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The facelifted 2015 Mazda CX-5 has arrived in Australia, offering a host of interior, exterior and safety improvements that are expected to continue the CX-5’s dominance in the midsize SUV segment. Since its launch in February 2012, the Mazda CX-5 has sold almost 1,700 units per month, with total vehicle …

Holden has announced the Commodore nameplate will be retained for the brand’s next-generation large car, tipped to be imported from GM’s European division, Opel. “The next-generation large car we have selected from GM’s global portfolio is worthy of the iconic Commodore nameplate,” Mr Keley said. “When it arrives in 2018, …

The highly anticipated Alfa Romeo 4C has arrived in Australia, with first customer deliveries to commence in February. The Italian marque’s halo sports car is offered in two variants, with price starting from $89,000 for the standard 4C Coupe, while the uniquely appointed 4C Launch Edition has a sticker of $109,000. …

The Citroën DS3 WRC has been redressed for the 2015 season to mark the 60th anniversary of the DS brand. Entered by the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team, the DS3 WRCs will sport exclusive decals featuring white, red and gold livery that includes an eye-catching “60” spread across …

Volkswagen has introduced the second-generation Polo R WRC at a special event in Wolfsburg, Germany. The 2015 model has shed its white livery and now sports a dark-blue front and merge into the white rear, which features a towering new rear wing. “The new Polo R WRC has undergone intense …

The Holden Cruze has received a minor facelift for 2015, with the entire range getting a fresh new front fascia sporting LED Daytime Running Lights and a bold double grille, along with new 17-inch alloy wheels and exterior mirror with integrated turn signal lamps. The Cruze Sri adds front fog …

BMW has unveiled its facelifted 1 Series hatch with an extensively modified front- and rear-end design. Both 3-door and 5-door models will also come with a revise engine line-up that promises to reduce fuel consumption even further. The outgoing 1 Series “angry bird” headlights have been banished from the new …

The all-new third generation Audi TT is due to arrive Down Under in February with a sharp new pricing of $71,950 plus on-roads. The German manufacturer also says the new TT will offer more features and technology as standard equipment across the range, a move we think is necessary in …

Hyundai has revealed its innovative Santa Cruz Pickup Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This fresh concept takes on a completely new interpretation of pickup utility aimed at design conscious buyers. To meet the specific needs of “Urban Adventurers”, Hyundai designers created a bold design with …

Land Rover Australia has announced pricing for the new Discovery Sport, the first member of the new Discovery family. The new Discovery Sport is equipped with a range of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Both the all-alloy Si4 2.0-litre petrol engine and the 2.2-litre turbodiesel feature stop-start technology, high-pressure direct …

Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specifications of the updated 2015 Scirocco R, and its good news for buyers as the updated model not only boasts upgraded equipment, but also cop a $2,000 price reduction. The six-speed manual Scirocco R is now priced from $45,990, while those opting for the …

The new BMW 2 Series Convertible can now be specified with a range of original BMW accessories from the M Performance range. Lending the 2 Series Convertible extra sporting appeal is a set of bodykit which includes side skirts with M Performance decals and lettering, rear diffuser, front grille with …

Honda’s all-new HR-V compact crossover has arrived in showrooms priced from $24,990. Joining the burgeoning compact SUV segment played by established nameplates such as the Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi ASX and Ford Kuga, the Honda HR-V is built on the new Honda Jazz platform and slots below the larger Honda CR-V. Powered by a 1.8 litre i-VTEC …

Lexus has unveiled its latest high performance ‘F’ branded model, the GS F, at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, along with fresh new high resolution photos of the sports sedan. The much-anticipated GS F becomes the second model to join the marque’s performance oriented ‘F’ line that includes …