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  • Jeep makes an SUV for the racetrack. Huh?

    CAR COMPANIES JUST LOVE TO blur the lines, and one of the strangest crossovers is an SUV with performance that suits it to the racetrack. Such a beast (and we do mean “beast”) is Jeep’s most powerful SUV, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. When seniordriveraus tested out the Grand Cherokee SRT on a drag […]

  • New Jaguar XF gets more tech, more style

    JAGUAR’S XF SALOON made quite an entrance when it first arrived on our shores, but time passes and even a stylish Jaguar eventually needs to be refreshed, especially in the areas of tech which seems to be advancing faster than any other automotive discipline.  The dynamic new Jaguar XF Saloon features enhanced exteriors, an all-new […]

  • Audi joins the move to electric with e-tron

    IN AN ACCELERATING TREND, motor companies are increasingly offering hybrid and pure electric-powered vehicles in their ranges. Latest to embrace all-electric vehicles is Audi with the e-tron and e-tron Sportback. The new e-tron models are available in two battery variants, as well as a raft of innovative new technology: all-electric quattro, clever energy recuperation, superb […]

  • VW announces service packages for vehicles up to 15 years old

    THINGS JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER FOR car buyers with longer warranties and some innovative servicing deals. However, most existing owners miss out because they only apply to new vehicles. Not so with this deal. Volkswagen Australia has announced the introduction of its new 4Plus Care Plans – a fixed priced servicing program for all Volkswagen […]

  • BMW goes all out with X2 Mesh Edition

    EVERYBODY IS GETTING INTO the act with limited editions. Now BMW join them early next year with introduction of the new X2 M Mesh Edition. The new variant takes the sophisticated design of the X2 – which includes details such as the additional BMW logo on the C-pillar that references classic BMW models such as […]

  • Mini Countryman is the least mini of them all

    IN WHAT QUALIFIES AS SOMETHING of an oxymoron, Mini Australia has announced the largest member of the Mini range. The new Countryman starts from $44,500 (plus on road costs). The popular urban SUV features new aesthetic updates, mechanical upgrades and connectivity improvements while retaining its signature design and hallmark British character in the premium compact […]

  • Stylish new BMW 4 Series convertible here next year

    BMW’S NEW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, which had its world premiere today, will be in Australian showrooms early next year. The open-top variant will follow the 4 Series Coupé that lands locally in November this year and combine elegant design and dynamic prowess while continuing BMW’s new product offensive. The Australian line-up of 4 Series Convertibles […]

  • Mitsubishi sets new standard with 10-year/200,000km warranty

    IN AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WILL send ripples right around the motor industry, Mitsubishi Australia has rewritten the warranty rule book. Effective today, every Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited vehicle will be sold with the new Diamond Advantage Program. The Diamond Advantage Program has three components: 10-year/200,000km new car warranty. If owners do not service with a […]

  • Mazda CX-5 Akera 2.5T review

    Paul Murrell tests the 2020 Mazda CX-5 mid-size SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: With only a modest increase in price, the updated Mazda CX-5 offers sharper value for money in an increasingly tough category.  2020 Mazda CX-5 Akera mid-size SUV Pricing: $51,240 […]

  • Z lovers rejoice. Here comes the Z proto

    IT MAY STILL BE SOME WAY off, but Nissan Z fans can start getting excited about the latest version of the iconic car. Nissan today unveiled the Z Proto, signalling the company’s intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car. Shown at a virtual event beamed around the world from the […]