Honda takes Civic Type R to the max.
THE HONDA CIVIC TYPE R has always held plenty of appeal for motoring enthusiasts, although, to be honest, most of them aren’t in the over-50 age group. The latest version may change that, but be
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Tough new safety rules cause Polaris to pull out
IT IS SOMETIMES incomprehensible why Australia’s rules are different from those in other markets, and often far more stringent (ISOfix child seat fittings being a case in point). Now it has been announced that Australia’s
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Renault revamps its Master van
MANY LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES are pressed into service as travelling vans, so the upgrade and revamp of Renault’s large Master van is of interest to many over-50s. The new model arrives in local showrooms in
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Kia Sorento platform and powertrain announced
HOT ON THE HEELS of the Kia’s release of images of the new Sorento, the company has now revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains. The latest Sorento will be the first
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RAM adds new variant to range
NUMBERS ARE FUNNY THINGS. Starting from a low base, it’s possible to claim quite startling percentage increases. RAM is crowing about its “stellar” 2019. While the actual sales of 2868 units is impressive in itself,
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Kia continues to evolve with new Sorento
WHILE IT’S STILL some way off, Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first official images of the new Kia Sorento today, ahead of its first public appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. In
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Limited edition 60th birthday LandCruiser in Toyota showrooms
IF YOU WANT TO FEEL your age, let us remind you that this year Toyota’s LandCruiser celebrates its 60th birthday. Never one to miss an opportunity, Toyota has launched a limited edition LandCruiser 200 Sahara
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Toyota finds some more Supras
IT’S A PROVEN SALES strategy to make consumers think a desirable product is only available in limited numbers. Now, far be it from us to suggest Toyota may be pulling a marketing swifty here, but
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Commodore gone, now GM kills Holden
IT IS INDEED a sad day for the Australian motor industry as GM announces that the Holden brand will be retired from sales in Australia and New Zealand and local design and engineering operations will
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Mitsubishi adds two new variants to Triton range
THE MITSUBISHI TRITON is a stand-out value buy in the crew cab segment, and the addition of two new models to the range will offer buyers even more choice. The two new models are the
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