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Month: July 2020
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Will new Isuzu D-Max dominate the dual-cab market in Australia? Ute outsells Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara combined in Thailand
If the proof of a new model’s quality is its sales success, then the new Isuzu D-Max is living up the hype, at least in Thailand, where the new dual-cab is outselling the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton combined. It’s massive result for the Thai-built D-Max. While always a popular option in Thailand,…
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Kia Stinger 2021 spied undisguised! Aggressive new design to pair with more powerful twin-turbo V6: report
The facelifted version of the Kia Stinger is now tantalisingly close to being revealed, but now we have a very good idea of what visual changes it will bring to the rear-wheel-drive sedan. Spy shots published by Korean Car Blog show an undisguised Stinger facelift development mule from behind, where most of the visual changes…
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Toyota silences Land Cruiser 300 Series doubters! New off-road icon to offer more grunt, towing and capability than V8-powered 200 Series – regardless of how many cylinders it has
If you’re worried the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will be somehow softer than the 200 Series, you need not be, with the brand here promising the new model will be better in every way than the car it replaces. That’s the word from Toyota Australia’s sales and marketing chief, Sean Hanley, who was only too…
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New Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ 2020 reach end of the line: Preparations begin for next-gen models to take on Mazda MX-5
Subaru Japan has announced it has stopped taking orders for new BRZ models, winding down production of the first-generation sports car in preparation for the all-new version expected in 2021. With the Toyota 86 sister car built from the same Gunma facility in Japan, order books for the T-branded rear-drive coupe are also expected to…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 144
Episode 144 – Could this be our first look at the new LDV T60? In this episode, James Cleary, Marcus ‘Crafty’ Craft and Justin Hilliard gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: – The recent reveal of a new Maxus pick-up concept. Could this be our first look at the new…
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New Alpine A110S 2021: More powerful Porsche Cayman, Toyota Supra rival firming for Australia
Renault’s sports-car brand, Alpine, appears to have a future in Australia, with the new A110S coupe firming for a local release. Speaking to journalists this week, Renault Australia marketing director Felix Boulin promised an update on Alpine’s local plans is coming soon, with the brand currently under serious financial pressure globally. “We are continuing with the Alpine…
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New Holden Colorado 2021 detailed: What was coming next for the lion brand’s Ford Ranger rival
On December 10, 2019, otherwise known as the day it announced the retirement of the storied Commodore and Astra nameplates, Holden revealed a “significant MY21 upgrade” was on the way for its most important model, the Colorado ute, in the Spring of 2020. Fast forward to February 17, 2020, and General Motors (GM) confirmed Holden…
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 2021 detailed: Porsche 911 rival gets more powerful entry level as GT S exits
Mercedes-AMG has rejigged the GT supercar’s line-up, with a more powerful entry-level variant released to effectively replace the exiting GT S. Previously, four full-time versions of the GT were available overseas: entry-level GT, mid-range GT S and GT C, and flagship GT R, all of which could be had as a Coupe or a Roadster.…
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Meet the toughest Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series yet: Icon given a truly menacing makeover
Tired of waiting for Toyota to confirm a Final Edition for the 200 Series LandCruiser? Let this menacing makeover from SCL Global whet your appetite for what’s possible. The Russian aftermarket outfitters call this makeover Hakama, and it certainly pumps up the tough factor for Toyota’s ageing icon. The kit includes a new and sharply…
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New Mazda 3 Turbo 2021 hot hatch hopes dashed: “No plans” for Australian model to steal crown from Hyundai i30 N, Volkswagen Golf GTI
Australia will miss out on the turbocharged Mazda3 halo that could have lined up against the likes Hyundai’s i30 N and the Volkswagen Golf GTI due to constraints in production. Speaking to CarsGuide at the launch of the new semi-compression ignition Mazda3 SkyActiv X, Mazda Australia marketing boss Alastair Doak ruled out a local launch of the…
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Could the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2021 be the safest production car ever?
Armed with innovative airbags and crash-ready suspension, the new-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class upper-large sedan might just be the safest series-production vehicle yet. While the S-Class adopts a centre airbag to reduce head clashes between drivers and front passengers during side impacts, it’s a safety technology that’s been done before, albeit just recently. What are more innovative,…
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RECALL: More than 3000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLS cars and GLC SUVs may have seatbelt fault
Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 3115 examples of the C-Class mid-size car, E-Class and CLS large cars, and GLC mid-size SUV over a potential issue with their seatbelts. The recall involves MY18-MY19 vehicles sold between August 1, 2018, and March 29, 2019, with the notice saying their front seatbelt buckle housings “may not have been correctly…
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New start for Genesis: Hyundai luxury brand opens more traditional dealership space to steal Lexus sales
It appears Australian’s may not be ready to buy cars from a CBD store, rather than a traditional dealership. Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis, is changing tacit in the local market by adding a more traditional dealership space to go with its flagship stores. These photos show a new Genesis showroom in Marion Street, Parramatta, just off…
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New Mercedes-Benz T-Class 2022 teased: New light van aims to outclass Volkswagen Caddy with passenger focus
Mercedes-Benz Vans is teasing its next new model, a small van that will be called T-Class and launch internationally in the first half of 2022. Positioned as a passenger-focused companion to the Citan light-commercial van, which is under study for introduction to Australia, both nameplates will share the same platform and development with the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi…
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New Nissan Navara 2021 to skip electrification but Mitsubishi Triton-based replacement due in 2024 to include hybrid tech to rival Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux
Will electrification play a part in the Nissan Navara over the next five years? The answer is no and yes. No initially, because by the end of this year, the existing D23-series mid-sized pick-up truck is set to undergo a substantial visual makeover for the 2021 model year, though the platform and powertrain will most…
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Renault Alaskan: Australia to skip Nissan Navara twin, wait for new Mitsubishi Triton-based dual-cab ute
Renault Australia is still hoping to expand its LCV line-up beyond vans, with the Alaskan and Duster Oroch dual-cab utes still on its radar, but just not in the short term. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Renault Australia corporate communications manager Andrew Ellis reiterated the current-generation Alaskan is off the table locally, despite years spent trying…
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‘Here for the long haul’: Renault remains committed to Australia amid ‘premium alternative’ push
Renault has reconfirmed it is planning to remain in Australia “for the long haul”, as it continues to establish itself “as a premium alternative to the mainstream brands”. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Renault Australia managing director Anouk Poelmann reiterated the company’s commitment to the market, at time when some of its rivals are either pulling…
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New Renault Arkana 2021 confirmed: Coupe-style SUV to replace Kadjar and rival Volkswagen T-Roc
Renault Australia has confirmed it will axe the recently launched Kadjar small SUV, with it to be replaced by the coupe-style Arkana in the second half of next year. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Renault Australia senior product manager Charly Clercin revealed the Kadjar will make way for the “segment-breaking” Arkana, which is claimed to combine…
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Renault Australia axes Clio, Zoe hatchbacks as new Captur nears 2021 launch as part of SUV focus
Renault Australia has abandoned its plans to sell the new-generation Clio and facelifted Zoe light hatchbacks as part of its SUV focus, which will continue with the new-generation Captur light SUV in the first quarter of next year. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Renault Australia senior product manager Charly Clercin revealed recent global events forced the…
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New Kia Sorento 2021 pricing and specs detailed: Unprecedented safety for Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9 rival
Kia Motors will release the all-new, fourth-generation Sorento seven-seat SUV later next month, ushering in class-leading level of safety as well as worthwhile strides in efficiency, quality, space and specification for the 18-year-old nameplate. Although full details – including pricing for two of the four grades – have yet to be released, we know that…