Cute little Fiat 500 refreshed for 2020
IT’S ONE OF THOSE CARS that appeals to some and not others, but the Fiat 500 has an undeniable charm that has won it plenty of fans. To ensure that those buyers keep coming back,
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Four new M Pure variants from BMW
BMW’s M Pure range is an interesting marketing exercise that sees selected models retain the same powertrains as the non-M Pure models, but includes a higher level of specification. According to BMW, this means buyers
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VW T-Cross tackles the Korean SUVs head on
VOLKSWAGEN HAS FINALLY completed its SUV line-up by announcing its most affordable model, the new T-Cross, scheduled for sale in Australia in April. Priced from just $27,990 (plus on road costs) and the first German
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Isuzu shapes up to 2020 with confidence
WHEN IT COMES TO purchasing a new car, Australians are absolutely spoilt for choice, with close to 500 models from over 50 automotive brands available to choose from. With a population of only 25 million,
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Move fast to order VW T-Roc online
THE NEW AND EAGERLY anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc won’t be in local showrooms until April, but VW has announced that it can be pre-ordered online immediately, along wit a special edition limited to 200 versions. Priced
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Motor giants merge to create mega-company
IT’S BECOMING QUITE challenging to know which company is responsible for your vehicle, regardless of the badge on the front. In the latest mega-merger, Groupe PSA (Citroen, DS, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall) has joined forces
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Hot weather is another reason not to drive with low fuel
NOW THAT MOST CARS HAVE a low fuel warning light, people are even more likely to drive until there is just a splash left in the tank. There are a number of reasons why this
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Mazda updates popular CX-9
THE POPULARITY OF SUVs shows no signs of abating, and one of the most successful on the local market is Mazda’s CX-9 Mazda Australia has today announced a series of updates to the CX-9 large
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Mitsubishi updates Pajero Sport for 2020
IT HAS DISTINCTIVE STYLING, amazing off-road ability and is well-priced, so the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has justifiably been a strong seller in Australia. “The current Pajero Sport was launched in 2015 as a Stylish &
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Electric vehicles need care in slippery conditions
Electric vehicles are fast gaining market share, especially in Europe, but they can require totally new thinking and skill-sets when it’s slippery. Prepared by Toni Jalovaara, director of Inmen OY Helsinki, Finland Whether we’re ready
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