Kevin J Lee

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE caught undisguised

It’s only a few weeks ago that we caught the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE with hardly any camouflage but now the model has been snapped in all its glory ahead of its official debut next month. As you can see from the images, the new GLE has shed its dowdy …

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Report: Genesis Essentia concept to go into limited production

When the Genesis Essentia concept premiered at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, it garnered warm reception from show goers and the media, so much so that Genesis Motor America Executive Director, Erwin Raphael has now confirmed it will go into production. “We are very committed to the …

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2019 Mazda CX-9 pushes upmarket with luxury and safety tech

The 2019 CX-9 pushes upmarket further with the introduction the new range-topping CX-9 Azami LE – the fifth model in the seven-seat SUV’s line up. On sale from September, the entire CX-9 also boosts safety and sophistication upgrade with Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across the …

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2019 Mitsubishi ASX pricing and specification

Mitsubishi’s evergreen ASX has been rejigged and refreshed for 2019 in an attempt to retain its crown as the top-seller in the small SUV segment. The 2019 ASX range will consist of three variants, including the new entry-level ES, LS and Exceed. Standard features on the ES include 18-inch alloy …

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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now more affordable from $45,990

Mitsubishi Australia has sharpened the pricing of its updated 2019 Outlander plug-in hybrid electric SUV, including adding a new entry-level ES model priced from $45,990. Like the rest of the Outlander range, styling update includes an updated Dynamic Shield grille, front and rear bumper design, along with fresh 18-inch alloy …

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports unveiled

Toyota has released the first official photos of its new Corolla Touring Sports, the Corolla hatchback’s wagon cousin. Created and developed in Europe for the European market, the Touring Sport will debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. Sitting on Toyota’s new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) GA-C platform, the …

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2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t R-Sport Review – the sweet spot

 It’s been nearly two years since Jaguar’s first-ever SUV burst onto the scene and cements itself as the brand’s best-selling model thanks to its attractive styling and car-aping dynamics. But not one to rest on its laurels, Jaguar has made running changes to the F-Pace for the 2018 model …

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2019 Lexus RC gains styling and engineering upgrades

Lexus has taken the wraps off its facelifted 2019 Lexus RC coupe ahead of its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. The first obvious change is the car’s reshaped headlights which now incorporate the daytime running lights and extra-small vertically-stacked LED headlamps. Further down, the front bumper …

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Lego Technic creates bonkers life-size, drivable Bugatti Chiron

It’s amazing what you can build with Lego bricks if you have the skill and time and that’s exactly what Lego has done. With an unlimited supply of bricks and a few talented master builders, Lego Technic has built a life-size, drivable version of the Bugatti Chiron. Made using over …

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Honda adds new entry-level CR-V Vi model from $28,290

Honda Australia has added a new budget conscious entry-level model to its CR-V lineup priced from $28,290, under cutting the popular Mazda CX-5 Maxx and Toyota RAV4 GX. The new CR-V Vi is powered by a 113kW/189Nm 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard instead …

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Renault Arkana concept previews poor man’s X4

The coupe-SUV bug has hit its first mainstream manufacturer as Renault has unveiled its first-ever low-slung SUV called the Arkana. While officially still a concept, safe for the small wing mirrors, it’s clear the model we see here is close to production ready. In fact, Renault has confirmed it will …

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Refreshed 2018 Mazda CX-3 receives engine and equipment upgrades

Mazda has given its CX-3 small SUV a facelift for 2018 along with equipment and engine upgrades to enhance its appeal. Available in Australia at the end of August, the refreshed CX-3 sports a new front grille with bold horizontal lines for a more assertive stance, while the rear combination …

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Audi PB18 e-tron concept – future R8?

Audi has unveiled its radical PB18 e-tron concept at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California. Conceived and created in the new Audi design studio in Malibu, California, the PB18 e-tron is a technical and design concept inspired by Audi’s Le Mans racing programme, specifically the Audi R18 e-tron …

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Electrified Mercedes Vision EQ Silver Arrow – Supercar from the future?

Mercedes-Benz has given us a glimpse of the future with its spectacular all-electric Vision EQ Silver Arrow concept, which made its debut at the Monterey Car Week at Pebble Beach in California. Billed as a homage to the successful record-breaking W125 from 1937, the single-seater is approximately 5.3 metres long …

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