Kia reveals Futuron Concept
THE RUSH OF NEW CONCEPT cars from Kia continues unabated and although the concept shows where the company’s future design is headed, it will undoubtedly be a lot different when (if?) it ever comes to
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Victorians still being gouged with speed fines
DESPITE EVER-MORE HOLLOW claims that speed cameras (hypocritically labelled “safety cameras”) are all about improving road safety, the simple truth is that authorities are more addicted to the revenue they provide than ever before. Victoria
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High class V-Class gets facelift
NOT MANY VANS can be called aspirational, but the stylish Mercedes-Benz V-Class definitely qualifies and plenty of over-50 drivers would love to upgrade to one. The arrival of the new V-Class facelift brings refreshing looks
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Mazda woes to go to court
MAZDA MOTORS AUSTRALIA IS BEING taken to court by consumer watchdog ACCC for what is being called “unconscionable conduct and false or misleading representations” made to its customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has
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New Audi A1 Sportback to shake up premium compact segment
BUYERS IN THE PREMIUM compact segment will have an even wider choice with the arrival of the new Audi A1 Sportback (“hatch” to you and me). It’s almost a size larger than the outgoing model,
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LDV D90 7-seater claims “best value” title
WITH PRICING STARTING from just $35,990 driveaway, the LDV 90 7-seater is, with some justification, claiming the title of Australia’s best-value SUV. Adding to its appeal is an ANCAP five-star rating, five-year/130,000km warranty and standard
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Audi A1 raises benchmark for collision avoidance in light car segment
SAFETY IN SMALL CARS is always a concern, so it’s reassuring to hear that Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has awarded the Audi A1 a five-star safety rating. The A1 is the first light
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All-new Toyota Corolla sedan arrives in November
THE ALWAYS-POPULAR Toyota Corolla sedan will arrive in showrooms in late November, priced from $23,335 (plus on road costs). The new-generation Corolla will launch with a new hybrid powertrain option, improved driving dynamics and ride
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Collision avoidance technology more widely fitted
ACCORDING TO ANCAP, consumer uptake of autonomous emergency braking has increased substantially. In December 2015, AEB was standard on just three percent of new cars and not available for any price on 55 percent. By
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Audi S models get extra standard equipment
THERE’S LITTLE QUESTION that a tougher market forces car companies to sharpen their pencils and offer better value to entice reluctant buyers. Audi has suffered more than most over recent months which is hard to
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