Kevin J Lee

Toyota creates one-off Century Convertible for new Emperor

Toyota has built a special one-off Century Convertible for the coronation of the new Japanese Emperor on the 22nd October. Officially called the “royal parade car”, the four-door convertible will be used to transport Emperor Naruhito on a 4.6km route from the Imperial palace, through the streets of Tokyo, to …

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2020 Toyota Granvia pricing and specification

Toyota has announced the pricing and specification of its Granvia luxed up people mover which will be offered in two grades in six or eight seats configuration. The Hiace-based Granvia range will kick off at $62,990 before on-road costs when it goes on sale in Australia from mid-October. Powered by …

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Next-generation Audi e-tron EVs to be infused with Porsche DNA

We can expect Audi’s next-generation of e-tron electric cars to be almost as driver-focused as the Porsche Taycan, as the company set to co-develop its next-generation of fully electric cars with its sister brand. According to a report by our friends at Which Car, both brands are working on a …

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Lexus UX vs Volvo XC40 vs Jaguar E-Pace Review

The modern small SUV has replaced the humble hatch back as a jack-of-all-trades, offering space, style, and the all-important elevated driving position we can’t seem to get enough of. And if you want something a little bit fancier, there are rich pickings, too from the premium brands where it’s possible …

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Next BMW M4 has a nose big enough to scare little kids

Hide your children because the next BMW M4 might have a nose big enough to swallow little kids! Previewed by the radical BMW Concept 4 which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the show car is said to be 85 per cent production-ready. Dominated by the largest kidney …

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First Drive: 2019 Volvo S60 T5 & T8 Review

Volvo has enjoyed tremendous growth in the past few years thanks to a rejuvenated line up that started with the XC90. Its cars are now far sexier, more high-tech and crucially, much better to drive than ever before. Last year, the brand grew 40 per cent in Australia and is …

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Volkswagen unveils its first EV – the ID. 3

Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its first dedicated electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new VW ID.3. Said to be one of the most significant model the company has ever launched since the original Beetle, the ID.3 is the first model to be built on Volkswagen’s new …

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Ferrari 812 GTS unveiled as the worlds most powerful series convertible

Ferrari has unveiled the 812 Superfast’s topless sibling, the 812 GTS which will enter production as a series production model. Presented at an exclusive event last week, the GTS is essentially a twin of the Superfast under the skin, sharing its naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 producing 580kW at 8,500rpm and …

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2020 Hyundai Veloster arrives in Oz priced from $29,490

Hyundai’s second-generation Veloster “2+1 door sports coupe” has returned to Australia with a three-tier line-up priced from $29,490 plus on-road costs. The range kicks off with the above priced Veloster followed by the Veloster Turbo and Turbo Premium. Like the previous-generation, two engines are on offer depending on variant. The …

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2020 Nissan Juke refreshed with more mature styling

The quirky Nissan Juke has received a thorough refresh ten years after the first-generation model burst onto the market with its polarising looks. Looking decidedly grown up but retaining the funky design that sets the model apart from its peers, the 2020 Nissan Juke is now roomier courtesy of the …

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2020 Hyundai Venue pricing and specification

Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of its pint-sized Venue SUV, which arrives this month from $19,990 before on-road costs; making it one of the cheapest SUVs on the market, replacing the Accent as Hyundai’s new entry-level model. Offered in three variants, the price opener Venue Go model comes …

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Official: Modified Bugatti Chiron prototype hits 482km/h

The mighty Bugatti Chiron has broken the 482km/h barrier, clocking a TUV verified top speed of 490.484km/h on August 2 on the Ehra-Lessien with Andy Wallace behind the wheel. The company has been working on the secretive Chiron prototype with Michelin and Dallara over the past six months to break …

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2020 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Coupe breaks cover

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GLE 53 Coupe which is set to join the regular SUV range in showrooms when it arrives in Australia in Q2 2020. Powered by a 3.0-litre mild hybrid inline six developing 320kW and 521Nm of torque, the engine gets an overboost function provided by the EQ …

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Mercedes-AMG A35 gets more attitude and power from Brabus

The Mercedes-AMG A35 will always pale against its big brother the A45 but not anymore, thanks to Brabus’ PowerXtra tuning kit. Consisting of a plug-and-play module for the electronics, the confusingly badged B35 gains an extra 33kW and 60Nm from its M260 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, boasting total output of 261kW …

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