Australian Design Rules under fire
WE’VE OFTEN SAID THAT the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are out of step with the modern world, and have an adverse impact on the cars that can be sold in Australia. The inconsistencies are many,
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Kia adds hybrid to Sportage range
KIA DEALERS WILL BE BREATHING a sigh of relief at the announcement that a hybrid version of the Sportage mid-size SUV will be joining the range. The Sportage HEV variant impresses with comfort, convenience and
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Mitsubishi expands Outlander range with GSR PHEV
FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH of the latest Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV ranges, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) now offers a new headline act: The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR. “The GSR nameplate has
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Jeep Wrangler gets more safety, technology and a new engine
THE 2024 JEEP WRANGLER HAS been given increased spec across the range and will arrive in Jeep dealerships from April, starting at $75,950. The world’s most capable and iconic SUV adds enhanced styling, new technology
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Mercedes-Benz replaces V6 in GLC with 2-litre four-cylinder
THE LATEST GENERATION OF the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC line-up offers a more enticing choice than ever: the family-friendly appeal of the GLC 43 4MATIC SUV or the striking design of the GLC 43 4MATIC
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Mitsubishi Triton makes a great leap forward
WITH THE THREE BIGGEST selling vehicles in Australia being crew cab utes, Mitsubishi is hoping that its new Triton will get it among the best-sellers. Model grades available from launch Drivetrain Grade Engine Transmission Body
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Nissan Qashqai small SUV 2024 review
Chris Riley tests the 2024 Nissan Qashqai small SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Nissan’s new Qashqai slots between the Juke and the
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New car sales continue to increase
AUSTRALIAN CAR COMPANIES are continuing to post record sales. Australia’s automotive industry delivered 105,023 vehicles during February 2024, which represents a 20.9 percent increase on the same period last year. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber,
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Renault 5 goes electric
FUN, ICONIC, INNOVATIVE AND in tune with modern times, the Renault 5 is back, reinvented to bring some sparkle to the world of compact electric vehicles. The original Renault 5 sold over 5.5 million units
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Hyundai introduces sport-focused Ioniq 5 N
HYUNDAI’S FIRST-EVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, has arrived in Australia, bringing creative thinking, new technology and world-beating engineering to revolutionise the high-performance EV game. This ground-breaking performance car showcases Hyundai N’s three
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