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Month: May 2020
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Mercedes-AMG’s A45 gets all the attention, but here’s what people actually buy
Let’s face it: the Mercedes-AMG A45 gets all the headlines because it is arguably the benchmark hot hatch – but it’s not even the most popular small performance car the German brand sells in Australia. Instead, that honour goes to the mechanically related CLA45, which surprisingly outsold the A45 during their first generation, accounting for…
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New Toyota Supra GRMN 2022 to get more than 300kW of power to take reborn sports car to next level: report
It’s no secret that Toyota has multiple versions of the reborn Supra sports car in the works, and thanks to a new report, we now have an idea of what to expect from the hardest hitter of them all: power, and lots of it. The Supra is currently available in GR form, which, depending on…
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Jeep on becoming a global company: ‘Sergio Marchionne pushed us a lot’
It’s fair to say that of the many brands that fall under the Fiat Chrysler banner, Jeep is one that stays largely focused on the US market. An awkward spot to be, design-wise, since Jeep’s SUV focus has made it by far the most successful badge in the group globally. “In the last ten years,…
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Is a new dual-cab ute worth it? The three reasons you’ll want to splurge on the new Toyota HiLux, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu D-Max and Great Wall Cannon
The thing about a new ute arriving in Australia is that the existing model spends the last month-or-so of its shelf life being run-out, with lower prices, more equipment and better deals designed to clear stock for the new arrival. And with Australia standing on the edge of a new-ute boom – what with the…
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Six new cars Mitsubishi needs in Australia
Mitsubishi is something of an unlikely success story. Despite a relatively old fleet of models (the current Pajero first went on sale in 2006) and only a single passenger car (the Lancer has finally disappeared leaving only the Mirage), the brand continues to be a consistent presence in the top 10 – finishing an impressive…
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The origins of the dual-cab ute
It’s fair to say the dual-cab ute has changed the local motoring landscape in a big way. When the two best-selling vehicles in the nation (and when, in some months, up to five of the top 10 sellers) are dual-cab utes, you can see the extent of that effect. But where did the dual-cab ute…
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RECALL: New Toyota RAV4 owners asked to drive with caution due to potentially broken suspension
Toyota Australia has recalled the new Toyota RAV4 mid-size SUV over a possible production defect that could cause its suspension to break. As such, affected owners are being asked to drive with caution. In total, 1552 RAV4s built between September 25 and October 17 last year are caught up in the recall, which involves their…
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Australia’s cheapest new cars have gotten a lot more expensive
Cars have never been safer or as well-equipped s they are in 2020, but they are also getting more expensive. The entry-price point for many brands is on the increase, and in some cases, dramatically so. This week, Nissan Australia announced its new Juke range would start at $27,990 before on-road costs – an increase…
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Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai and Kia car hack vulnerability discovered
After years of feeling like our cars are reasonably safe from thieves with coat hangers and metal rulers thanks to encryption technology, clever computer hackers are finding frightening new ways to make motor-vehicle theft easy again, with one recently discovered software failing making millions of Toyotas, Hyundais and Kias potentially vulnerable. Car owners in the…
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Why the Jeep Wrangler won’t end up like the Land Rover Defender
Land Rover’s Defender was the brand’s hold-strong classic, a characteristic it shared with Jeep’s Wrangler, but the two nameplates could be headed for distinctly different futures. Both 4x4s were directly descended from each brand’s very first war-time vehicles, and although both have recently received all-new generations, the Defender has taken a radical evolution, while the Wrangler has…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 134
Episode 134 – Why we’re so excited for the new WRX In this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell, and Tom White gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The next WRX is shaping up to be something special. The guys cover Subaru’s next fire breather and what they’re looking forward to seeing…
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Ram’s new Toyota HiLux fighter takes shape: Dakota ute looks angry as hell as a Dodge-badged performance truck
Ram’s incoming Toyota HiLux fighter is yet to be officially unveiled, but that hasn’t stopped the wide world of web peeps imagining what the brand’s Dakota will look like, and we’re particularly in love with this new version. This is the Dakota imagined as a Dodge performance truck, up to and including the bright red…
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Nissan GT-R 2021 detailed: Bold new look, 530kW power punch and high price for Godzilla
Nissan has revealed the first production example of the new GT-R supercar, which has a bold look, a massive 530kW of power and a higher price than before. If this GT-R looks familiar, it’s because it was revealed in prototype form all the way back in July 2018, when it was dubbed GT-R50 by Italdesign.…
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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance planning new future
Coming together in a time of crisis is what true partners do. And it seems the current global situation has forced Renault and Nissan to put aside their differences and come up with a new plan for its shaky Alliance; which also includes Mitsubishi. As previously reported, Nissan is due to announce a new business…
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New Audi Q3 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Premium small SUV scores new engine to take on Mercedes GLA
Audi Australia has bolstered its Q3 small SUV line-up with the introduction of two new mid-tier grades powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine. As before, the Q3 range kicks off at $46,400 before on-road costs for the 35 TFSI S tronic, but the new 40 TFSI quattro ($54,990) and 40 TFSI quattro S line ($59,400)…
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Top 5 Victoria wildlife collision hotspots revealed: study
Victoria’s top-five wildlife collision hotspots have been revealed, with Heathcote, in the state’s central district, leading the charge (see full table below). Critically, wildlife collisions are once again likely to rise as Australia settles into winter, with a 15 per cent increase expected between May and August, according to new data from AAMI. “As we…
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New Mazda BT-50 2021 rendered: New images nail what we think the Isuzu D-Max twin will look like
As we continue to countdown the days to the new Mazda BT-50’s official unveiling, new and exciting renders keep dropping, including this seemingly very accurate beauty which morphs the brand’s CX-9 SUV with a take on the Isuzu D-Max’s body styling. If Mazda’s new take on a Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival does look…
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Top 5 NSW wildlife collision hotspots revealed: study
NSW’s top-five wildlife collision hotspots have been confirmed, with Dubbo, in the state’s western district, out in front (see full table below). Crucially, wildlife collisions are once again expected to rise as Australia settles into winter, with a 15 per cent increase likely between May and August, according to fresh data from AAMI. “As we…
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New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Seven-seat Audi Q3 rival arrives
Mercedes-Benz Australia has released the pricing and specification of the first-generation GLB, which is the only small SUV with seven seats. The GLB is available in three variants: the entry-level GLB200 ($59,900 plus on-road costs), mid-range GLB250 ($73,900) and flagship AMG GLB35 ($88,900). Deliveries of the former two will start later this month, while the…
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Mercedes beats Audi to the punch, becomes first brand to rollout new side-view mirror tech
Mercedes-Benz is the first brand in Australia to introduce side-mirror cameras to a production vehicle, beating Audi, who is working on introducing the tech on its all-electric e-tron. However, you won’t find the cutting-edge technology as an option for the top-tier S-Class or opulent GLS SUV just yet, the side-mirror cameras are available first on the…