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LOOKING TO CONTINUE ITS MOMENTUM as Australia’s second-best-selling large SUV of 2024, the Isuzu MU-X is not only set for its feedback-driven midlife facelift update, but Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) will also expand the range, with the introduction of a new flagship variant, the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN. Available to order from local Isuzu UTE Dealers […]
BMW AUSTRALIA WILL INTRODUCE the enhanced BMW iX, which had its world premiere last month, by the middle of 2025. It will introduce one variant at that time, the iX xDrive45 M Sport, which supersedes the iX xDrive40 Sport. Extensive changes have been applied to elevate the aesthetics and performance of the new iX, including […]
KIA CORPORATION HAS UNVEILED THE exterior design of its PV5 Passenger and Cargo models ahead of the brand’s second Kia EV Day, which will be held in Tarragona, Spain, later this month. Previewed by the Concept PV5 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2024, the mid-sized PV5 is the first model to make its […]
A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE (and especially older people) need to wear prescription glasses when driving. And even though 95 percent of sensory input to the brain comes from the eyes, a significant proportion of people do not always wear their glasses when they’re behind the wheel. Prescription glasses or contact lenses make driving safer by […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Barry Green to the seniordriveraus website. Most of you will know him well, and both you and those who don’t are in for a treat as he contributes recollections of more than 80 drives of an eclectic mix of machinery on some of the world’s finest roads and racing circuits. Barry […]
THE NUMBERS MIGHT ALL BE in British pounds, but the implications for Australian buyers are plain to see: new cars are depreciating as fast (or faster) than they have ever done. Depreciation on new cars has always been a fact of life (the old joke that a car loses a third of its value as […]
Ever wondered what classic car to consider? Paul Murrell tests the 1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1 with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 classic car buyer needs to know. Summary: A true ground-breaking sports car that provides thrills and enjoyment well beyond its price. Avoid non-factory modifications unless they can be […]
CAMERAS IN NSW HAVE RAKED in $34 million dollars’ worth of fines for seatbelt offences in the past six months. However, some motorists insist they have been unfairly penalised and are, in fact, innocent of the offence they have been charged with. Seatbelt detection cameras went into action on July 1 last year, causing the […]
REMEMBER THAT JOKEY POSTER that used to be in some pubs? It said, “Free beer. Tomorrow.” Because, as we all know, tomorrow never comes. Well, perhaps someone should show that poster to Elon Musk. He’s been promising us (and anyone else who will listen) that autonomous driving will become a reality “next year”. And he’s […]
LEXUS HAS CONFIRMED THE ARRIVAL of the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid luxury SUV from April, with a starting price of $123,500, excluding on-road costs. The upcoming arrival of the RX 450h+ is a further option for Lexus customers looking to reduce their CO2 tailpipe emissions over comparable petrol-only vehicles without compromising on performance. The RX […]
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