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  • Shannons Winter auction clears 96 percent

    THE POST-COVID WORLD will undoubtedly look very different, and many of the things we’re learning to adopt will no doubt continue once the pandemic has passed. One of the almost inevitable changes will be the way we buy cars at auction, and the most recent Shannons auction has shown that we’re not afraid to attend […]

  • New Toyota HiLux gets local design input

    AUSTRALIA’S BEST-SELLING VEHICLE HiLux is now more Australian than ever, thanks to the significant styling, development and evaluation work performed by Toyota Australia’s design and engineering teams for both local and international markets. The company’s local design team played a considerable role in styling the exterior of the HiLux range, as part of an international […]

  • More towing capacity for Toyota Fortuner

    TOYOTA HAS EXPANDED the appeal of its seven-seat Fortuner SUV with more power and torque, better fuel consumption, increased braked towing capacity, higher equipment levels, easier parking and a refreshed design. Fortuner’s latest engineering advances benefit from similar updates to those applied to its sibling-under-the-skin HiLux. Announcing the details of the 2020 facelift, Toyota Australia […]

  • Toyota upgrades C-HR, LandCruiser 70 Series and RAV4

    TOYOTA HAS REINFORCED ITS “continuous improvement” mantra by introducing new features that advance the appeal of its stylish C-HR crossover, 4WD LandCruiser 70 Series workhorse and its best-selling RAV4 SUV. C-HR benefits from a significant upgrade to safety and convenience, while the LC70 Series range is equipped for the first time with satellite navigation and […]

  • Toyota Prado gets more power, safety and equipment

    TOYOTA’S POPULAR LANDCRUISER PRADO has received a significant upgrade with more power and torque, enhanced safety, new multimedia technologies and additional premium features. At the heart of the revised range is an additional 20kW of power and 50Nm of torque from Prado’s 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine that is now mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic […]

  • GM doesn’t “just want one”, kills off HSV

    GENERAL MOTORS IS REACHING NEW HEIGHTS (or lows) with its recent behaviour towards its dealers, and now Holden Special Vehicles. The company, by withdrawing the supply of its vehicles, has effectively forced the closure of Holden Special Vehicles. Making it even worse, HSV dealers will not be offered any compensation. By not supplying any General […]

  • Land Rover Discovery Sport gets cleaner diesels, upgrades

    THE NEW DISCOVERY SPORT, LAND ROVER’S family-friendly 5+2 seat premium compact SUV, has been enhanced with efficient next-generation mild-hybrid Ingenium diesel engines as well as the latest Pivi and Pivi Pro infotainment. A number of additional new engine options are now available for the Discovery Sport, including Land Rover’s next generation of efficient four-cylinder diesel […]

  • Lexus takes customer service up another notch

    IT’S NOT TOO MUCH OF A STRETCH to attribute the hugely improved levels of customer service we all enjoy to Lexus. When the brand launched way back in 1989, it targeted customers of luxury brands who felt they were getting the rough end of the pineapple when it came to being treated like VIPs. And […]

  • Want a new car under $20k? It won’t be a Toyota.

    BARGAIN-HUNTING NEW CAR buyers will have to search more diligently following the announcement that Toyota has abandoned the sub-$20,000 price bracket. Toyota’s least expensive car in the Australian market was (and still is) the Yaris. The 1.3 Ascent 5-door hatch started from $15,390 (plus on road costs), rising to $18,080 for the 1.5-litre SX and […]

  • Ford Ranger gets 2020 updgrades

    CATERING TO THE EVER-INCREASING fans of large crew cab utes, Ford has added model upgrades and a wider choice of options to the Ranger line-up, including the return of the rugged Wildtrak X alongside upgraded Wildtrak and Ford Performance Ranger Raptor variants. Completing a refreshed line-up, the updated Rangers arrive in Ford dealerships across Australia […]