Genesis G80 sedan goes electric
YET ANOTHER CAR HAS joined the growing list of electric vehicles (EVs) available to Australian buyers (but as seems to be the norm, at a price that most will not be able to afford). Genesis
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Toyota Prado Kakadu 2022 review
Chris Riley tests the 2022 Toyota Prado Kakadu with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Australia’s best-selling SUV, and likely to continue leading the pack.
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Historic Hispano Suiza brand reborn for the US market
THE HISPANO SUIZA BRAND HAS BEEN reborn and holds high hopes that it can carve out a niche market in the US. Throughout the week, the brand took part in various exclusive events at Monterey
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Honda celebrates 25 years of the Civic Type R
AS WE ALL GET OLDER, it’s inevitable that we’ll see more and more anniversaries. And some of the cars celebrating milestones don’t seem all that old. One is Honda’s iconic Civic, celebrating two anniversaries this
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Genesis reveals a great concept, with a silly name
MANY WILL RECALL THE DAYS when the Japanese kept coming up with patently silly names for cars. It was a cultural thing, but nowadays, they’ve learnt that names like “Cedric” (and some a lot worse!)
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Kia refreshes Seltos
SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2019, the Seltos has been a sales winner for Kia, proving popular with buyers of all ages. Now, the Seltos has been refreshed (although you’ll need sharp eyes to see the
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Honda UK offers kits to keep dogs safe in cars
IN A CLEVER MARKETING MOVE (and one that is unlikely to be repeated in Australia) UK car company Honda has launched a brand-new accessory pack for dogs. Available to buy now, marking International Dog Day,
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UK body urges government to educate autonomous vehicle drivers
IN A MOVE THAT WILL resonate in Australia, the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has highlighted the need to ensure that the government, and car makers, prioritise training for drivers in its
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Mercedes-Benz adds 350 to EQA range
RESPONDING TO THE ONGOING POPULARITY of its first all-electric compact SUV, the EQA 250, Mercedes-Benz now adds the choice of more power and improved dynamic performance, plus extra sporty and luxurious appointments, with the EQA
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Haval Jolion Hybrid joins the range
GWM AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED a new addition to its local line-up with the Haval Jolion Hybrid. First shipments have already landed with more currently making their way to Australia ahead of an official start of
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