Alvin Lee

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Toyota GR86 specification levels confirmed

Toyota Australia will expand its Gazoo Racing family of performance vehicles when the new-generation GR86 sports coupe launches locally in September. Replacing the outgoing Toyota 86 which has been on the market for nearly a decade, the new GR86 brings improved performance from its larger 2.4-litre engine, sharper handling and …

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2022 Toyota Kluger Hybrid vs Hyundai Palisade Diesel Review

Let’s admit it, other than a limo the most stylish way to carry many people is still by using a seven-seater SUV. It’s become an essential part of life for many Australian families. From school runs and drive-throughs to road trips and bush trekking, the large SUV cannot be done …

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Nissan SUV push: 2023 Qashqai, X-Trail and Pathfinder price and specs

Nissan has completely revamped its SUV line-up with the launch of all-new Qashqai, X-Trail and Pathfinder models. All arriving into Australian showrooms in the second half of 2022, the new SUV models will complete Nissan’s full renewal of its passenger car portfolio, together with the imminent arrival of the highly …

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All-new Peugeot 308 line-up to include plug-in hybrid variant

The Peugeot Australia model range is expanding with the impending arrival of the new Peugeot 308. With the Peugeot 308 Hatch and Wagon already confirmed for the local market, Peugeot Australia has announced that the 308 hybrid variant will also be headed Down Under. The full local line up will …

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RAM 1500 TRX – world’s fastest pick up lands priced from sub-$200k

The fastest, baddest and most powerful pick up truck has landed in Australia from America, complete with right-hand-drive and local compliance. The all-new RAM TRX is the new halo model for RAM Trucks Australia. Powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 petrol engine, the RAM TRX sets new benchmarks for …

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Will we get the semi-rugged Hyundai Palisade XRT?

The updated Hyundai Palisade flagship SUV was unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show, bringing revised interior and exterior design cues, new infotainment and safety features, and advanced driver assistance systems. The new Palisade is headed Down Under for a Q3, 2022 launch, but one model …

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Next-gen BMW M2 takes shape ahead of October launch

With just a few months remaining until the world premiere of the new BMW M2, the final test phase in the development of the new high-performance car is in full swing. In keeping with its affinity with the racetrack, the car’s driving dynamics were subjected to an intensive test at …

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2022 Hyundai Staria Review

The Staria is Hyundai’s new people mover, replacing the previous iMax. The new name is not just a marketing exercise, it is coined to signal a new era for the mini van – one that does not have to be boring. I mean, just look at the thing. The clean, …

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2023 Lexus RX headlined by new 500h F Sport Performance model

The new 2023 Lexus RX has been officially revealed, bringing a new design, new powertrains, greater performance and more refined luxury. In the fifth-generation RX, Lexus continues to evolve the Lexus Driving Signature of its core model by improving the vehicle’s fundamentals, while maintaining the refined ride and high level …

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Toyota GR Supra: how did it get its six-speed manual?

Three years after the initial launch of the GR Supra with an automatic transmission, Toyota has finally heeded the cries of purist for a six-speed manual version of the cult sports car. The GR Supra six-speed manual is heading Down Under for its scheduled launch in the final quarter of …

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2022 Peugeot 2008 GT Sport Review

The line between mainstream and premium is increasingly blurred in recent times by models like the Peugeot 2008. Competing in the compact crossover segment, it’s designed for those who want to drive something a little more special than the usual players like Hyundai Kona, Toyota C-HR and Volkswagen T-Roc, but …

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Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 checks into dealerships priced from $65,990

The new eighth generation of Volkswagen’s Golf R has arrived in Australia, with the hot hatch now available at local Volkswagen dealerships priced between $65,990 for the Golf R hatchback and $68,990 for the Golf R wagon. The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 is the most powerful and well equipped …

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2022 Subaru WRX range pricing confirmed, order books open

The highly anticipated fifth generation all-new Subaru WRX range is now available for pre-orders. Revealed by Subaru Australia are the first details of the iconic performance machine’s local specification, with more details to follow closer to its imminent launch. The fifth generation Subaru WRX range will be priced from $44,990 …

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