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Month: February 2020
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New Ford Escape 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Plug-in hybrid headlines redesigned Mazda CX-5 rival
Ford Australia has announced pricing and specification for the new-generation Escape mid-size SUV due in showrooms in the third quarter of this year. Moving to an automatic-only line-up, the Escape’s cost of entry is now $7000 higher, at $35,990 plus on-road costs for the unnamed range opener. All variants bar one are motivated by a…
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New VW Touareg R 2021 detailed: Performance SUV gets 340kW of plug-in hybrid power
Volkswagen has revealed its first high-performance plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, the Touareg R large SUV, but potential Australian buyers shouldn’t get their hopes up. A Volkswagen Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide the company won’t get access to the Touareg R “in the immediate term” as its parent’s initial PHEV rollout prioritises markets that adhere to the…
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New BMW X5 M and X6 M 2020 pricing and specs detailed: 460kW V8 SUVs take it to the Competition
BMW Australia has announced pricing and specification for the new-generation X5 M and X6 M, with both high-performance SUVs to be exclusively offered in flagship Competition form when they arrive in May. The X5 M Competition is priced from $209,900 plus on-road costs, while its X6 counterpart commands a $4000 premium for its extra dose…
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New Volvo S90 and V90 2020 detailed: Facelifted Cross Country wagon to travel solo in Australia
Volvo has revealed the facelifted versions of its first-generation S90 sedan and V90 wagon. But don’t expect the former to return to Australia, with a Volvo Australia spokesperson telling CarsGuide the company will stick with just the high-riding V90 Cross Country, new examples of which will be released in the third quarter. Trainspotters will be…
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New Audi e-tron S 2021 detailed: Tesla-rivalling high-performance electric SUV powers up
Audi has revealed the e-tron S, a high-performance version of its first electric SUV. Available in traditional wagon and coupe-style Sportback body styles, the e-tron S produces up to 370kW of power and 973Nm of torque during eight seconds of overboost by way of a tri-motor powertrain. Comparatively, the dual-motor e-tron 55 develops up to…
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Holden’s priceless collection of concepts and classics set to stay in Australia
Holden’s Heritage car collection is safe and will continue to be enjoyed by Australians – it seems. Holden couldn’t tell us exactly what would happen to the collection of concept and milestones vehicles in the longer term, but assured CarsGuide that the cars would not be taken or sold overseas. The heritage collection counts the…
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New Mazda CX-8 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Petrol engine headlines expanded SUV range
Mazda Australia has expanded the CX-8 line-up as part of its MY20 update, with the seven-seat SUV adding a petrol engine option and two new mid-range grades. Shared with the CX-5, the 140kW/252Nm 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol unit is available in the carryover Sport grade and the new Touring grade. The 140kW/450Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel…
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Are utes the future of Supercars after Holden disappears?
Holden and motor racing go hand-in-hand in this country. Peter Brock, Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes are as synonymous with the Lion brand as the Monaro, Torana and Commodore nameplates, which is why General Motors’ decision to kill the Holden brand has sent shockwaves through the Supercars racing community. This weekend the series is getting…
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The best new Holden cars you can buy now that the iconic brand is being retired
The dust has settled on this week’s big announcement, and soon Holden will be no more in Australia and New Zealand. While undoubtedly sad, this is great news for buyers in the market for a good but (presumably) cheap new car. Here at CarsGuide, we have the pleasure of reviewing new cars so you, dear…
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New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2020 gets off-road-focused accessory packs
Mitsubishi Australia has released three new off-road-focused accessory packs for buyers of the facelifted Pajero Sport large SUV. The Signature Pack costs $2999 and adds silver under garnishes front and rear, black or silver ‘Pajero Sport’ bonnet lettering, black fender flares, a tailgate spoiler, illuminated scuff plates, textile floor mats and an interior emblem. An…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 121
Episode 121 – The end of The Lion In this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Malcolm Flynn gather in the garage to talk about all things motoring, including: What’s to come in a post-Holden world, particularly with the Colorado ute. The guys also take a walk through the history of Holden and reflect on…
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Holden discounts might not be as big as you think
With news this week of the Holden brand being ‘retired’ by year’s end, dealers are expected to offer heavy discounts to clear their forecourts in the lead up to the exit. However, online reports have pointed to savings of up to $17,500 on certain models, but CarsGuide understands that the discounts might not be as…
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Holden history timeline: all the biggest hits and misses from 1856-2020
The Holden-badged car is no more, with General Motors announcing it will ‘retire’ the brand after deciding to withdraw from all right-hand-drive markets including Australia. From the famous Commodore to the Colorado ute, the Barina hatchback to the Trax SUV, Holden has held a crucial role in the lives of many Australians throughout its 160-plus…
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Is this the post-Holden future of General Motors in Australia?
As the old saying goes, as one door closes, another one opens, and it seems that’s true of car doors too. Holden may be going, but General Motors hasn’t given up on Australia and made it clear it wants to maintain a presence Down Under with the ‘GM Specialty Vehicles’ banner. But what is GM…
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Peugeot Landtrek 2021 detailed: Stylish French ute brings fight to VW Amarok
After alluding to the fact that a new Peugeot ute was on the way last year, the brand has unveiled its new-generation Landtrek . Destined primarily for Africa and South America like its Pick Up predecessor, the Landtrek wears signature Peugeot styling, matching the look of the the French brand’s SUV range, alongside its futuristic…
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New Isuzu D-Max 2020 could land in July! Toyota HiLux-rattling dual-cab ute ready for launch
The 2020 Isuzu D-Max could be in Australia as early as July, with the Japanese brand’s Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger fighter now readying to launch. The 2020 overhaul marks the popular ute’s firsy full update in eight years, with Isuzu expecting its new dual-cab to head to head with the segment’s heaviest hitters. Originally…
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New Kia Carnival 2021 spied testing in Australia
The new-generation Kia Carnival people mover has been caught during Australian testing in Victoria’s high country. The all-new model is set to bring with it a startling new design as these spy images reveal, including a sharp nose design with slimline headlights reminiscent of those seen on the Soul crossover, a distinctive new look for…
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New VW Caddy 2021 detailed: Sportier Golf-based van and people mover gets latest technology
Volkswagen has revealed the fifth-generation Caddy light-commercial vehicle ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms early next year. Offered in van and people-mover body styles, the longer (+93mm) and wider (+62mm) Caddy moves to Volkswagen’s ubiquitous MQB platform, which is shared with the soon-to-be-released eighth-generation Golf small car. As reported, while evolutionary, the Caddy’s exterior…
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New MG 6 2020: Chinese Toyota Camry-rivalling sedan could return to Australia
At the launch of MG’s latest model, the HS mid-size SUV, the brand’s representatives commented on the future of its internationally refreshed MG6 sedan and its chances for the Australian market. “The scale just isn’t there to bring it in,” MG’s marketing and product manager, Danny Lenartic, said. “There’s no desire to do the right-hand-drive…
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New MG Extender 2020: Toyota HiLux-rivalling dual-cab ute ‘makes sense’ but not in current form
Despite previous suggestions that there may be a chance, MG has confirmed to CarsGuide that it is “not looking at the Extender right now”. The Extender ute, which launched to the Thai market in 2019, is essentially a re-bodied version of the LDV T60 pick up. Both MG and LDV are owned by the same…