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Lexus GS axed: Last orders called for Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series rival
Lexus has discontinued its answer to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series large sedans, the GS. Speaking to CarsGuide, an Australia brand spokesperson said: “Lexus has confirmed production of the GS and GS F will cease later this year.” They added “the GS and GS F remain available in Australian showrooms”, but for how…
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Lincoln, SEAT and Dacia: Could these car brands succeed Down Under?
When news came through that the Lincoln Navigator, a large American luxury SUV, would soon be available in Australia, we started thinking… what other foreign badges could we see on local roads? In the case of the Lincoln, the 336kW/691Nm SUV is imported and converted to right-hand-drive by International Motor Cars, the same mob that…
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Toyota Land Cruiser V8 diesel safe! “No plan” to axe off-road icon’s eight-cylinder engine
The new 300 Series LandCruiser’s shift to a V6 engine family won’t spell the end of eight-cylinder power for the broader range, with Toyota confirming there is “no plan” to retire the eight-cylinder engine from the iconic 70 Series. International reports have suggested Toyota is retiring its petrol V8 engine family to focus instead on…
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The design element that could break your dual-cab ute’s chassis
Type `dual-cab broken chassis’ into a search engine and you’ll be bombarded with horrific photos and heart-wrenching stories of just that; dual-cab utes more or less broken in two. And now there’s a fresh theory on what might be happening. One engineer who spoke to CarsGuide has warned that part of the problem might be…
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The new cars and SUVs Australia is lucky to get in 2020
Despite the harsh reality that Australia is a tiny sales blip on most manufacturer’s radars, we have one of the world’s most hotly-contested markets. There are a lot of factors that prevent certain models from launching here – mainly that it costs a lot of money to develop cars for right-hand-drive production, especially cars that…
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Does Ford even need a new Focus RS?
In a blow to hot hatch fans around the world, news leaked this week that Ford has decided to axe the next-generation Focus RS. According to European reports, the fourth-generation of the red-hot Focus has been abandoned because of the cost of developing a hybrid powertrain such a car would require to meet the latest…
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New Chevrolet Corvette range leaked! Up to 746kW of power to be on offer via hybrid twin-turbo V8: report
Chevrolet is busy preparing its new-generation Corvette range, and according to a new report, we now have an idea of what to expect – namely, up to 746kW of power. Citing a leaked General Motors (GM) document, Hagerty claims to now know Chevrolet’s plans for the new Corvette sports car, including the engines and model…
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New Hyundai Ioniq 2021 confirmed! Next-gen electric car to be based on Prophecy concept: report
Hyundai is reportedly preparing two new all-electric vehicles for release soon, with one of them being the second-generation Ioniq hatch, which will be based on the Prophecy concept that was revealed last month. Speaking to Auto Express, Hyundai’s design boss, SangYup Lee, revealed there will be a production version of the Prophecy as well as…
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New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020 supply to increase! Thousands of extra fuel-efficient SUVs due soon
The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 has been selling like hotcakes since its Australian launch last May, so much so that its new hybrid variants have been subject to unprecedented delivery times, but they will significantly improved in the second half of this year. Toyota Australia has secured incremental supply of the RAV4 Hybrid mid-size SUV from…
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New Tesla Model S 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Flagship electric car now more expensive
Tesla Australia has adjusted the pricing of its flagship all-electric sedan, the Model S. Before we explain the changes, though, it’s worth discussing Tesla Australia has been quoting its Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) without Luxury Car Tax (LCT) included (where applicable). Instead, it’s added to the equation as part of their on-road costs. This…
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CarsGuide Podcast: Tools in the Shed ep. 130
Episode 130 – New Nissan 400Z and GT-R – what we’d love to see In this episode, James Cleary, Richard Berry, and Matt Campbell gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: What Nissan’s future will look like, especially with the possibility of a 400Z and new GT-R What we’ve been driving this…
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New Skoda Scala 2020 versus the world: Czech hatch sets sights on Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla
Skoda’s incoming Scala small car brings distinguished looks and a high level of standard equipment, but does the European hatch offer enough to take on less-expensive segment leaders? With a starting price of $27,690 plus on-road costs for the manual 110TSI variant, the Scala isn’t so much aimed at the budget end of the market,…
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New Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 confirmed for Australia! Handsome SUV coming to give Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue a headache
Toyota’s newest SUV is already confirmed for Australia, with the just-revealed Yaris Cross to arrive in Australia in late 2020. The addition of the Yaris Cross will see Toyota’s SUV family grow to seven models, which will now kick off with the high-riding hatchback, step up to the C-HR, the RAV4, the Prado, Kluger and…
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Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ 2021 detailed! New non-turbo 2.4-litre engine to produce 162kW and 240Nm – reports
The next Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ could be revealed as early as March next year, and will be sporting a non-turbo 2.4-litre engine good for 162kW and 240Nm. That’s the word out of Japan, where local media are reporting the performance twins are readying for the their public debut, while also counteracting earlier reports that…
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New Skoda Scala 2020 pricing and specs detailed: European Toyota Corolla rival arrives with high-spec base variant
Skoda has confirmed pricing and specification for its incoming Scala small hatch that will replace the Rapid nameplate from June. The Scala will launch with two mainline variants, the 110TSI and Monte Carlo, as well as a limited Launch Edition. All variants will share the same 110kW/250Nm four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Kicking off the range…
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New Tesla Model 3 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Entry-level electric car now dearer
Tesla Australia has increased the pricing of its entry-level all-electric sedan, the Model 3. Before we get stuck into the changes, though, it’s worth pointing out Tesla Australia has been quoting its Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) without Luxury Car Tax (LCT) included (where applicable). Instead, it’s added to the equation as part of their on-road…
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Nissan Australia sees opportunity in the wake of Holden exit, Honda restructure
Nissan Australia is set to capitalise on the exit of Holden from the local market, hoping to snag some of the former-leading brand’s sales share that accounted for just over four per cent of overall volume last year. In raw numbers, Holden sold 43,176 units in 2019, placing it as the 10th most-popular brand, while…
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New Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e 2021 detailed: Audi Q5 rival goes plug-in hybrid
Land Rover has revealed a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its Discovery Sport mid-size SUV, which is due in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of next year. Dubbed P300e, the powertrain option combines Land Rover’s new 147kW 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine with an 80kW synchronous permanent magnet electric motor integrated into the rear axle. Combined…
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New Range Rover Evoque P300e 2021 detailed: BMW X5 rival adds plug-in hybrid
Range Rover has debuted a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of its Evoque mid-size SUV, and it is scheduled to go on sale in Australia in the second quarter of next year. Dubbed P300e, the powertrain option pairs Range Rover’s new 147kW 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine with an 80kW synchronous permanent magnet electric motor integrated into…
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New Mitsubishi Express 2020 detailed: Toyota HiAce rival emerges to shake-up van segment
Mitsubishi Australia has revealed the fourth-generation Express mid-size van, which will enter showrooms in July. If the new Express looks familiar, it’s because it’s a rebadged version of the third-generation French-built Renault Trafic, with Mitsubishi leveraging its Alliance partnership to re-enter the van segment in Australia after a seven-year absence. Aside from the obvious badge…