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  • Cupra announces prices for Ateca V medium SUV

    CUPRA ATECA, THE BRAND’S MEDIUM SUV, now comes with a hatchback price tag in the form of the Ateca V. Announced today, the Ateca V also benefits from a special introductory pricing offer of just $49,888 driveaway. The Ateca V joins the Leon V hatchback and the Formentor V SUV as attainable vehicles that offer […]

  • Lithium-ion battery fire risk concerns authorities

    DANGERS POSED BY THE TYPE of batteries used in most electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes will be a top priority for Australia’s safety watchdog this year as the number of fires caused by them rises to worrying levels. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are the most widespread portable energy storage solution globally and are used in a wide […]

  • Cupra announces Tavascan all-electric SUV

    CUPRA AUSTRALIA TODAY ANNOUNCED the Cupra Tavascan, the brand’s first all-electric SUV and its second fully electric model after the Cupra Born, will arrive in Australia this year – almost four months earlier than expected. Benefitting from an advanced homologation timeline and closer proximity to its production base, Tavascan will be delivered to Australian customers from […]

  • Bentley reveals 4th-gen Continental GT Speed at Goodwood

    THE NEW, FOURTH-GENERATION CONTINENTAL GT Speed made its global public debut – both on the hillclimb and in a unique ‘underwater’ display – supporting this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and its theme of “Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power”. The new Continental GT Speed – shown at Goodwood in both coupe and convertible […]

  • Don’t be a sap. Tree sap damage can be serious.

    CAR OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO resort to quick-fix online ‘hacks’ to remove the growing quantities of tree sap currently being deposited onto vehicles. The use of unconventional chemicals and sharp objects can cause lasting damage to vehicle paintwork and trims. ‘Tree sap’ commonly refers to the resins secreted by conifers such as pine […]

  • Audi redefines the A5 sedan and Avant

    AUDI IS OPENING THE NEXT CHAPTER IN ITS successful history in the mid-size segment with the new A5 family. Launching 30 years after the first Audi A4, the sharpened design language of the latest generation, now called the Audi A5, captivates with premium proportions. Both body styles, Sedan, and Avant, perfectly embody the sporty essence […]

  • Hyundai updates i30N with new tech and safety

    THE HYUNDAI I30 N HAS RECEIVED a series of key updates for 2025, introducing a refreshed look, new technology and enhanced safety equipment, all of which join the celebrated powertrain and driving dynamics that made Hyundai’s first N vehicle an instant performance icon. The updates begin outside, where the 2025 i30 N welcomes fresh design […]

  • Suzuki launches driveaway prices for Jimny

    FROM THE BARELY-BEATEN TRACKS OF Australia’s rugged outdoors to the bustling streets of suburbia, Jimny goes where Jimny wants, and Suzuki Australia has announced Jimny will now be available at driveaway prices. Jimny continues to prove it offers unrivalled value for a 4×4 vehicle of its capabilities, straight out of the box. Since its launch […]

  • New BMW X3 SUV here next year

    THE NEW BMW X3 WILL ARRIVE IN Australia for customer deliveries early next year. The fourth generation of one of BMW’s most successful models in sales volume combines an all-new look both inside and out, a high-quality interior with sustainable materials and technology, sharpened chassis dynamics and significantly increased standard specification. All engines feature 48-volt […]

  • Take your medication with you, even on short drives

    DRIVERS SHOULD TAKE ESSENTIAL medication with them even on short journeys to avoid a breakdown becoming an emergency. “We have seen a rise in vehicle breakdown cases involving drivers and passengers who urgently need to take their daily medication and are travelling without it,” says Lee Puffett, Managing Director of Start Rescue (UK). “It’s concerning […]