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Two clever: ŠKODA Karoq now a double act

Skoda is one of the lesser-known Volkswagen Group brands and that group is extensive. Volkswagen, Lamborghini, Seat. Porsche and even Bugatti are part and parcel of the German company. Skoda has been an almost forgotten part of the Australian market for a while but recently they’ve enjoyed a bit of a resurgence when Volkswagen decided […]

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Volkswagen touareg Adventure

Off the beaten track: Volkswagen Touareg Adventure special edition returns

12th June 2020 Builds on standard spec of 190TDI Premium Selection of two unique two-tone Savona leather interiors Four-wheel steering as standard Additional advanced Offroad settings: Gravel & Sand Additional engine underbody protection Volkswagen Australia has announced the return in August of its Touareg Adventure model with a new range of standard features and unique

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Jeep Compass

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

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

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

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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Audi RS 3 New

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

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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Kia Picanto

UPGRADED KIA PICANTO: DISTINCTIVE NEW DESIGN

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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Kia Rio

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

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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Takata Airbag Danger

“Don’t Drive Your Car” – Thousands of Qld Cars fitted with a Takata Airbag

I recently helped a lady buy a new car when her old car (21 years of age) was taken off the road. She was driving a Toyota Echo and only checked with a dealer when she received a MUST CHECK letter about the Takata airbag in her car She’d been driving her grandchildren to and

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