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Urban mobility with purely electric drive can now also be experienced in a MINI with the new Cooper SE. As the first solely electrically powered model of the British brand, the Cooper SE features a 135 kW/270Nm electric motor driving the front wheels. An innovative driving dynamics system with wheel …

The eighth generation Audi A6 goes on sale this month, bringing numerous new innovations to the segment including mild hybrid powertrains, a touch responsive multimedia interface and next generation in matrix LED headlights. The new A6 line-up will consist of two petrol TFSI drivetrains: the 55 TFSI quattro, with its 250kW/500Nm 3.0-litre …

Peugeot Australia has announced its GT model range is set to benefit from an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission that promises to improve fuel economy as well as shift quality. Co-developed with Japanese gearbox manufacturer, Aisin, the new transmission follows on from the adoption of a six-speed automatic across all Peugeot …

Nissan has taken the wraps of its 2020 GT-R Nismo which the company says is the culmination of two of Nissan’s most important nameplates: GT-R and Nismo. The former is celebrating its 50th anniversary and packs a long racing pedigree and global fan following, while Nismo – which stands for …

A sharper new design, more interior space and meaningful technology upgrades highlight the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé. Available now in Australia, the CLA 200 is priced from $59,500 plus on-road costs. The new entry-level model into the CLA range kicks off a model rollout that will expand to …

Hyundai has refreshed the popular Tucson range for MY2020, bringing a raft of additional safety, comfort and style enhancements, as well as the introduction of a new Active variant. Key safety upgrade includes a camera-based Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) City/Urban system with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) for automatic versions of …

The fastest and most hardcore Renault Megane ever, the Megane R.S. Trophy-R, is now available for order online to Australian customers, with first deliveries scheduled for early 2020. While final pricing has yet to be confirmed, Renault Australia has indicated an approximate drive-away price of $70,000 for the hot hatch. …

Lexus will extend its LC flagship coupe range with confirmation that an open-top version will soon go into production. The company claims the convertible version of the LC sports coupe will enhance the presence of Lexus as a luxury lifestyle brand, and serve to broaden the LC line-up and bring …

The new Ford Ranger Sport has been added to the 2019 Ford Ranger line-up, bringing with it a distinctive looks and equipment upgrades to set it apart from the rest of the range. Priced before on-road costs at $52,940 for the manual and $55,140 for the automatic, the Ranger Sport …

The highly anticipated next-generation Mercedes-AMG A 45 and CLA 45 have been officially unveiled along with their more hardcore S variants. Branded as the “super-sportscar” of the compact class, the performance flagships of the A Class and CLA Class sit above the tamer A 35 and CLA 35 in their …

Audi has taken a very big wrap off its new S8 sports sedan two years after the regular A8 made its debut. Like the A8, the S8 is not only big on tech but also has the muscles to match. Lurking under the long bonnet is Ingolstadt’s 4.0-litre biturbo V8 …

BMW has unveiled the third-generation X6 today, with market launch slated to start in November 2019 and Australian arrival scheduled for early 2020. Like the generation before it, the new 2020 BMW X6 is designed to blend the agile and versatile driving properties of a Sports Activity Vehicle with the …

The fourth-generation Ford Focus ST will hit the UK market this weekend, packing a 2.3-litre EcoBoost twin-scroll turbocharged mill that churns out 203kW and 420Nm of torque. Unlike the previous three generations, the Mk4 Focus ST will be available with a new seven-speed automatic for the first time along with …

Lexus has compiled two distinct packages of premium features to create special edition variants of its strong-selling NX and 5-seat RX SUVs. The specia -edition NX Crafted and RX Crafted are fitted with exterior and interior enhancements that build on the Luxury grade of the relevant models. Lexus NX Crafted …