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  • Audi R8 still one of the most exciting sports cars

    EVER SINCE WE SHARED AN AUDI R8 in the Adelaide Classic Rally, we’ve been in awe of its capabilities. Now it looks like we’ll have to start putting more pennies in the piggy bank because Audi Australia is bringing back the supercar in refreshed form, and in both coupe and convertible variants. The new R8s […]

  • FCAI calls out ACCC over ATV roll-over protection

    CLEARLY, THE IMPOSITION of compulsory roll-over protection to be fitted to all ATVs coming into Australia from October 2021 has ruffled some feathers. In October 2019, the ACCC announced that the fitment of roll-over protection devices would become mandatory for all new ATVs brought into Australia from October 2021. The only example country the ACCC […]

  • GM Holden dealer dispute moves forward

    THE DISPUTE BETWEEN GM Holden and its dealers could take some time to resolve. GM Holden received the Australian Holden Dealers’ Council’s most recent letter regarding dispute resolution late on Monday 22 June and moved quickly to give its contents due analysis and consideration. A detailed reply has been sent to the AHDC but in […]

  • More Kia Carnival details revealed

    HOT ON THE HEELS OF the tease release a week or so ago, Kia has now revealed the new Carnival in more detail. The fourth generation of the brand’s flagship people mover – sold in many markets worldwide as the Kia Sedona – has been designed to appeal to progressive young families, with a leading […]

  • Lexus IS sports sedan on its way

    THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT a rear-wheel drive sports sedan that still appeals to keen drivers. Lexus is hoping its new IS will have what it takes to steal buyers away from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. If past performance is any guide, they should be fairly confident. The new Lexus IS sports sedan has made its global […]

  • Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO. All go, plenty of show.

    SOME CARS ARE DESIGNED TO give their owners street cred but don’t really deliver when put to the ultimate test. That’s all well and good, if that’s what floats your boat, but dedicated and committed drivers want quite a lot more. We’d say the new Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO delivers on all counts. The wildest […]

  • Jeep Compass gets revamp for 2020

    JEEP IS MAKING A concerted effort to win back disaffected customers, so the company will be hoping its revamp of the compact Compass, including new models, the Night Eagle and range topping S-Limited, find favour with buyers. The Compass gets all the capability Jeep is renowned for, plus enhanced style, safety and technology. “The 2020 […]

  • BMW updates M5

    BMW AUSTRALIA WILL INTRODUCE the latest iteration of the legendary M5 sedan to the Australian market in October this year. The 2021 M5 will further elevate the renowned dynamic prowess of the model thanks to extensive chassis tweaks while also debuting a new styling package and updated interior elements. The M5 will be offered in […]

  • Joie de vivre is Renault’s limited edition Koleos

    RENAULT HAS JOINED THE PARTY with limited edition releases by announcing its Koleos Black Edition. Launched on the winter solstice, the new Renault Koleos Black Edition is based on the Zen specification and adds a host of style-stealing accessories, including 19-inch dark grey alloy wheels, gloss black roof rails and door mirrors, side steps, paints […]

  • Kia hints at new Carnival design

    ONE OF THE SMARTER MPVs is Kia’s Carnival. It’s a people mover you wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen in. The new one looks like it might be even more stylish. Kia has hinted at the design of the brand’s fourth-generation Carnival flagship minivan by releasing one (not very revealing) concept illustration. Released in Korean […]