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Month: June 2020
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New Audi Q5 2021 detailed: BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC rival gets midlife facelift
Audi has revealed the facelifted version of the second-generation Q5 mid-size SUV ahead of its Australian launch in the first half of next year. Up front, the new Q5 sports the latest version of Audi’s signature Singleframe grille, which is flanked by redesigned LED headlights, while a fresh bumper with larger side air intakes resides below.…
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New Land Rover Defender Hard Top 2021 detailed: Could this SUV workhorse replace your Toyota HiLux dual-cab ute?
Land Rover will resurrect the Hard Top nameplate for its new Defender off-roader, denoting a workhorse-orientated variant for both the three-door 90 and five-door 110 body styles. What’s different in the Hard Top? Land Rover has maximised the rear cargo area with the removal of second- and third-row seats, while also fitting out the interior…
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New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Mercedes-Benz CLA rival adds mid-range variant
BMW has added a mid-grade variant to its 2 Series Gran Coupe range, offering a middle ground between the entry-level 218i and performance oriented M235i with which the Gran Coupe range launched with earlier this year. Closer in its specification to the base three-cylinder 218i, the 220i adds a more powerful 2.0-litre engine, producing peak…
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New Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Mercedes-AMG E63 rivals go hybrid
Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and full specification for the new-generation RS6 Avant wagon and RS7 Sportback liftback ahead of their combined launch on July 24. The RS6 Avant is priced from $216,000 plus on-road costs, while the RS7 Sportback charges $224,000, making them a massive $32,355 and $37,140 cheaper than their predecessors. Both models…
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New Porsche Cayenne 2020 recalled: Second leak risk in a week involves nearly 200 SUVs
Porsche Australia has recalled the Cayenne large SUV for the second time in a week, with a leak risk once again behind the move. However, unlike the last recall, this one involves the Cayenne wagon and coupe’s unnamed entry-level variants and a potential issue with the transmission oil pipe, which may have a compromised welded…
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100 years of Mazda
MAZDA AT 100 | MAZDA IN THE UK The first Mazda cars were imported to the UK in 1969, starting with the Mazda R100 Coupe. Over the last fifty years more than 30 different Mazda models have been imported to the UK. Mazda Motors UK Ltd was founded in 2001 and gave Mazda a wholly…
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Ducati delivers first Superleggera V4
SUPERLEGGERA V4 001/500 DELIVERED AT BORGO PANIGALE Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO, personally delivered model number 001/500 and the certificate of authenticity of the Superleggera V4 to the lucky owner Belgian Ducatista Filip Van Schil, who already owns nine Ducati motorcycles, was invited to Borgo Panigale to pick up his Superleggera V4 “Receiving the motorbike directly…
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New Alpina XB7 2021 pricing and specs detailed: BMW X7 goes to next level with sports-luxury makeover
Alpina Australia has confirmed pricing and full specification for the XB7 upper-large SUV, its take on the recently launched BMW X7. Set to take on the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 from the first quarter of next year, the XB7 is Alpina Australia’s flagship model and therefore priced appropriately, at $264,900 plus on-road costs, or $85,000 more…
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New Honda Civic Type R 2020 made more ‘fast and furious’ by Mugen
Renowned Honda tuners Mugen have applied their trade to the 2020 Civic Type R, offering bolt-on parts to turn the already-Power Rangers-like styling of the stock hot hatch to full-on Megazord levels. Adding a number of exterior enhancements, the Mugen Civic Type R wears a jutting front splitter, extended side skirts and a larger rear…
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Hyundai Kona 2021 to get new turbo engines, automatic transmissions and N-Line grade: report
It’s no secret Hyundai has a midlife facelift on the way for the first-generation Kona small SUV, and thanks to a new report, we now have some key details on what’s coming. According to The Korean Car Blog, the facelifted Kona will be powered by at least three new four-cylinder engines, which will be mated…
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New Kia Seltos 2021 could score all-electric option to take on Hyundai Kona Electric
A recent leak has revealed that Kia will roll out an electric version of its popular Seltos small SUV by the end of the year in international markets, but does Australia have its hand up for the emissions-free model? Speaking to CarsGuide, a Kia Australia representative said the brand is committed to introducing an all-electric…
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New BMW M3 2021 detailed: Rear-wheel drive and manual to officially live on – as options
BMW has officially let the cat out of the bag, confirming the new-generation M3 mid-size sedan will be available with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission, although buyers will have other options. In a teaser video released on YouTube, BMW showed a camouflaged prototype of the new M3 completing testing at the Nurburgring, giving very…
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New Honda Accord 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Toyota Camry rival now costs more to buy
A little over six months after its launch, Honda Australia has increased the 10th-generation Accord mid-size sedan’s pricing by up to $1500. When the new Accord arrived in mid-December, it did so as a 2019 model (MY19), which will be replaced by the 2021 model (MY21) next month. Despite the big change in model years,…
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Rare BMW E30 M3EVO II In No Reserve Auction
1988 BMW M3 EVO II E30 for auction with TheMarket.co.ukNumber 114 of just 500 examples made and finished in Macau BlueNo reserve auction with a guide price of £50,000 to £70,000Online auction to start on Monday 29th June and close on Monday 6th JulyOne of only 500 BMW M3 EVO II cars made will sell…
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Final Ford Mustang R-Spec 2020 muscle cars hit showrooms, not all sold out
Ford Australia has confirmed that a “limited number” of supercharged Mustang R-Spec vehicles are still available to customers, despite earlier reports that the home-grown model had been sold out. After delaying production of its Mustang R-Spec to focus on producing 200,000 face shields for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford is now shipping the…
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Australia’s next tough truck? Ford F-150 2021 detailed: New Ram 1500 rival resets benchmark
Ford has revealed the 14th generation of the best-selling new vehicle in the US, the F-150 full-size pick-up. What’s changed? Check out the new aluminium body panels (including the power-dome bonnet), the C-shaped LED signatures front and rear, and the wider tracks. There are also now 11 different grilles (with active air shutters) to choose…
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The latest on Hyundai’s new ute: Pandemic hasn’t derailed dual-cab plans
Good news, ute fans. The Coronavirus hasn’t derailed Hyundai’s plans to launch a new dual-cab ute, with work on a true Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival so far unaffected by the international pandemic. Hyundai and Kia have previously confirmed work had begun on a new dual-cab, with former Hyundai chief JW Lee having told…
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New Ram 1500 TRX 2021: Here’s when you’ll see the Ford Raptor eater in all its supercharged V8 glory
Ram is drawing closer to revealing its answer to the venerable Ford F-150 Raptor full-size pick-up, the aptly named 1500 TRX (pronounced T-Rex). The truck specialist released a teaser video on its social media channels, confirming the 1500 TRX will be revealed in the US in “late summer” this year, which covers August and September.…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 139
Episode 139 – New Mazda BT-50 deep dive In this episode, James Cleary, Andrew Chesterton, and Peter Anderson gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know if you’re keen to see the H2X Snowy hit Aussie roads by emailing comments@carsguide.com.au…
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“We’re interested in the Santa Cruz”: How Hyundai’s mini-HiLux is still a chance for Australia
Don’t put a nail in the Santa Cruz’s Australian coffin just yet, with the brand confirming its interest in the pint-sized ute as a “niche” product for our market. Now, it must be said, that’s far from a confirmation, and Hyundai is quick to point out that the Santa Cruz is not currently available in…