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  • Alpina confirms pricing and specs for XB7 Manufaktur

    ALPINA AUTOMOBILES AUSTRALIA HAS CONFIRMED local specification and pricing for the BMW Alpina XB7 MANUFAKTUR (okay, we’ll leave that one in caps!). The BMW Alpina XB7 has been setting standards in the luxury Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment since 2020. Since then, 2880 vehicles have been produced, including around 2330 for the US market and […]

  • Smart launches #3 urban suv

    SMART, THE NEW-PREMIUM AND INTELLIGENT all-electric car brand, has officially launched its highly anticipated all-new thrilling urban SUV coupé, the smart #3 in Australia. The smart #3 is significantly sportier and more dynamic looking, its silhouette created exclusively for the brand by Mercedes-Benz and is perfectly proportioned to deliver a successful solution for zesty urban […]

  • JAC T9 Dual Cab ute awarded five ANCAP stars

    ANCAP SAFETY, AUSTRALASIA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE on vehicle safety, has today awarded a five-star safety rating to the new JAC T9 dual cab ute. The JAC T9 joins the hugely popular Australian ute segment demonstrating strong overall safety performance. In physical crash tests, the JAC T9 scored full points for protection of the driver in the […]

  • Smart announces pricing and specs for #1

    THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC smart #1 URBAN SUV IS NOW available for sale and delivery in Australia. The urban SUV offers unprecedented levels of design and build quality in addition to an exceptionally well-equipped standard specification. It is available in three variants: Pro+, Premium and BRABUS. The smart #1 urban SUV is priced from $54,900 (plus […]

  • Nissan focuses on Australian-made for accessories

    ALMOST THREE-QUARTERS OF THE TOTAL REVENUE received from all available accessories for the Nissan Navara are from Australian manufactured products. Nissan Genuine accessories developed specifically for the Nissan Navara such as: Bullbars, Sports Bars and Towbars are designed in Australia for Australian conditions, and are locally manufactured contributing to the economy. In addition to Genuine […]

  • Mercedes-Benz upgrades vans and MPVs

    MERCEDES-BENZ HAS CARRIED OUT a major facelift and specification upgrade across Mercedes-Benz mid-size vans and people movers, refreshing the popular range by bringing a raft of essential and desirable new technologies, including significant convenience and safety updates for the light commercial Vito and eVito vehicles. Every model in the range is enhanced and refreshed, from […]

  • Smart returns to Australian market

    WITH THE COMBINATION OF THE “#” symbol followed by a number, smart has defined a recognizable family name (even if we have no idea how to pronounce it!) for its new generation of all-electric vehicles. Now often used to indicate the hottest topics in social media, the “#” symbol is evocative of trendsetting in the […]

  • Ford refreshes the Mustang, drops Dark Horse limited edition

    FORD AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED SPECIFICATION and pricing updates to the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, and confirmed that Mustang Dark Horse Special Edition will depart Ford Australia’s stable for 2025, with all 1000 Australia-bound units finding homes. Strong supply of Mustang GT Fastback, and GT Convertible and EcoBoost Fastback means there is availability of current model year […]

  • Nissan X-Trail N-Trek now in showrooms

    THE NISSAN X-TRAIL N-TREK, a new member of the X-TRAIL family, has now arrived in Australian dealerships, inviting drivers to tap into their wild side with tougher styling and innovative materials. The N-Trek upgrades begin with serious style, with a new dark finish to the Nissan “V-motion grille”, replacing the chrome finish on other X-TRAIL […]

  • Ford extends Everest range with Tremor

    FORD HAS ADDED A NEW MODEL to the Everest range, the Everest Tremor. Designed for adventurers seeking off-road dominance without compromising on towing capacity or on-road comfort, the Everest Tremor is ready to conquer any terrain. The Everest Tremor boasts an impressive suite of off-road features, including: Powerful 3.0-litre V6 Turbo Diesel Engine: Exclusively powered by […]