Alfa Romeo releases new Giulia GTA
ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE Alfa Romeos (and there have been many) was the 1965 Giulia GTA. Not only was it a sporting icon, it has now become very collectable. Only the most optimistic would
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Ford and ARB team up to provide approved accessories
BUYERS OF FORD SUVS and other “lifestyle” vehicles are keen to equip them with suitable “lifestyle” accessories. To make it easier for them and to ensure they are fitting accessories that meet Ford requirements, ARB
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Outreach and education the path to EV acceptance, says US expert
WHILE OTHER COUNTRIES are pushing forward with the adoption of electric and alternate fuel vehicles, Australia’s uptake lags far behind. Stewart Stropp, Senior Director of Automotive Retail at J. D. Power, suggests the way forward
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FCAI “welcomes” Vic government EV incentives
THE FCAI HAS WELCOMED THE APPROACH taken by the Victorian Government today towards a suite of incentives for electric vehicles, supporting infrastructure investment and CO2 emissions targets for public and private vehicle fleets. “We have worked
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Alfa Romeo releases last Giulietta in limited numbers
ALFA ROMEO’S DELECTABLE HATCHBACK, the Giulietta, is coming to the end of its run. A tribute to a renowned hot hatch, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Finale Edizione is a limited run of 35 units for
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Mazda now taking orders for new MX-30 Electric
WITH PRICING AND SPECIFICATION CONFIRMED, Australian consumers can now pre-order Mazda’s first-ever electric vehicle. Promising SUV coupe style, class-leading dynamics, a premium quality interior, an impressive list of standard features and a five-star 2020 ANCAP
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FCAI calls for changes to car taxation
THE RECENT DISCUSSION ABOUT applying a “user pays” approach to electric vehicles has now spread to all vehicles. A call by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is asking that fees and charges such
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Used car prices skyrocket as new cars in short supply
IT’S FAIR TO SAY THAT things in the car business are in a state of flux, and car buyers, both new and used, are very confused. New cars are in short supply, mostly due to
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Hyundai welcomes all-new Tucson
WITHIN HYUNDAI’S LOGICAL RANGE OF SUVS (from small to large) the new Tucson slots comfortably between the Kona and Santa Fe. The all-new Hyundai Tucson ushers in futuristic styling, segment-first technology, and a range-wide optional
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X-rated Ford Raptor will turn heads
THE RANGER IS FORD’S star performer in its line-up, so it’s hardly surprising the company keeps finding ways to make it more appealing (and profitable). Latest to arrive is the head-turning Ranger Raptor X. In
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