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  • Cute little Fiat 500 refreshed for 2020

    IT’S ONE OF THOSE CARS that appeals to some and not others, but the Fiat 500 has an undeniable charm that has won it plenty of fans. To ensure that those buyers keep coming back, Fiat Australia has reinvigorated the Fiat 500 line-up with the release of new Lounge and Club variants. The Italian city […]

  • Four new M Pure variants from BMW

    BMW’s M Pure range is an interesting marketing exercise that sees selected models retain the same powertrains as the non-M Pure models, but includes a higher level of specification. According to BMW, this means buyers can access a higher level of performance at a lower price point. Leaving aside the issue of whether any of […]

  • VW T-Cross tackles the Korean SUVs head on

    VOLKSWAGEN HAS FINALLY completed its SUV line-up by announcing its most affordable model, the new T-Cross, scheduled for sale in Australia in April. Priced from just $27,990 (plus on road costs) and the first German entrant in this hotly contested segment, it’s sure to be very popular and throws out a challenge to Korean and […]

  • Isuzu shapes up to 2020 with confidence

    WHEN IT COMES TO purchasing a new car, Australians are absolutely spoilt for choice, with close to 500 models from over 50 automotive brands available to choose from. With a population of only 25 million, one in 25 Australians made the decision to sign on the dotted line to purchase a new car in 2019, […]

  • Move fast to order VW T-Roc online

    THE NEW AND EAGERLY anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc won’t be in local showrooms until April, but VW has announced that it can be pre-ordered online immediately, along wit a special edition limited to 200 versions. Priced from $40,490 (plus on road costs) Volkswagen’s T-Roc 140 TSI Sport is joined in the online pre-order offer by the […]

  • Motor giants merge to create mega-company

    IT’S BECOMING QUITE challenging to know which company is responsible for your vehicle, regardless of the badge on the front. In the latest mega-merger, Groupe PSA (Citroen, DS, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall) has joined forces with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati and RAM). That makes the new partnership […]

  • Hot weather is another reason not to drive with low fuel

    NOW THAT MOST CARS HAVE a low fuel warning light, people are even more likely to drive until there is just a splash left in the tank. There are a number of reasons why this isn’t a good idea. Low fuel can let your engine ingest contaminants Your trip computer might be telling you that […]

  • Mazda updates popular CX-9

    THE POPULARITY OF SUVs shows no signs of abating, and one of the most successful on the local market is Mazda’s CX-9 Mazda Australia has today announced a series of updates to the CX-9 large SUV, on sale now. The new model adds advanced dynamics technology, boosts safety, comfort and functionality, and trim changes that […]

  • Mitsubishi updates Pajero Sport for 2020

    IT HAS DISTINCTIVE STYLING, amazing off-road ability and is well-priced, so the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has justifiably been a strong seller in Australia. “The current Pajero Sport was launched in 2015 as a Stylish & Comfortable off-road SUV concept,” says Yoshiki Masuda, Chief Product Specialist, Product Strategy Division. “It inherited full-feature all-terrain performance, durability, reliability, […]

  • Electric vehicles need care in slippery conditions

    Electric vehicles are fast gaining market share, especially in Europe, but they can require totally new thinking and skill-sets when it’s slippery.  Prepared by Toni Jalovaara, director of Inmen OY Helsinki, Finland Whether we’re ready for them or not, electric vehicles are a reality. The reigning World Car of the Year, until the 2020 winner […]