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  • Alfa Romeo Junior (née Milano) hits the proving ground

    A FEW DAYS AHEAD OF THE dynamic debut of Alfa Romeo Junior, where insiders will be testing the brand’s new compact sports car at the Balocco Proving Ground (Vercelli province), the Alfa Romeo engineering development team has finalized the dynamic development of the project. Tests have shown the output of the electric motor to be […]

  • Make way for the new Nissan Patrol Warrior by Premcar

    AFTER SIX YEARS AND AN INCREDIBLE 10,000 vehicles, the Nissan Warrior by Premcar program is now set to soar to new heights with sales expected to nearly double in 2024, fuelled by the arrival of the tough and capable Nissan Patrol Warrior. The first vehicle produced by the program was the Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior in […]

  • High percentage of women concerned by road rage

    WWCOTY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN Drivers’ Day on June 24th by drawing attention to women drivers’ perspective concerning behaviour. According to a recent survey, a total of 78 percent women drivers consider aggression on the roads as a serious problem (one has to ask why the figure isn’t even higher). A survey led by Czech online […]

  • New GWM Haval Jolion joins lineup

    SINCE LAUNCHING IN AUSTRALIA three years ago, the Haval Jolion has become a staple of the GWM lineup. A total of 29,417 Jolions have been sold in Australia to date, a testament to the manner in which it has been welcomed by Australian new car buyers. With this success, GWM is pleased to announce the […]

  • Surging Australian EV market makes making the right decision even harder

    THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) market is experiencing a surge in popularity, with new models arriving constantly. This can be exciting for potential EV buyers, but also overwhelming. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the current landscape and find the perfect electric car for your needs and budget. Key Takeaways: Consider your budget – […]

  • VW pulls T-Cross prices down to $33,990

    VOLKSWAGEN IS DELIVERING A THREE-tier, technology packed T-Cross compact SUV range priced from $33,990 (plus on road costs) or a national $34,990 driveaway. The entry T-Cross Life combines 200Nm of torque, a sliding rear seat and 455 litre boot volume with a significant features upgrade – including adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous Travel Assist, Lane […]

  • VW knocks $2000 off Tiguan 162TSI R-Line

    IT WILL BE $2,000 EASIER TO GET into the Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI R-Line until June 30, with that amount refunded from the sticker of the top selling Tiguan five-seat variant via a factory cashback offer.  Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles last month commenced offering the seven-seat Tiguan Allspace range for the same recommended retail price as the […]

  • Mercedes-AMG makes the G 63 even more desirable

    SIX ELEMENTS, SIX THEMES, SIX exclusive models. The Mercedes-AMG G 63 Elements Edition brings new desirability to the legendary off-roader with a range of exterior colours and upholstery schemes that have never been offered in combination before on this model in Australia, in addition to an exceptional list of eye-catching features over and above the […]

  • BMW’s M2 coupe gets more power and torque

    BMW AUSTRALIA IS SET TO INTRODUCE the new BMW M2 Coupé, which has received a power and torque increase, later this year. The straight-six M TwinPower Turbo engine of the rear-drive sports coupé now develops 353kW, representing an increase of 15kW over the previous model. The automatic variant also receives an increase in peak torque, […]

  • Mini confirms Cooper 5-door for Australia

    MINI AUSTRALIA HAS CONFIRMED the Mini Cooper 5-door for Australia in Q4, 2024 with local pricing and specification to be announced soon. A few months after the launch of the new Mini Cooper 3-door, the five-door Cooper is now joining the new Mini family. The Mini Cooper 5-door is characterised by the brand’s typical driving […]