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ONE HAS TO WONDER about the future of car dealerships as more companies decide to sell direct online and introduce other sales techniques that circumvent the traditional sale approach. Kia is one that is adopting technology to sell the Seltos. They’re using Google Assistant to answer questions and offer “dispassionate opinions” to intending buyers. For […]
CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE in the UK using a public charging point can cost almost 10 times more than charging up at home, according to Britain’s What Car? According to What Car?, you’ll pay an eye-watering £45.89 ($AU89 at current exchange rates) to charge an Audi E-tron from 10 percent to 80 percent at an Ionity ultra-rapid […]
And keyless technology is a major factor A RECENT STUDY in the UK has revealed which vehicles are most popular with car thieves, and the findings are highly likely to be replicated in Australia. Analysis of theft data recorded by the stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, Tracker, reveals that 92 percent of the cars it […]
SOME OF US CAN remember when Mercedes-Benz was a staid, conservative company (although barnstormers like the 1971 6.3-litre 300 SEL sedan was a true Q-car that delivered a hefty performance kick). These days, the company has a mouth-watering stable of performance models, and it’s just added two more to the range. The new Mercedes-AMG A […]
“I would be interested on your views of these services. I find dealing with salespeople who have a limited knowledge of their product annoying. They take it as a game to see what they can get away with. The habit of upselling tinted windows, protective coatings etc. after the contract is signed is annoying.” Trevor, […]
SHORT WHEELBASE, MINIMAL OVERHANGS and famously unrivalled off-road ability are all the Holy Grail for off-road enthusiasts and explain why the new Land Rover Defender 90 has attracted record configurations on the Land Rover website. Timing has been announced for the Land Rover Defender 90 First Edition P400 following the successful launch of the Defender […]
KIA HAS SURPRISED the motoring world by creating a truly desirable enthusiast’s car in the Stinger. Now it has upped the ante by releasing a limited edition, known as the Special Edition Stinger Night Sky. Based on the 3.3-litre bi-turbo GT, the Stinger Night Sky features an all-new light grey Nappa leather interior trim and […]
Fast-moving industry trends are having a major impact on the future plans of the world’s automakers. This story was prepared by Gerry Malloy, President of the World Car Awards Association Fast-moving industry trends such as electromobility, autonomous driving and car sharing are having a major impact on the future plans, and finances, of the world’s […]
THERE SEEMS TO BE NO END to the number of “limited edition” Minis and a new one has just been announced. Paying tribute to its British heritage, it’s called the Mini Countryman Sterling Edition. This bespoke limited-edition model, which was produced only for the Australian and New Zealand markets, is limited to 50 vehicles – […]
YOU HAVE TO HAVE some sympathy for car companies caught up in the Takata airbag recall, a situation not of their own making, but costing them millions. And the ACCC seems to be on their case at every turn (pity they can’t do anything about the so-called petrol price cycle other than “keep an eye […]
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