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Month: February 2020
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Harry Bates wins Peter Brock Medal
Harry Bates, the reigning Australian rally champion and son of Neal Bates, has been awarded the Peter Brock Medal due to his contribution to motorsport. Mr Bates follows in the footsteps of his father, who was awarded the same medal in 2014. The medal recognises outstanding driving prowess, as well as “the positive endorsement of…
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Want to save the environment? Stop driving your SUV
If you suffer from a niggling guilt that perhaps buying yourself an SUV wasn’t the most climate-friendly thing you’ve ever done, it turns out you should. In fact, buying yourself a giant vehicle that chews more fuel than the sedan-shaped cars we all used to drive is just about the worst thing you can do…
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New Subaru WRX and Levorg 2022 detailed: Full performance range still years away for Australia
Fans of Subaru’s ageing performance range have been treated to a steady flow of information about the brand’s next-generation WRX and Levorg, but don’t expect either car to be hitting Australian streets anytime soon. That’s the latest information from the brand’s managing director, Colin Christie, who says timing is far from locked in for the…
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Every Subaru will turn electric from 2030: Brand’s Boxer engine gets expiry date
While the launch of Subaru’s first hybrids – e-Boxer versions of the popular XV and Forester – might seem like small steps for the Japanese automaker, they are the first in a much larger plan to electrically overhaul the brand’s entire range. Speaking at the launch of the e-Boxer duo in Sydney, Subaru’s general manager…
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The battle of the new hybrid SUVs 2020: How does the Ford Escape compare to the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander?
So, you’re now in the market for a family-friendly (and affordable) SUV, but you’re also environmentally conscious, so what options do you have? Well, the good news is there will soon be three mid-sizers to consider. Indeed, buyers like yourself have more choice than ever before. We, of course, are alluding to the all-new Ford…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 122
Episode 122 – Is Toyota taking on Ranger Raptor with GR HiLux? In this episode, James Cleary, Tom White and Malcolm Flynn gather in the garage to talk about all things motoring, including: Could Toyota’s trademarking of the name “GR HiLux” be a sign of a Ranger Raptor toppling performance ute? What we’ve been driving this week, including:…
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New Subaru Liberty 2021 could be the latest casualty of Australia’s SUV-obsessed market
While Subaru Australia was keen to confirm the arrival timing of a new-generation Outback for Australia, it was not accompanied by confirmation of its next-generation Liberty sibling. The Liberty, which has historically shared much of its underpinnings and parts catalogue with the Outback, had an equivalent new-generation model launched to the US market last year…
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New VW Golf GTI 2021 detailed: Hyundai i30 N-rivalling hot hatch packs a 180kW punch
Volkswagen has revealed the new-generation Golf GTI hot hatch, which will launch in Australia early next year, just after the regular small-car range. The Golf GTI is powered by the same 180kW/370Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine as before, with it driving the front wheels exclusively via a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Australian…
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New Subaru Impreza 2020 pricing and specs detailed: All-wheel-drive sedan and hatch now slicker and safer
Subaru Australia has launched its facelifted Impreza sedan and hatch alongside hybrid versions of the XV and Forester. The facelifted Impreza range was first unveiled in August last year in its home market of Japan, wearing a new face to reflect the brand’s new-generation Outback, which is available overseas. The changes from the outside include…
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New Subaru Forester and XV 2020 Hybrid e-Boxers sold out: Here’s when you’ll be able to get your hands on one
Subaru Australia has launched its first electrified models with its Forester and XV e-Boxer hybrids, but the initial shipment is already all spoken for as demand far outstrips supply. Subaru Australia’s managing director Colin Christie noted that the brand had received an unprecedented number of orders after announcing pricing for the models late last year.…
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New Subaru Outback 2021 detailed: When will the flagship SUV finally reach Australia?
At long last, Subaru Australia has revealed when its new-generation Outback flagship will become available Down Under. The Outback, which was revealed for the US market as far back as April 2019, is said to preview “the first of a generational change” of styling and features for the rest of Subaru’s range. The SUV has…
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Holden heritage collection: Birdwood keen for permanent display
It’s far from a done deal, but there are now hints that the Holden heritage collection of 70-odd cars will turn up as a permanent part of the National Motor Museum at Birdwood in South Australia. Paul Rees, director of the museum told CarsGuide that his preference would be for the collection to be publicly…
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Polestar Precept 2020 revealed: Volvo takes on Tesla Model S with new electric car concept
By way of its emerging Polestar sister brand, Volvo has revealed its Tesla Model S rival in concept form, with the Precept also previewing the electric Swedish marque’s new design language. While powertrain details are likely being saved for its international debut at next week’s Geneva motor show, the Precept still represents a monumental leap…
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Ford F-150 full-size ute still on radar in Australia
Ford Australia is watching the progress of the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to see if it can bring the F-150 pick-up Down Under. The American full-size utes are being converted to right-hand drive by American Special Vehicles (ASV) and Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) respectively at the same facility in Melbourne, and it has…
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New Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA45 S 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: More power, higher cost for Audi RS3 rivals
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed pricing for its flagship A45 S hot hatch and CLA45 S go-fast sedan, which will set buyers back $93,600 before on-road costs and $111,200 respectively. Both versions are powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, outputting 310kW/500Nm (30kW/25Nm more than before) to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.…
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New Hyundai i30 2021 detailed: Mazda 3-rivalling small car gets a mid-life facelift
Hyundai has revealed the mid-life facelift of the third-generation i30 small car, which is due in Australian showrooms in the second half of this year. The exterior changes are predictable, with the i30’s headlights and tail-lights inheriting new arrow-shaped LED signatures. In the former, this new design element actually encompasses the daytime running lights. The…
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New Ford Escape 2020 vs the world: Is the new mid-size SUV a Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 beater?
Ford Australia has just priced its new-generation Escape mid-size SVU, but does it have a chance at toppling the reigning favourites such as the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4? Starting with pricing, the cheapest Ford mid-size SUV, the Escape EcoBoost in front-wheel-drive (FWD) form, costs $35,990 before on-road costs. Though the point of entry is…
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Mercedes-Benz agrees to court-enforceable undertaking with ACCC after failing to initiate Takata airbag recalls on time
Mercedes-Benz Australia and the Australian Competition and Consumer Competition (ACCC) have agreed to a court-enforceable undertaking after the former “failed” to initiate some of its compulsory Takata airbags recalls on time. Certain W204 C-Class cars built manufactured between 2008 and 2015, and particular W212 E-Class cars and W207 E-Class sports cars built from 2010 to…
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New Mini Countryman Sterling Edition 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Limited-edition SUV arrives with grace
Mini Australia has released a special-edition version of its Countryman small SUV. The Sterling Edition is limited to just 40 units and commands a sizeable premium over the $49,200 (plus on-road costs) Countryman Cooper S variant it is based upon, at $62,900 driveaway. Buyers are compensated for the extra spend with a longer list of…
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VW ID.R sports car to take on Tesla Roadster: report
Just because Volkswagen is planning an electric future doesn’t mean the German brand has given up on performance cars. A new report from England’s Autocar claims Volkswagen is working on plans to produce an all-electric sports coupe and convertible that will wear the ID.R badge and could do battle with the likes of the Tesla…