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THE NEW AUDI Q3 WILL ARRIVE in Australia mid-2019. It gets sportier styling than its predecessor, drawing inspiration from Audi’s quattro DNA to make it appear wider. To emphasise the off-road look, there are colour-contrasting wheel arch trims. The interior echos Audi’s full-size models. It features the MMI touch display with high-gloss black glass-look surround […]
LONGER WARRANTIES ARE steadily being introduced and the latest to join the party is Mazda. As of August 1, all new Mazda vehicles sold in Australia will be covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. “The new warranty will give customers another reason to choose Mazda,” said managing director of Mazda Australia, Vinesh Bhindi. We […]
Paul Murrell tests the 2018 Hyundai i30 N with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Here’s proof that the Koreans know how to build a cracking hot hatch, and then price it under the competition. 2018 Hyundai i30 N Pricing: From $39,990 (bargain basement territory) Warranty: […]
AUSTRALIA LLOYDS USA CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 4 August 2018 From 12pm (AEST) online Inspection address: 69 Manchester Road Carrara Qld 4211 Buyer’s Premium: 7.5% (GST inclusive) Auction Address: Lloyds Auction Super Centre 69 Manchester Rd Carrara QLD 4211 Auctioneer Contact: Classic Car Division 1800 456 588 classic@lloydsauctions.com.au SHANNONS CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS Shannons Sydney Winter […]
INDUSTRY BODY, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, is urging vehicle owners to check if their vehicles are fitted with faulty and potentially lethal Takata airbags. The organisation has launched a new, centralised website as part of a nationwide compulsory recall. Owners can check their vehicle numberplate against the database of affected vehicles at www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au, […]
THE HYUNDAI i30 N really made people sit up and take notice. Hyundai is continuing its march into the performance arena with the third model in its high-performance line-up, the new i30 Fastback N, to be unveiled later this year. Already in final stages of development, the new model is being extensively assessed on a […]
HOT ON THE HEELS of the sale of a 1962 Porsche 356B Roadster at the recent Shannons auction in Melbourne (https://www.seniordriveraus.com/auction-prices-continue-to-amaze/), another Porsche 356 is making headlines. A superb 356A Carrera Speedster will make its UK debut during the Concours Masters Celebration of 70 Years of Porsche on Saturday, 1 September at Blenheim Palace. The […]
WHEN THE AUDI TT arrived on the scene, it was a real eye-opener. The design was fresh and unlike anything else on the market, and it enjoyed the success it deserved. It’s hard to believe that the TT arrived 20 years ago and we’re up to the third generation. The latest iteration, announced in Ingolstadt […]
IT DOESN’T HAVE the street cred of a Holden Sandman, Valiant Drifter or Ford Falcon Sundowner, but the new Volkswagen Caddy Beach could be the new millennium challenger to those 70s icons. Based on the long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi Trendline, the Caddy Beach adds a swag of features aimed at camping fans. Practical enough for everyday […]
ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS of the annual auction calendar is the auction held at Silverstone in the UK over 21-22 July. With more than 120 classics listed, buyers were keen and the sale realised more than £6 million, although the clearance rate of 66 percent was slightly less rosy. One of the most anticipated lots […]
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