now Ford Australia has undertaken research that confirms Australian driver behaviour is as bad as it seems. As Australians return to the office and navigate their daily commute, Ford’s research has found we are playing chicken when it comes […]

  • Australian motorists to reap the benefits of better fuel quality

    ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY BODY, the FCAI (the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries), Australian motorists and the environment will be beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s plans to support the operations of fuel refineries in Geelong and Brisbane, including improvements in fuel quality standards. The FCAI has engaged with Government during many years regarding the actions necessary to […]

  • Kia’s new Cerato the first to wear the new logo

    WE HAVE TO ADMIT TO not being fans of the new Kia logo when it was first revealed, but it’s growing on us. One of our questions was how it would look on vehicles, and now we know. Kia’s Cerato upgrade is about to ride into town wearing the brand-new badge and carrying the crown […]

  • Nissan’s new Pathfinder rolls off Nashville assembly line

    THE FIRST ALL-NEW 2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER has rolled off the assembly line at the award-winning Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee. “Start of production of the new Pathfinder marks another major milestone in our Nissan NEXT momentum story,” says Jeff Younginer, vice president, Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. “The Smyrna plant team is thrilled […]

  • Australian team sets new distance record in Hyundai NEXO

    ONCE UPON A TIME (as many seniordriveraus readers will recall), one of the most tempting automotive records was the land speed record. How times have changed! Now, everyone seems to want to set new records for low fuel consumption and distance records using alternate fuel vehicles. The latest is an Australian team driving a Hyundai […]