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  • Fuel pump issue causes Toyota recall

    ONCE AGAIN, BUYERS are being inconvenienced with yet another vehicle recall, this time affecting Toyota FJ Cruiser, Camry, Corolla, Kluger, Hilux, Landcruiser and Prado vehicles produced between September 2013 and June 2015 and September 2017 and July 2019. The total number of vehicles involved is 45,683. The involved vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump […]

  • Fake car parts on the radar again

    TOYOTA AUSTRALIA HAS SUCCESSFULLY blocked the importation, advertising and selling, in contravention of Australian laws, of counterfeit grilles by a large body parts and panels supplier. Investigation and quick action by Toyota led to SSS Auto Parts withdrawing the counterfeit grilles from sale, offering a refund to purchasers, forfeiting remaining stock and paying compensation to […]

  • Holden was a brand we all knew and loved

    Regular seniordriveraus.com contributor and confirmed car tragic Ian Crawford recalls some Holden memories that we can probably all relate to. While I haven’t owned a Holden for around 30 years, the demise of the once great, certainly historic, brand touches me and many Australians old and young. Being the old bloke that I am, my […]

  • All-new Genesis G80 another great leap forward

    THAT THE KOREANS are fast learners has been reinforced yet again by the release of design renderings of the new G80 luxury mid-sized executive sedan.   “The Genesis design DNA begins from the logo itself,” said Luc Donckerwolke, Executive Vice President, Chief Design Officer of Hyundai Motor Group. “The crest of the logo becomes the […]

  • New Fiat 500 to be fully electric

    THE LITTLE FIAT 500 has entered its third generation but as a fully electric model. More space, more technology and a new style, but still unmistakably a Cinquecento. The following details have been sourced from an international press release, so it is questionable how much will apply to local 500s when they finally arrive. The […]

  • Jeep Gladiator launches with special limited edition

    AUSTRALIAN JEEP FANS WILL have the opportunity to own a piece of Jeep history with the exclusive release of the Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition, arriving in Australia this May. Jeep Australia is excited to announce (and take more of your money for) a limited run of just 100 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition vehicles, built on […]

  • Jeep moves into crew cab country with Gladiator

    WHAT JEEP RATHER optimistically claims to be “the only convertible truck of its kind on offer in the world”, the Jeep Gladiator, arrives in Australia this May. Whatever they may call it, the good news is that it’s all Jeep, something Jeep is at some pains to reinforce. Australia is the first right hand drive […]

  • BMW jumps on the EV bandwagon with Concept i4

    BMW HAS PRODUCED SOME desirable hybrid vehicles but is opening a new chapter in its history with the unveiling of a pure-electric Gran Coupe. The BMW Concept i4 represents a look ahead to the BMW i4, slated to enter production in 2021. It provides a whole new take on dynamic excellence and blends a modern, […]

  • Alfa Romeo revives a legend to celebrate 110 years

    ONE OF THE MOST revered models in Alfa Romeo’s stellar history was the Giulia GTA of 1965. The Giulia GTA (“Gran Turismo Alleggerita”) was based on the Giulia Sprint GT and racked up sporting successes worldwide. To mark 110 years in business, Alfa Romeo will release an homage to that magical car. The new Giulia […]

  • Hyundai EV concept. And more hysterical descriptions

    WE ARE BECOMING QUITE used to concepts coming with some truly hysterically funny supporting words, especially from Korea. Here’s another one. And once again, we present it almost unaltered from the original press release. “Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its new concept EV, “Prophecy”, expressing the company’s latest design language.  The visionary concept clearly expresses Hyundai’s […]