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  • Toyota Supra pricing “under $100,000”

    THE TOYOTA SUPRA will be keenly sought-after when it arrives in Australian showrooms in early September, so much so that Toyota has set up a ballot to allocate cars to keen buyers. Toyota has now announced the pricing, and it looks very appealing with an entry price of $84,900 (plus ORC). Powered by a 250kW […]

  • New Mazda3 sedan hits showrooms

    FOLLOWING THE RELEASE of the Mazda3 hatchback, the new Mazda3 sedan has arrived in Australia. The distinctly different body style shares the underpinnings, advanced features, safety equipment and revised powertrains of the hatchback, adding the versatility of a bigger car and a unique trim option to accentuate its refined styling. It also, according to some […]

  • Mercedes-Benz expands A-Class range

    THE SIXTH MEMBER of the Mercedes-Benz compact car family has arrived in Australia with the introduction of the first variants of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan range. The roll-out of the A-Class sedan begins with the A 200 model and will be quickly followed by the range-opening A 180. Both are 130mm longer and sit […]

  • BMW M5 celebrates 35 years

    CAN IT REALLY BE 35 years since BMW created a new vehicle category? The M5 was the first high-performance sedan to combine the driving dynamics of a sports car with the comfort and functionality of a top-of-the-range 4-door vehicle. Powered by an in-line 6-cylinder engine from the BMW M1 mid-engine sports car, the new model […]

  • New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives.

    THE MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class is one of the more interesting offerings currently on the market, and certainly appealing to over-50 drivers. The new model is larger and more practical inside than its predecessor, more technologically advanced and featuring an updated design. The latest B-Class adopts many of the key architectural, technological and design cues of the […]

  • Fulfil your James Bond fantasies

    ONE OF THE THINGS that disappoints us here are seniordriveraus is the fixation exhibited on the James Bond connection with Aston Martin. There’s no doubt it was a seminal moment in the history (and eventual revival) of the brand, but we always feel it tends to overshadow the qualities of the cars themselves. However, nothing […]

  • Kia’s new small SUV gets closer.

    But why do they think it will only appeal to young buyers? KIA MOTORS HAS TODAY revealed the first image of its new small SUV. Due to be revealed fully in the Northern Summer, the new vehicle is said to have the space and capabilities of a traditional SUV in a compact package.  With a […]

  • Ford Ranger Raptor 2019 review

    Paul Murrell tests the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: While it looks superficially like any other Ranger, the Raptor is quite a different beast. And all the better for it.  2019 Ford Ranger Raptor  Pricing: From $74,990 (plus ORC) […]

  • Another BMW inducement to raid your retirement fund

    FOR THOSE OF OUR readers keen to make a serious dent in their cash reserves, here’s another temptation, the new BMW 8 Series Coupe and Convertible range. Classic lines hint at dynamic performance The long wheelbase and lowered ride height, coupled with the wide kidney grille and slimmest BMW headlights ever designed, heighten the sporting […]

  • Welcome to a new BMW Z4

    IT’S A DIFFICULT DECISION, settling on which self-indulgent (some would say “selfish”) open two-seater you want to buy when you reach that difficult mid-life stage, but seniordriveraus has a suggestion for you: the new BMW Z4. “The all new BMW Z4 is a triumphant return to our enduring Z model heritage,” said BMW Group Australia […]