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Sub-$30k Skoda Karoq debuts segment’s first removable rear seats

Skoda’s first five seat medium SUV, the Karoq, goes on sale from July 2 priced from $29,990 for the manual and $32,290 for the DSG before on-road costs. Positioned between the Yeti small crossover and Kodiaq full size 7-seater, the Karoq is Skoda’s first entry into the highly competitive mid-size …

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Aston Martin DB11 AMR unveiled as new flagship

Aston Martin has taken the covers off the new DB11 AMR at the opening of the new Nürburgring-based AMR (Aston Martin Racing) Performance Centre. Replacing the outgoing V12-engined DB11 as the new flagship of the DB11 range, the DB11 AMR boasts greater power, increased performance, enhanced driving dynamics and a more …

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Lexus adds value with RX Crafted special edition

Lexus has launched a special-edition version of the RX SUV. Based on the entry level Luxury grade and available with all three powertrains, the Lexus RX Crafted makes a visual impact with striking black coating for its 20-inch alloy wheels and black accents for the grille, fog-lamp bezels, mirror caps and …

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Hardcore 430kW BMW M5 Competition confirmed for Australia

BMW has announced its hardcore M5 Competition will arrive in Australia in the second half of 2018, following the success of the M5 which went on sale recently. “Within weeks of revealing the BMW M5, we sold out our initial allocation of 50 units,” said BMW Group Australia CEO, Marc …

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2018 Mazda CX-5 gains new engine tech for improved efficiency

Australia’s best-selling mid-size SUV looks to extend its hold on the market, with the Mazda CX-5 adding new technologies to boost performance and improve efficiency across all engine grades. Mazda has introduced a range of new powertrain technologies to the CX-5 engine lineup to improve real-world combustion, torque and power …

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Updated 2018 Kia Carnival steps up in refinement and safety

Kia’s segment-leading Carnival people mover has been updated with a range of safety and comfort upgrades in a mid-life freshen of the third generation 8-seater. The new look is characterised by a fresh definition of the tiger nose grille, combined with sleeker headlight clusters now sweep into the grille and …

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Mercedes-Benz replaces GLC 220 d with GLC 200

Mercedes-Benz Australia has introduced the new GLC 200 as a new entry-level model to its popular SUV line up, replacing the previous GLD 220 d and priced from $61,990 plus on-road costs. The GLC 200 features a detuned version of the company’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, delivering 130kW and …

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Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid unveiled with 918 Spyder’s boost mapping

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid will bring plug-in power and the same boost strategy as the 918 Spyder when it arrives in Australia later this year. The SUV will feature a 250kW 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 and a more powerful 100kW electric motor to produce a combined 340kW and 700Nm of …

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer updated for 2018

BMW has announced local pricing and specification for the updated 2 Series Active Tourer. The refreshed 2 Series Active Tourer is available from launch in 220i Luxury Line form, featuring redesigned exterior and interior designs as well as an updated drivetrain and standard specification priced from $49,500 plus on-road costs. The …

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Mazda BT-50 gains comprehensive update for 2018

Mazda has released the new look BT-50 exclusive to Australia. With major front-end design changes and added equipment across grades, the 2018 facelift is the second and most comprehensive update to the locally designed and developed Mazda BT-50 since its launch in 2011. The new 2018 Mazda BT-50 boasts a …

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Volkswagen Polo Beats out 300 Killer Watts

Volkswagen’s new ‘volume’ car, the Polo 6 beats with its bespoke 300 watt sound system, arrives in showrooms this August priced from $22,490 plus on-road costs. “The new Polo 6 transcends the so-called ‘city’ or ‘light car’ class, so the ante for the Polo beats has been upped considerably,” Volkswagen …

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Pricing and Specification: Toyota HiLux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X

Toyota’s three new top-end 4×4 HiLux models take Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2017 to a greater level of strength and style. With the Rugged X and Rugged set to satisfy those who hanker for serious off-road adventure and the Rogue complementing its double-cab practicality with a more refined sense of …

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404kW Jaguar F-PACE SVR on sale now in Australia from $140,020

Jaguar has announced the pricing and specifications of its potent, V8-powered F-PACE SVR, which is available to order now from $140,020 plus on-road costs. Engineered by JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), the F-PACE SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine produces 404kW and 680Nm of torque – 44% uplift in power, …

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BMW M3 CS price and specification announced

The new BMW M3 CS has arrived in Australia as the most potent and performance focused model of the M3 range priced from $179,900 plus on-road costs. Powering the M3 CS is an uprated twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six engine with output increased to 460 hp (343 kW), 12 kW more than the …

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