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New Volkswagen Golf 2021 detailed: Alltrack and R-Line wagon variants revealed, but will they come to Australia?
Volkswagen has revealed the R-Line wagon and lifted Alltrack versions of its eighth-generation Golf range overseas, but has stopped short of confirming either for the Australian market. The wagon will reportedly share the same mild-hybrid powertrains as the incoming Mk8 Golf hatch range and will ride on an extended wheelbase, which is longer than ever…
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Can Mazda topple Toyota? New CX-5 to get six-cylinder mild hybrid to finally put the hurt on the RAV4 – report
The next Mazda CX-5 will adopt a six-cylinder SKYACTIV-X engine as it attempts to reclaim mid-size SUV share against the sales-powerhouse that is the Toyota RAV4, according to new reports out of Japan. The RAV4 has been a runaway sales success in Australia, landing as the country’s best-selling vehicle last month, and arguably cementing hybrid…
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All-new hybrid Mazda 2 is coming to tempt you from the Toyota Yaris – reports
The all-new Toyota Yaris might be making headlines at the moment, but the Japanese giant won’t be without new competitors for long, with fresh reports out of Japan suggesting a new hybrid Mazda2 will arrive next year to fight it out for the city-car crown. The reports suggest an all-new Mazda2 will debut in September…
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New Ford Escape 2022 seven-seater expected to take on Mazda CX-8, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail as true Territory successor, but will it reach Australia?
Ford is said to be preparing a seven-seat version of the new-gen Escape due sometime in the next few years with a stretched wheelbase, longer body and extra row of seats… but the big question is, will it come to Australia? Expected to be built at the same Valencia plant in Spain as the fourth-generation…
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New Subaru Forester 2021 detailed! Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival to swap 2.5-litre engine for 1.8-litre turbo from Levorg: report
According to a fresh report, Subaru has backflipped on its decision to not turbocharge the fifth-generation Forester, with the mid-size SUV to get the recently revealed second-generation Levorg’s new 1.8-litre engine next month. Best Car Web claims the 130kW/300Nm 1.8-litre turbocharged boxer four-cylinder petrol engine in question will replace the Forester’s 136kW/239Nm 2.5-litre naturally aspirated…
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New MG HS 2021 facelift in the works? Mystery SUV appears in China with bold new styling language
MG Motor has revealed a new SUV in its SAIC parent company’s home market of China, wearing the brand’s new styling language which has also appeared on leaked and teaser images of its MG5 sedan. According to a teaser image released by SAIC MG last week, this SUV’s name in its home market will be…
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New Toyota Yaris GR 2021 not aggro enough? Optional extras could turn it into the ULTIMATE hot hatch
Toyota’s Yaris GR might already be the proverbial Mr Hyde to the standard Yaris’ Dr Jekyll, but buyers can dial up the aggression to 11 thanks to a new range of Gazoo Racing addons. Revealed for the Japanese market, the exterior enhancements include a front splitter, side skirt extensions, and new rear bumper with a…
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Ford Puma 2021 launches with drive-away discounts and virtual demos to steal Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Venue sales
Ford Australia will roll-out its crucial Puma crossover later this month with promotional drive-away prices and a ‘Desk Drive’ virtual test walkaround feature to gain traction in the competitive light SUV segment. The three-variant Puma line-up opens with the base grade for $31,990 drive-away, while the mid-tier ST-Line and top-spec ST-Line V wear $33,990 and…
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China’s Toyota Land Cruiser is ready to launch! New MG Gloster 2021 is more powerful than Prado and more tech-savvy than Fortuner
MG is readying a ladder-frame LandCruiser Prado and Fortuner rival called the Gloster, with the seven-seat SUV targeting an October launch in India. Based on the LDV D90, the Gloster – named for a British WWII jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor – promises “best-in class features, luxurious interiors and new benchmarks”, all riding on a…
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How much will you pay for the new Toyota Yaris Cross 2021? NZ pricing for Mazda CX-3 rival confirmed
Pricing for the Toyota Yaris Cross has been confirmed for New Zealand, giving Australian buyers their clearest idea yet of what they’ll pay for the Japanese giant’s Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue rival when it lands locally towards the end of the year. Unsurprisingly, the Cross commands a premium over its Yaris sibling, with the…
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Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan Pathfinder: Why you should wait to buy your next large SUV
Cars keep getting bigger and bigger, but if you have a family of five, the chances are something like a Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5 just doesn’t have enough space for your needs. Enter the large SUV, which can blend practicality, space and design into one neat not-so-little package. And there’s plenty to choose from with…
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Hyundai Nexo, Toyota Mirai and other hydrogen vehicles take another step closer to Australian viability
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles such as the Hyundai Nexo and Toyota Mirai could not only become more common, but Australia could create more jobs and reduce our dependence on forgien fuel supplies. That’s according to NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean, who is set to announce plans to create hydrogen production facilities in Newcastle and Port…
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Does Mercedes-Benz have too many models?
Mercedes-Benz has decided not to build its new-generation S-Class in coupe and convertible forms, but could more niche models be on the chopping block? Speaking to journalists before the reveal of the seventh-generation S-Class last week, Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Kaellenius said the brand’s portfolio is constantly in review to see which models are still crucial.…
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China’s Toyota Land Cruiser is ready to launch! The New MG Gloster is more powerful than a Prado, and more tech-savvy than a Fortuner
MG is readying a ladder-frame LandCruiser Prado and Fortuner rival called the Gloster, with the seven-seat SUV targeting an October launch in India. The Gloster – named for a British WWII jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor – promises “best-in class features, luxurious interiors and new benchmarks”, all riding on a ladder-frame chassis that should deliver…
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From Kia Seltos and Toyota RAV4 to Ford Everest and Isuzu D-Max: Why Holden buyers must consider these alternatives
Holden is gone. Even with hundreds of unsold cars, trucks and SUVs still sat on de-branded dealer forecourts, the company once proudly proclaimed as ‘Australia’s Own’ checked out long ago. It no longer exists. Some may argue that Holden died when the last VF II Commodore rolled off the Elizabeth production line in October 2017,…
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MG’s electric strategy revealed: Hybrid models ‘are going to be a focus’ for rebooted brand in the short-term
MG Motor Australia says it will shift its focus to hybrid models in the short term, suggesting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) could have a place in its line-up in Australia. Speaking to CarsGuide at the launch of the new MG ZST small SUV, MG Motor Australia product director Danny Lenartic explained that while the brand was…
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How Hyundai plans to take on Tesla
Hyundai announced this week it has teamed up with K-Pop superstars BTS to release a song called ‘Ioniq: I’m On It’. Why is that a big deal? Well, to put in context for those that don’t understand K-Pop, it’s the equivalent of Ford hiring The Beatles in the 1960s to write a song about the…
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New Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021 to adopt S-Class technologies
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed its next-generation C-Class will break cover next year, likely sporting design and tech influences from the just-revealed S-Class flagship. Though some new Mercedes technologies have debuted on other models in the past and trickled up to more expensive models, Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Kaellenius hinted that the new C-Class will likely be heavily…
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Lexus IS F 2021 to be revealed in November! New Mercedes-AMG C63 rival to return with naturally aspirated V8: report
According to a new report, Lexus will reveal three very exciting models in the next year or so, with an expansion of its F high-performance line-up to come, headlined by the returning IS F sports sedan with a naturally aspirated V8. The 5.0-litre petrol engine in question already does service in the RC F sports…
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New Mazda CX-30 2021 sourcing switches to Japan, but Kia Seltos and Toyota C-HR rival stays steady on price
The popular Mazda CX-30 has joined its smaller CX-3 stablemate in switching sourcing from Thailand to Japan for Australian-bound vehicles, citing “production efficiencies” in the face of fluctuating currency exchanges. From July production, the CX-30′s two top grades – Touring and Astina – switched to being imported from Hiroshima, followed a month later by the…