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  • Range Rover Sport adds petrol mild hybrid engine to range

    THE RANGE ROVER SPORT HAS GAINED a new petrol in-line six powertrain, which will further enhance its appeal as the ultimate luxury performance SUV. With the strong trend towards petrol in the Australian market in recent times, the new P400 inline six-cylinder powertrain will further enhance customer choice for Range Rover Sport. The powertrain will […]

  • Yet another Mini variant

    MINI MUST BE THE MASTER OF offering special editions, and here’s yet another one, the Boardwalk Edition (although they do tell us it’s the “first special edition for the new model” Countryman). The Mini Boardwalk Edition Countryman combines signature traits of the British brand like precision engineering and beautiful craftsmanship in a handsome package, celebrating […]

  • VW expands Transporter van and MPV range

    ALWAYS POPULAR AS self-contained escape vehicles, the Volkswagen Transporter range is a canny purchase for over-50s with a yen to discover Australia. Volkswagen Group Australia has released the expanded ‘6.1’ generation range of its Transporter vans and people movers with an array of updated equipment and new variants. Transporter 6.1 vehicles receive an array standard […]

  • Citroën refreshes C3 Aircross

    THE REFRESHED CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS has been revealed globally, unveiling a more assertive design and enhanced comfort, cementing its reputation as an ideal Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) for urban and leisure activities. The facelifted C3 Aircross SUV has been restyled with an even more distinctive personality, with enhanced status and modernity, together with enhanced cabin […]

  • Ford Escape ST-Line AWD 2020 review

    Paul Murrell tests the 2020 Ford Escape ST-Line with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Over the years, Ford’s Escape has had its ups and downs, It’s fair to say the latest is definitely an “up”. Good looking. Plenty of models. Spirited performance. About the […]

  • Audi goes boldly into the future with e-tron GT

    IN TWO EVENTS ON the digital Day of Progress, the Audi has presented its new electric spearhead – the Audi e-tron GT showcasing the highlights of this fully electric gran turismo: dynamic driving performance, emotional design, and sustainability. “The e-tron GT is a stand-alone Gran Turismo, reinterpreted for the future. Its looks are a testament […]

  • Citroën stakes a claim with the refreshed C3

    CITROËN IS ONE OF THOSE COMPANIES that keeps the car industry interesting. Even though the truly quirky days are long past, Citroën still manages to put a different take on the cars it produces. So it’s reassuring to see the company making another pitch to be a player in the Australian market. The refreshed Citroën […]

  • Volkswagen updates best-selling Tiguan

    IT MAY COME AS SOMETHING of a surprise, but the best-selling model in the Australian Volkswagen range is the Tiguan. To ensure this continues, VW has given the Tiguan a major update. With a range of equipment shared with the Mark 8 Golf, the 110TSI variants of the new Tiguan range are on sale from […]

  • Popular Mazda CX-5 upgraded for 2021

    ALWAYS A STRONG SELLER in the medium SUV category, the Mazda CX-5 has been upgraded for 2021. “Mazda CX-5 has been our most popular model since 2019, and we are excited to expand the brand’s new SP model line into the CX-5 range with the first-ever GT SP,” said Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi. […]

  • Land Rover channels the original to create a new Defender Works Trophy

    THE LAND ROVER WORKS TROPHY was one of the most special models and keenly sought by collectors. Now, Land Rover Classic is continuing the formidable expedition legacy of the original Defender with a limited production run of adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles for an exclusive competition at Eastnor Castle in 2021. Based on the […]