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Skoda Kodiaq RS sets 7-seat SUV Nürburgring lap record

Skoda’s upcoming hot-SUV, the Kodiaq RS has set a new Nürburgring record in the hands of Sabine Schmitz, taking 9 minutes and 29.84 seconds to complete a lap of the Green Hell, making it the fastest 7-seat SUV around the fearsome circuit. Set to debut at the Paris Motor Show …

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Diesel-only Mazda CX-8 pricing and grades announced

Ahead of its much anticipated launch in Australia, Mazda has revealed grades and pricing for the new CX-8 seven-seat SUV. Arriving at dealerships in July, Mazda’s diesel-only SUV slots between the full-size CX-9 seven seater and CX-5 mid-size crossover with pricing starting from $42,490 plus on-road costs. The three-tier Mazda CX-8 …

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Aston Martin Rapide AMR unwrapped with 450kW V12

Aston Martin has unveiled its second model under the AMR performance sub-brand with the new Rapide AMR following in the footsteps of the DB11 AMR. Described as “a sports car capable of comfortably transporting a team of race drivers to a circuit on the other side of a continent and …

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Meaner and faster for 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 has been updated for 2019 with incremental changes to make the iconic pony car the meanest ever. Building on decades of road course racing and track-focused legacy, Ford Performance engineers and designers have incorporated the latest advances in tyre, aerodynamics and chassis technology into the …

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RAM 1500 officially arrives in Australia from $79,990

The RAM 1500 has officially arrived in Australia complete with factory warranty for the first time, while competing in the fastest growing market sector in the country. The full-size pickup is said to set new standards for towing capacity, tub size, interior space and comfort, along with the only V8 …

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More powerful Mazda MX-5 set for release in Japan

A more powerful Mazda MX-5 roadster is said to be in the works and due for release in Japan later this year.  Japan’s Car Watch magazine had the opportunity to sample a 2019 Mazda MX-5 pre-production prototype and was kind to reveal some key details. The current 2.0-litre engine which …

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2019 Kia Cerato boasts class-leading safety tech from sub-$20k

The all-new 2019 Kia Cerato goes on sale in Australia this week, offering drivers a higher level of comfort, fuel efficiency and advanced driver assistance technologies from a sharp price of $19,990 driveaway. With the arrival of the all-new third generation, Kia has taken the opportunity to refine the model line-up – …

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Former Holden boss says sorry for crashing Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Former Holden boss now General Motors head of global product development, Mark Reuss, has issued an apology for causing a half-hour delay at the start of the Detroit IndyCar on June 3, after crashing the Corvette pace car. “I want to thank you all for your well wishes today. I …

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All-new 2019 BMW X5 officially unveiled

BMW has set its sight on the versatile Range Rover Sport with the new generation X5, which has been unveiled today as the most off-road capable X5 ever. Set for Australian launch by year end, the all-new 2019 BMW X5 is has also grown in all dimensions. The wheelbase is 42 …

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Updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible price and specification

MINI Australia has announced pricing and specification details for updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible ranges. Featuring a higher level of standard equipment, a unique lighting signature and a swathe of new colour and trim options, the updated MINI range also majors on connectivity – thanks to the …

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First photos: Audi Q8 Coupe SUV

First images of Audi’s all-new Q8 have surfaced on the web ahead of its official unveiling in Shenzhen, China tomorrow. Brought to us by Observador, the production Q8 remains relatively faithful to the Q8 concept that was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show last year. In fact, the …

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2019 BMW Z4 to rival Merc-AMG SLC 43 with Z4 M140i

The forthcoming 2019 BMW Z4 is starting to take shape as the latest prototype hits the road and track for a series of testing ahead of next year’s global debut. Long bonnet, short overhangs, low centre of gravity, and for the first time, a soft top instead of its predecessor’s …

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Audi adds more powerful 3.0 TDI V6 diesel to Q5 range

Audi has added a more powerful diesel variant to its popular Q5 mid-size SUV range in the form of the V6-powered 3.0 TDI quattro. Slotted between the petrol-powered 2.0 TFSI quattro and the SQ5 performance flagship, the new 3.0 TDI quattro produces 210kW of power and a full 620Nm of torque available …

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Apollo Blue Toyota 86 arrives in the backdrop of sales milestone

Toyota is introducing a new paint hue to the popular 86 coupe in the backdrop of its 20,000 sales in Australia. The striking paint job, called Apollo Blue, is available exclusively on GTS variants fitted with the factory performance kit launched earlier this year. The optional performance kit, available on …

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