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Month: March 2020
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All-new Mitsubishi Pajero to launch in 2021! Plug-in hybrid power coming as iconic SUV makes a surprise comeback – reports
The iconic Mitsubishi Pajero nameplate is set for a return to glory, with Japanese media today reporting that an all-new model will launch in Japan in 2021. It’s a return from the scrapheap for the Pajero, at least in Japan, where the model was axed in 2019. The ageing icon – last fully updated in…
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The Ram 1500 Rebel TRX is coming to eat your Ford Ranger Raptor: Australia to look at launching 522kW monster truck
The Ram 1500 Rebel TRX could soon be crowned Australia’s toughest truck, with the brand here telling CarsGuide there was “no question” it would investigate bringing the the Hellcat-powered jumbo truck to Oz. As reported in CarsGuide, the TRX (because, in Jurassic Park terms, a Raptor is no match for a T-Rex) has now been spotted…
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New Toyota 86 GR 2022 to get turbocharged petrol engine with 190kW: report
The next-generation Toyota 86 is drawing closer, with a new report claiming the sports car will released around June/July next year with a 190kW turbocharged petrol engine. According to Allcarnews, the 86 will finally move on from its current 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder unit, as per a leak from a recent Toyota dealer conference.…
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How long do Tesla batteries REALLY last? Model S tested after 250,000 kilometres
One of the biggest mental hurdles to overcome when buying an electric car is the shelf-life of the battery. The battery – and the range they deliver – make up one of the most important buying decisions, and you don’t want to be left wondering what will happen if that range starts to plummet. After…
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New Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series 2021 to be ‘stripped-out off-roader’: report
News regarding the incoming Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series keeps coming in thick and fast, with the latest report claiming it will be a “stripped-out off-roader”. Referencing a leak from a recent Toyota dealer conference, Allcarnews reports the LandCruiser will “lose any sort of luxury focus in favour of hardcore off-roading” as part of its eagerly…
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The Ram Rebel 1500 TRX is coming to eat your Ford Ranger Raptor: Ram Australia to investigate launching 522kW monster truck Down Under
The Ram Rebel 1500 TRX could soon be crowned Australia’s toughest truck, with the brand here telling CarsGuide there was “no question” it would investigate bringing the the Hellcat-powered jumbo truck to Oz. As reported in CarsGuide, the TRX (because, in Jurassic Park terms, a Raptor is no match for a T-Rex) has now been…
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New Jaguar J-Pace and Road Rover 2021 to lead British electric-car charge
Jaguar’s first all-electric model, the I-Pace, may have had a mixed reception but parent company, Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to commit to a battery-powered future in a big way. According to a report from Britain’s Autocar, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will invest more than £1 billion ($1.9b) upgrading its factories to build a series…
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Are Australia’s new-car dealerships still open for business?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to grip the world, its consequences are being felt far and wide, so how severe is the impact on Australia’s new-vehicle dealerships? At the time of writing, the good news is it’s more or less “business as usual”. While the Australian government shutdown non-essential services from midday yesterday, automotive…
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New Ram 1500 TRX 2021 spied: Dual-cab ute to rival Ford F-150 Raptor with supercharged V8?
Ram will soon have a rival for Ford’s legendary F-150 Raptor full-size pick-up, with these spy photos indicating the 1500 TRX is close to finishing development, and all reports indicate it will be powered by a hard-hitting supercharged V8 engine. The high-performance bent eight in question is already found under the bonnets of the Jeep…
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Honda Australia moves to new sales model, cuts footprint, axes Jazz light car
Honda Australia will cut dealers from its network and will move to a fixed-priced model in a bid to stay ahead of a downward trending market. With 106 outlets currently selling and servicing Honda cars around Australia, the Japanese brand will whittle its footprint down to a yet-to-be-determined number by July 1, 2021. Honda Australia…
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Honda Jazz axed as another brand exits light-car segment
Honda Australia has officially axed the Jazz light car, with confirmation that the new-generation version revealed at last year’s Tokyo motor show will not make it to local showrooms. In wide-sweeping changes rolling out to Honda Australia’s business over the next 15 months, the brand will move to an ‘agency’ business model instead of using…
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New Ram 1500 2020 enlisted by NSW police
New South Wales Police have taken delivery of another Ram pick-up, this time a 1500 to serve in its Marine Command division to tow jet skits and rigid inflatables in and around the state. The full-sized ute will be based at the NSW Police Marine Area Command (MAC) centre in Balmain, Sydney, but is expected…
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series 2021 to get diesel engine! New off-road icon to get 2.8-litre unit – reports
The incoming Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series will get a diesel engine option, with reports out of Japan today confirming the updated icon will be offered with a 2.8-litre diesel power plant as well as petrol and petrol-hybrid motors. The reports today also suggest the launch of the 300 Series has been pushed back, with…
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RECALL: Airbags in some Audi Q7 SUVs might not inflate properly
Audi Australia has recalled five Q7 large SUVs over a potential issue with their curtain airbags. Affecting MY19 4M-series examples, the recall involves curtain airbags that may not inflate sufficiently when triggered in an accident. Specifically, the fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag might detach, increasing the risk of injury to…
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New Ford Focus ST 2020 tuned to Subaru WRX STI-slaying 243kW/515Nm
Ford tuning-specialist Mountune has released its first performance upgrade kit for the new-generation Focus ST, taking engine outputs to 234kW/515Nm. Turning the wick up from 206kW/420Nm requires very little modification however, with just an mtune smartflash ECU upgrade and a new high-flow panel filter required. As a result, Mountune is promising a more aggressive launch…
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New Kia ute 2022 rendered: This is how tough Korea’s incoming Toyota HiLux rival could look
From the moment Kia and Hyundai confirmed work had begun on a long-awaited Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival, we were on the edge of our seats waiting to see what it would look like. And we can now safely say that if it looks anything like this, then we’re in. This render was put…
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Isuzu D-Max vs Great Wall Cannon: How the two most exciting new utes of 2020 measure up
The next six months are shaping us as very good ones for Australia’s ute shoppers, with exciting murmurs from Ford (about the mysterious Ranger FX4 Max), updated Navara product from Nissan, and the incoming Jeep Gladiator, to name but a few. But for ours, two of the most exciting new utes set to drop in…
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New Hyundai i30 sedan 2020: Why the Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla should be worried
With the Hyundai i30 sedan launching locally later this year, the Korea carmaker will have the most comprehensive small car-range in Australia. The news this week that Hyundai Australia has decided to drop the Elantra name for its four-door small car and instead call it the i30 sedan may seem like a small change on…
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Mazda’s 100th birthday celebrations: Mazda 3, CX-3, CX-5, CX-9 and MX-5 among incoming special editions
Mazda will celebrate its centenary with 1000 special-edition vehicles that will hit Australian showrooms in June. The information has come from industry sources, who have told CarsGuide that the special 100th Anniversary variants will sport unique design touches to differentiate themselves from their full-time counterparts. Though an official confirmation is still forthcoming, Mazda Australia repsonded…
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New Ram 1500 2020 pricing and specs detailed: V8 tough truck costs thousands more
Keen to get behind the wheel of a new Ram 1500 full-size ute? If you’re eyeing off the V8 petrol version of the Laramie Crew Cab variant, we’ve got some bad news for you: it recently copped a significant price rise. Ram Australia quietly increased the Laramie Crew Cab V8 petrol’s price by $5000 in…