Alvin Lee

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Tesla Model X joins Victoria Police Highway Patrol fleet

Victoria Police has become one of the first jurisdictions in the world to put an all-electric vehicle into its operational fleet. From today, Victoria Police’s Road Policing Command will utilise the Tesla Model X all-electric SUV in highway patrol operational duties, a first for an Australian police organisation. Victoria Police purchased …

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce S Edition unveiled

Alfa Romeo has announced a limited edition Giulietta aimed at boosting the appeal of the premium hatch. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce S Edition brings stylish touches to the exterior and subtle enhancements to the interior. Building on the Veloce’s specification, the S Edition features 18-inch dark miron wheels with laser-etched …

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All-new Volvo S60 and V60 price and specification confirmed

Volvo has today announced Australian pricing for its S60 mid-size sedan and V60 mid-size wagon ahead of the official introduction in August. The arrival of the S60 means that the transformation is complete for Volvo. The S60 joins the S90 in Volvo’s passenger car line-up, as well as the XC40, …

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Novitec N-Largo widebody Ferrari 812 Superfast unveiled

Under the N-Largo label, Novitec develops and produces spectacular widebody versions for the world’s most thrilling supercars. The latest creation of the German aerodynamic specialist is the elaborate N-Largo widebody transformation for the Ferrari 812 Superfast. The carbon fibre body kit which consists of new front and rear bumpers, widen …

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Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R sets new Nurburgring lap record

In the tradition of Renault Sport, the Megane R.S. Trophy-R was developed as a more potent version of the regular Megane R.S. by a small dedicated team that operated in agile mode by focusing on three aspects: maximum weight reduction (up to 130 kg lighter compared to the Megane R.S. …

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2019 Lexus ES 300h Review

When Lexus dropped the first photos of the new ES, I knew Lexus was onto something with the seventh-generation of the its most conservative model. For a nameplate known more for its spaciousness, comfort and luxury, the new ES actually has style this time around, and a good dose of …

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2019 Mazda 6 drops diesel offering, gains new tech

Only a year on from the 2018 launch, the redesigned and reengineered Mazda 6 has been further refined with new technologies added and its powertrain line-up simplified. Improving its driving feel and dynamic handling, the updated 2019 Mazda 6 adopts the company’s new G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) across all …

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Toyota transforms HiAce into Granvia luxury people mover

Toyota will offer an all-new luxury people mover aimed at high end hospitality, family and corporate buyers when the new Granvia arrives in Australia later this year. Based on the all-new HiAce platform, the Granvia promises to take the concept of a large luxury wagon to the next level with …

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan range price and specifications

The sixth member of the Mercedes-Benz compact car family has arrived in Australia with the introduction of the first variants of the new A-Class sedan range. The roll-out of the A-Class sedan begins with the A 200 model and will be quickly followed by the range-opening A 180. Both are …

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Intensively updated 2020 Audi A4 and S4 unveiled

The Audi A4 has been intensively updated for 2020, bringing a restyled exterior, new-generation infotainment system and improved powertrains. The updated exterior features a new ‘singleframe’ grille that is now broader and flatter, matched by horizontal lines at the front and rear emphasising width. The side view is defined by …

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BMW 8 Series Coupe and Convertible pricing and specs

BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specification of the 8 Series flagship, which is offered in a single M850i xDrive high-spec variant. Available in both coupe and convertible guise, the M850i will check into showrooms this month, joined by the limited run First Edition model this July. Pricing for …

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2019 Kia Cerato GT Hatch and Sedan Review

Want a small car with a little more excitement but not ready for the full performance package just yet? Here’s one – the Kia Cerato GT. Topping off the Cerato range, Kia’s best-selling model, the GT comes with a zesty turbo engine matched by tweaked ride and handling for a …

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2019 Toyota RAV4 pricing and specifications

The all-new Toyota RAV4 has arrived across Australian showrooms, promising improved performance, safety, technology, style and refinement. With the option of 2WD, or mechanical or electric AWD systems, and a choice of two new petrol engines or the efficient Toyota Hybrid System, the new RAV4 is said to be the …

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Mercedes-Benz X 350 d Edition 1 joins X-Class range

Following the launch of the new X 350 d flagship X-Class model in December last year, Mercedes-Benz is introducing an exclusive Edition 1 variant of the X 350d. Making visual impact is the black design theme of the limited edition model. The Edition 1 standard metallic paint will be available in …

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