Mini channels its inner go-kart
IT’S PROBABLY FAIR TO SAY that the original Mini (the one that really was “mini”) was more go-kart-like than almost any other road car. Now, despite the new Mini (and we still refuse to capitalise
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Peugeot has the numbers with new 308
FOLLOWING QUICKLY ON THE heels of its new corporate logo, Peugeot’s new 308 reveals how the badge looks on a car. Of course, there’s a lot more to the new 308 than an updated badge.
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Škoda runs out Fabia with special edition
WITH THE NEXT GENERATION Škoda small car due within 12 months, the current model is on sale now in a new MY21 Run-Out Edition. The Run-Out Edition can be had with either of the current
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Hyundai i30 hatch updated, re-designed
PERHAPS THE SMARTEST BUY in its category is the Hyundai i30 hatch. It has been converting buyers to the Korean brand ever since it launched, and now that it’s been given a styling refresh and
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Mini makes EV ownership easier
MINI AUSTRALIA HAS LAUNCHED an enticing Dynamic Mobility Package that eases would-be electric vehicle (EV) owners into the progressive world of EV ownership. The Mini Dynamic Mobility Package for the acclaimed Electric Hatch bundles peripheral
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class goes electric
IN ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS zero-emissions driving, Mercedes-Benz has added EQ Power to its compact vehicle range with the introduction of the A 250 e hatch and sedan, featuring plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology allowing them to
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Mini JCW Countryman gets a rework
ANOTHER FACELIFT HAS BEEN announced for the seemingly ever-young Mini. The John Cooper Works Countryman gets a fresh new look, new technology and refined equipment in a fun and versatile package. The new John Cooper
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Ford Focus gets more equipment, upgraded specs
WITH THINGS STARTING to get back to normal after the COVID-19 disruption, new models and upgrades are coming thick and fast. The 2020 Ford Focus will receive equipment upgrades and specification improvements in a sharpened,
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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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Mazda updates its Mazda2
IN PREPARATION FOR 2020, Mazda has announced updates for the city-friendly Mazda2, boasting grown-up styling enhancements and high-tech features not previously available in the compact car segment. Mazda’s Director of Marketing, Alastair Doak, said the
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