Lexus targets younger buyers with LBX hybrid hatch
LEXUS IS PLANNING TO RIDE a wave of momentum into 2024 when the all-new LBX goes on sale in the first half of the year, positioning the luxury brand to an audience of youthful and
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MG ZS EV Long Range 2023 review
Chris Riley tests the 2023 MG ZS EV Long Range with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Relatively affordable EV, but no longer a bargain,
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Škoda expands Karoq medium SUV range, adds driveaway price
ŠKODA SAYS THE VALUE and appeal of its Karoq medium SUV has been improved by expanding the range into three distinct tiers, headlined by a new value-packed entry point priced from both $39,990 (plus on road
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ANCAP warns about car safety with two zero-star ratings
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND’S INDEPENDENT consumer voice on vehicle safety is strongly reminding new car buyers and fleet purchasers to check the ANCAP safety rating before purchase, with two zero-star ratings published today. Local testing
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Genesis unveils newly designed G80
IN ITS FIRST MODEL CHANGE in since the third generation debuted nearly four years ago, Genesis has revealed the new G80. The G80 boasts design upgrades that embody the essence of Genesis’ design philosophy, “Athletic
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New Mini Countryman stretches a point
THE ALL-NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN, which is set to deliver enhanced versatility, digitalisation and adventure capability, will launch in Q1, 2024. The latest generation model enhances the legacy of the Countryman and its place in the
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Land Rover Defender goes surfie
DEFENDER IS CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA’S Pacific coastline and its surfing culture with the ultra-exclusive Defender Pacific Blue Edition, an embodiment of purposeful design inspired by natural wonders. Limited to just 15 examples, the new Defender Pacific
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Mercedes-Benz introduces hybrid C 63 performance sedan
MERCEDES-AMG IS CHANGING THE GAME by introducing an advanced hybrid drivetrain for the first time to power its C 63 performance sedan. Inspired by technology transfer direct from Formula 1, the combination of the world’s
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Ford drops Mustang Mach-E prices
IN GREAT NEWS FOR MUSTANG MACH-E customers, Ford Australia has today announced a significant price reduction for the new all-electric SUV. The changes are headlined by a $7000 reduction in the recommended price of the
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Entry level Mercedes-Benz CLE 4Matic+ Coupe arrives
WITH THE NEW CLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPÉ (combined fuel consumption 9.7-9.3 L/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 220-212 g/km), Mercedes-AMG is sharpening its product portfolio and redefining the entry-level performance coupé segment. The sporty, elegant two-door
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