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THE REVAMPED MY20 JEEP COMPASS RANGE WITH LEGENDARY CAPABILITY ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA

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Jeep Australia has released the MY20 Jeep Compass line-up with a massive ‘mea culpa’ marketing campaign on their brand. Jeeps reputation was severly damaged back in the middle of the decade, where their customer satisfaction was at an industry low. Only time will tell whether they can resuscitate that reputation, but the new MY20 Jeep […]

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MERCEDES-AMG GT R PRO SET FOR AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH: PRICING AND SPECIFICATION ANNOUNCED

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Fancy one of these? Even the nomenclature is a mouthful – Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro. And while the price quoted by Mercedes-Benz is not on the road, in Queensland, my calculations indicate that it will be circa $491,560 depending on the amount that dealers will charge for Delivery and Handling. June 10, 2020: The wildest

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Affordable European Luxury – ŠKODA Superb Scout

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It might have an unusual name but Skoda Superb Scout is just that – Superb. 9th June 2020 ŠKODA Superb Scout, a limited edition version of its multiple award winning Superb wagon, goes on sale this week. ŠKODA Australia Director Michael Irmer said that with the revised Superb sedan and wagon ranges not due until

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The Audi RS 3 returns to Australia, sharper than ever before

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Explosive performance from the distinctive 294kW/480Nm Audi 5cyl Sansom: “The Audi RS 3 is a contemporary performance car icon and we’re delighted to have it back in our line-up” RS 3 returns with a special Carbon Edition, starting at $87,200* Zetland, June 5, 2020 – Audi Australia is welcoming the return of the highly anticipated

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UPGRADED KIA PICANTO: DISTINCTIVE NEW DESIGN

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Refreshed design for GT-Line and GT variants Upgraded Picanto on-sale in Australia in third quarter 5 June 2020: Kia’s smallest warrior, the Kia Picanto will benefit from distinctive styling changes on its premium models as well as some category first in new technology across the range. Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer Damien Meredith praised

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS AUSTRALIA RELEASES EXPRESS VAN PRICING, WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

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When the last iteration of the Mitsubishi Express finished in Australia, MMAL were on their own. The new 2020 Mitsubishi Express Van is a clone of the Renault Traffic and with capacity of Mitsubishi Motors Australia, there’s no doubt that it will sell well and arguably in greater numbers that the Renault version Competitive value

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The all-new Audi A6 Allroad Quattro arrives in Australia

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Direct from Audi HQ in Australia comes their release on the new Audi A6 Allroad Quattro. Striking design and excellent off-road capabilities Ticehurst: “For some of our most loyal owners, the Audi A6 allroad quattro has always been ‘just right’” Audi A6 allroad 45 TDI quattro starts at $109,500* Zetland, May 29, 2020 – Audi

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‘BIG CAR’ TECHNOLOGY AND REFRESHED DESIGN HEADLINE UPGRADED KIA RIO

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Refreshed exterior design provides a bolder more attractive appearance New high-tech driver assistance and safety Upgraded Rio on-sale in Australia in July 2020 27 May 2020: The upgraded fourth-generation Kia Rio will be welcomed into the Kia Motors Australia garage as the latest iteration of a long-serving brand favourite. With significant upgrades the mid-generation revision

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New Mini Countryman Breaks Cover

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Distinctive new front and rear look with redesigned front grille Standard LED headlights, fog lights and LED rear lights in Union Jack design New colour palettes and Piano Black Exterior option Latest generation of engines with upgrades and enhanced PHEV range New digital cockpit display and enhanced infotainment systems Arrives in Australia end 2020 27

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Touareg V8: Volkswagen’s most powerful production SUV is confirmed for Australia

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May 26th 2020 “The pinnacle of the Volkswagen’s passenger range and its most powerful production SUV to date arrives in quarter four this year, it can be confirmed. Volkswagen’s Touareg V8 TDI R-Line packs a 4.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that delivers 310kW and a formidable 900Nm.” As a Volkswagen dealer from 2008 to 2015, I was one

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