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Category: Cars Guide Magazine
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How Nissan can revive its Australian fortunes
On the surface, rumours this week Nissan is planning to focus its efforts (and money) on the US and Japanese markets looks like bad news. But scratch a little deeper, and the plan should actually be good news for Australia. According to the report from Reuters, Nissan is set to scale back its operations in…
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New Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series 2021 could be in an awkward position without a V8
Toyota’s decision to move from the 200-Series’ turbo-diesel V8 to a different powerplant (probably a turbocharged V6 diesel) for the forthcoming 300-Series has already been met with a rash of buyers snapping up the V8 model. And while the search for efficiency and reduced emissions is an ongoing one for all car-makers, ditching a V8…
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Hyundai Santa Cruz finally takes shape: Tougher-than-expected renders will leave you craving the Korean ute
Yes, it’s been a long time coming, but the Hyundai Santa Cruz is finally readying for launch, and now some revealing spy pics have led to fact-based renders that preview just what the Korean ute will actually look like. The latest renders come courtesy of AtchaCars, with designers there basing on these best-so-far renders on…
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What will the automotive industry look like post-pandemic?
As motor vehicle sales in Australia drive off a cliff, falling by an unfeasible 50 per cent, the car industry is staring into the abyss of an unknowable future and asking some uncomfortable questions. Will people want to buy cars in large numbers again, when will that happen, and what kind of cars will they…
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New Kia Carnival 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Honda Odyssey rival gets more expensive
Kia Australia has given its people mover, the Carnival, a price rise. All Carnival variants are $200 dearer, with the people-mover line-up now starting from $43,190 plus on-road costs for the S petrol and topping out at $63,490 for the Platinum diesel (see full pricing table below). Speaking to CarsGuide, a Kia Australia spokesperson said…
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New Suzuki Jimny 2020 converted to baby ute to rival Toyota HiLux
Tired of waiting for Suzuki to make a ute out of its tiny Jimny off-roader? Shropshire Quads might have the answer for you, converting the light SUV into a rugged workhorse complete with steel tray. The family-run business located near Birmingham in the UK specialises in utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) for farming and agricultural use,…
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New Kia Sportage 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Toyota RAV4 rival now costs more to buy
Kia Australia has increased the pricing of its mid-size SUV, the Sportage. All Sportage variants are $200 dearer than before, with the SUV range now kicking off at $28,390 plus on-road costs for the S 2.0-litre petrol FWD and reaching $47,890 for the GT-Line 2.0-litre diesel AWD (see full pricing table below). Speaking to CarsGuide,…
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Top 10 EOFY new car deals
If ever there was a time to grab a new-car bargain, it’s now. This month, and in the lead up to the end of this financial year, spells a perfect storm for deals as people stay indoors because of the virus, new-car sales shrink for the 26th consecutive month, and ships still arrive in Australian…
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Is America falling in love with the dual-cab ute?
While Australia can’t get its hands on big American ‘full-size’ pick-ups like Ford’s F-150 and Ram’s 1500 fast enough, the American market seems to be meeting us in the middle with a refreshed surge in demand for ‘mid-size’ dual-cab utes. We’ve written at length here at CarsGuide on the surprising amount of demand Australians have for expensive…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 132
Episode 132 – Could Ford’s Maverick be the Focus-based ute we’re waiting for? In this episode, James Cleary, Marcus Craft, and Richard Berry gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The Ford Maverick, a tailgate, a spy shot and a potential look at the upcoming Focus-based baby ute. The guys discuss these…
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RECALL: More than 10,000 Audi A3, A1 and TT cars have faulty dual-clutch automatic transmissions
Audi Australia has recalled 10,373 A3 small cars, A1 light hatches and TT sports cars over a production defect with their seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch automatic transmissions. Affecting MY08-16 A3s (8P and 8V series), MY11-16 A1s (8X series) and MY12-16 TTs (8J series), the recall pertains to the pressure accumulator in the transmission, which can…
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to miss out on more grunt: New HiLux engine upgrade won’t make it to off-road SUV
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado’s 2.8-litre diesel engine will miss out on the performance boost coming to the updated HiLux, with Toyota confirming there is currently “no plan” to update the off-road SUV’s outputs. The Prado’s 2.8-litre engine is the same as the diesel donk found in the current HiLux, with outputs in both cars an…
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New Kia Sorento 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Mazda CX-9 rival now costs more to buy
Kia Australia has increased the pricing of the Sorento large SUV for the second time in five months. All Sorento variants carry over but are now $200 more expensive, following last December’s $500 price rise. As such, the SUV range now kicks off at $43,690 plus on-road costs for the Si petrol FWD and reaches…
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LDV T60 Trailrider 2020 detailed! New turbo-diesel engine and local tuning for Great Wall Cannon and Isuzu D-Max rival
The LDV T60 Trailrider 2 has arrived in Australia, with a new turbo-diesel engine and more refinement headlining the changes for the Chinese brand’s workhorse. The biggest change occurs under the bonnet, where the existing 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, good for 110kW and 360Nm, has been replaced by a new turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel. The new engine might be…
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New Ford Everest 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Toyota Fortuner rival gets more expensive – again
Ford Australia has given the Everest large SUV a price rise for the second time in three months. All Everest variants carry over and are now $400 dearer, following their $200 jump in February. As such, the SUV range now kicks off at $50,090 plus on-road costs for the Ambiente RWD and reaches $73,190 for…
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New Mini Electric Hatch 2020 pricing and spec detailed: Stylish city car gains emissions-free variant
Mini has revealed pricing for its emissions-free Electric Hatch, which will wear a $59,900 drive-away sticker when it hits Australian showrooms in August. Underpinning the Electric Hatch is a 135kW electric motor and 32.6kWh lithium-ion battery that enables a zero-to-100km/h acceleration time of 7.3 seconds and a driving range of 233km. Comparatively, the 110kW Nissan…
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New Tesla Model 3 2020 becomes number one in UK amidst 97 per cent sales drop
The UK market, ravaged by COVID-19 restrictions, has experienced a 97 per cent new car sales drop. But there are some unlikely winners which have risen to the top of what is left. The UK new car market has received an absolute trashing in comparison to Australia, where its 161,064 new car units from April…
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Ram’s answer to the Ford Ranger could be a new Dakota 2021 ute
Ram could soon add a mid-size pick-up to its arsenal that would resurrect the Dakota name to take on Australia’s market-leading Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. A patent filing uncovered by MotorTrend in the US reveals that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) big-truck brand has trademarked the Dakota name for “parts for vehicles, namely, automotive exterior…
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Land Rover Defender with booming V8 coming to rattle the Mercedes-AMG G63- reports
The Land Rover Defender could be set for a significant engine upgrade, with reports a prototype powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 has been spied testing in the UK. That’s the word from London, where AutoCar is reporting a fire-breathing prototype, complete with booming quad exhaust – has been spotted. In fact, the publication’s sleuths went…
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Audi Australia introduces online sales process for entire new-car range
Following in the footsteps of parent brand Volkswagen, Audi has rolled out the ability to purchase – and organise test drives for – its entire range online. Audi has added the purchase portal to its Australian homepage, which allows customers to view every new vehicle in dealer stock, order one with a $500 deposit and…