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  • Mercedes-Benz GLA completes the range

    MERCEDES-BENZ HAS COMPLETED the regeneration of its compact vehicle family with the arrival of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA crossover SUV. At 1616mm tall, the new GLA SUV is 122mm taller overall than the outgoing model. A correspondingly higher and more characteristically SUV-like seating position in the front row also brings increased headroom for the driver […]

  • Kia’s new Sorento available “within weeks”

    THE LARGE KIA SORENTO SUV has been a sales success, so many are keenly awaiting the arrival of the next model highlighting a raft of new technology in one of the industry’s most competitive segments. According to Kia Motors Australia Kia’s all-new Sorento large SUV is within weeks of being available in Australian showrooms. The […]

  • Motorcyclists getting back on the road need to stay safe

    IN A TIMELY PIECE OF ADVICE that’s equally as relevant to Australia as the UK, road safety and breakdown organisation, GEM Motoring Assist (UK) wants motorcyclists to stay safe when they venture back onto the roads. It’s particularly relevant to the over-50s, many of whom have rediscovered the joys of motorcycling, whether as daily transport […]

  • Don’t go Pro if you want the ultimate Mercedes-AMG

    WE CERTAINLY HOPE YOU didn’t rush out and buy a new Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro after reading our report on June 22. Well, not if you want to park the most powerful AMG in your driveway.The Affalterbach designers have pulled out all the stops when it comes to this one, ensuring it embodies the brand’s […]

  • Audi TT RS Coupé gets more features as standard

    THE LATEST INCARNATION OF A sports performance icon has arrived in Australia, with the refreshed Audi TT RS Coupé, boasting scintillating performance, aggressive design and tenacious handing. The highlight of the new Audi TT RS Coupé is the iconic Audi 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine. The heritage of this engine harks back to the legendary Sport […]

  • Mini JCW Countryman gets a rework

    ANOTHER FACELIFT HAS BEEN announced for the seemingly ever-young Mini. The John Cooper Works Countryman gets a fresh new look, new technology and refined equipment in a fun and versatile package. The new John Cooper Works Countryman features similar aesthetic enhancements carried across the rest of the range, expressed uniquely in this top-of-the-range model for […]

  • Mitsubishi teases updated SUV range

    THEY HAVEN’T GIVEN MUCH AWAY, but Mitsubishi Motors Australia today announced updates to their SUV range, including one all-new, ground-up redesign.  MMAL CEO, Shaun Westcott, said “This is proof of our commitment to deliver high quality, leading-edge SUVs to Australian owners and their families.”  Summer 2020 will bring a significant update to the Eclipse Cross. […]

  • Fully electric BMW iX3 here next year

    BMW’S FIRST FULLY ELECTRIC core X model will showcase the fifth generation of eDrive technology, and it will be in Australian showrooms around the middle of next year. The iX3 blends emission-free driving pleasure with BMW’s renowned sporting ability and the multi-faceted functionality of a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV).  The new BMW iX3 also embodies […]

  • Range Rover SV delivers a special experience

    TAKE A RANGE ROVER, ADD even more luxury and personalisation and then, for good measure, throw in a 416kW supercharged V8 and you have a very special vehicle. Since 2014 the expert engineers and craftspeople (can’t call them “craftsmen” any more, no matter how ugly the word it creates) at Special Vehicle Operations have designed […]

  • Range Rover Sport flirts with its own carbon tax

    WE’RE BEGINNING TO THINK that the COVID lockdown means some marketers and engineers have way too much time on their hands. Over at Range Rover, they just keep coming up with yet more special editions and limited editions. The new SVR Carbon Edition joins the latest Range Rover Sport line-up, providing a different take on […]