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New entry-level GT: 270kW/500Nm Mercedes-AMG GT 43

Mercedes-AMG has introduced the new GT 43 4Matic+ 4-door Coupe as a new entry-level model to the range powered by a version of the turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine in the GT 53 4Matic+. In the GT 43, the engine produces 270kW between 5,500rpm and 6,100rpm, and 500Nm of torque between …

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Facelifted Mitsubishi Triton teased ahead of 2019 arrival

It’s 1978, and the world is changing. Space Invaders spreads to arcades across the globe and launches the video game industry. The first automated cellular phone network is being built in Japan and Superman takes off in cinemas. Another product is launched which, over the next four decades, will grow to …

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Audi e-tron all-electric SUV bows in – 0-100km/h in 5.6s

Audi has finally unwrapped its first all-electric model, the e-tron SUV which is set to go head-to-head with the Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X in the electron race. Billed as a “spacious five-seater, electric mid-sized premium SUV that is very well equipped to meet premium buyer expectations,” …

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Ford GT race car headed to Bathurst for track debut

The Le Mans-winning Ford GT supercar will make its track debut on Australian soil at Mount Panorama, Bathurst this year. Driven by none-other than Australian racing driver, and full-time Ford Chip Ganassi Racing driver, Ryan Briscoe, the Ford Performance GT will turn its first wheel in anger at the iconic …

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Teased: Mercedes-AMG A35 to slot in between A250 and A45

Mercedes-AMG is giving us a sneak peak at the upcoming A35 hot hatch with a series of teaser images released today. Slated for its global debut at the Paris Motor Show next month, the latest addition to the A Class family is aimed at offering enthusiasts yet another option, one …

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German-sourced Ford Focus pricing and specification revealed – from $25,990

Ford Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its all-new 2018 Ford Focus, which goes on sale from December 2019 with a three-model line-up. Kicking off the German-made Focus range is the Focus Trend priced from $25,990 plus on-road costs. Standard equipment includes Autonomous Emergency Braking as well as …

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2020 Mitsubishi Galant/380 imagined

The Mitsubishi 380 last rolled off Mitsubishi Australia’s Adelaide plant in 2008 but what if the company had continued to build cars in Australia? You could be staring at its successor – that’s according to Enoch Gonzales. The talented industrial designer has come up with his vision of the new …

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BMW Vision iNext concept officially unveiled

Just one day after photos of the BMW Vision iNext – the latest ‘Vision’ concept car from the Bavarian manufacturer – leaked online, the company has officially revealed the car it declares will provide its “building blocks for the future.” Described by BMW CEO Harald Krüger as being the answer …

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Renault Kadjar mid-size SUV confirmed for Australia

Renault Australia has confirmed that its mid-size SUV, the Renault Kadjar, will be launching down under in 2019. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Megane R.S. this week, Andrew Moore, Managing Director Renault Australia, outlined the company’s plans to expand its SUV presence locally. “It is with great excitement …

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2019 Mazda MX-5 pricing and specs announced

For the second time this year, the Mazda MX-5 is receiving a refresh, with more power and equipment across the board, but now only one 1.5-litre variant left in the range. The tip-in point to the range is the $34,190 Roadster 1.5 manual, with it stretching all the way to …

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Lexus Digital Outer Mirror debuts on the new ES

Lexus will offer the world’s first “Digital Outer Mirrors” on the new ES mid-size sedan. By replacing conventional side mirrors with small cameras on the front doors, Lexus claims the new technology will provide drivers with a clearer view of the vehicle’s surrounding area. The cameras in the Digital Outer …

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Skoda Kodiaq RS teases its “crystalline-effect” LED headlights

Skoda has dropped a teaser video of its upcoming performance SUV, the Kodiaq RS, ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Paris Auto Show next month. Set to be the Czech brand’s first performance SUV, the video gives us a clear view of the Kodiaq RS’ front fascia, including …

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Rapide E: Details of first all-electric Aston Martin revealed

With development of Aston Martin’s first all-electric production car – the Rapide E – progressing apace, the luxury British marque has today confirmed a raft of technical details for the strictly limited 155-unit special edition.  Developed with the help of Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) as its Electric Vehicle technology partner, …

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Suzuki Vitara Series II unveiled ahead of Q1 2019 arrival

Suzuki’s next generation Vitara Series II has been confirmed for the Australian market with local launch slated for the first quarter of 2019. Key changes include a revised exterior with new two-tone colour options along with substantial improvements in technology and safety. The Vitara Series II range will be available …

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