Audi adds sedan version of A3 to range
EACH MODEL IN THE AUDI range seems to come in multiple variants. Latest to join the spread is the smart new A3 sedan, now with many of the advanced features recently announced in the larger
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Škoda Scala enters small hatch market
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK like 2020 is Škoda’s make-or-break year in Australia. As one company executive said to seniordriveraus in confidence last year, “it’s time for Škoda to piss or get off the pot”. Over
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Oil falls below $0. What does it mean for Australian petrol prices?
STRANGE TIMES LEAD TO STRANGE outcomes, and one that we’ve never seen before is benchmark US oil prices falling below zero for the first time in history. Yes, US oil producers now have to pay
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Jeep Grand Cherokee refreshed
THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE has proven a resilient and long-lived success for Fiat Chrysler Australia. An all-new model is probably still a fair way off so a refresh should see it continuing to sell strongly.
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New Hyundai Veloster N transmission planned for local i30 N models
SAVVY PERFORMANCE BUYERS have descended on Hyundai in droves to grab N-badged cars, recognising great performance and superb value when they see it. Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the newly enhanced Veloster N, equipped with
Continue readingRelive the Bay to Birdwood
THE BAY TO BIRDWOOD Run is one of the most significant motoring events in Australia and one of the longest-running. Starting as a relaxing biennial day out to promote the car clubs of South Australia,
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LDV large SUV now in diesel
VALUE FOR MONEY is a cornerstone of the LDV range and plenty of value-hunting buyers will be casting an eye over the new diesel variant of the D90 large SUV. “We’re delighted to broaden our
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UK study identifies the most distracting infotainment systems
CONFIRMING WHAT WE’VE been saying for some time, a recent study by What Car? in the UK has identified the most distracting in-car infotainment systems. While the manufacturers continue to insist that in-car systems are
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Is an Australian behind the Tesla complaints?
FURTHER TO OUR PREVIOUS STORY musing on whether there may be a conspiracy against Tesla, more information has come to light. In 2016, several complaints were filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Is there a vendetta against Tesla?
WE’VE BEEN HEARING so many negative stories about Tesla that we’re starting to wonder if there’s a conspiracy against them. Clearly, if the major car companies perceive Tesla as a threat, they would do everything
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