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Ford Falcon XA GT RPO 83 sold for $300K
One of Australia’s greatest barn finds has gone to auction, here’s the latest live result. July 31: Chicken Coupe sells for $300,909! July 27: Grays Online opened bidding on the “Chicken Coupe” this weekend and, while punters said it should exceed $200,000, as of this Monday morning, it has exceeded $300,000. Needless to say, the […]
2020 Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X X20 Astina review
Our full review and technical breakdown on the all-new 2020 Mazda3 Skyactiv-X. Mazda’s world-first Skyactiv-X engine has finally arrived in Australia, bringing a second 2.0-litre petrol option into the Mazda 3 lineup (and soon the CX-30 SUV). As far as excitement factor goes for car nerds and the mechanically interested, this is high up on […]
2021 Kia Sorento pricing announced
Kia’s new Sorento will arrive in September, and pricing has been announced for the core model range. Kia Australia has revealed pricing and some specifications for the new Sorento seven-seat SUV range, with a push upwards in every department expected from the South Korean car. “The outgoing Sorento was a game-changer in the Australian market […]
Renault Clio and Zoe cut in favour of strengthened SUV lineup
Renault Australia is making room on showroom floors for a stronger SUV lineup, seeing the end of well-known Clio and short-lived Zoe. Renault Australia will cut all but one passenger car in its local lineup as it seeks to bolster sales from new SUVs. Pained for sales this already, the Clio and Zoe are the […]
Victorian and QLD mobile phone cameras turn on this week
Victoria and Queensland on the cusp of activating cameras to hand out fines and points for using a mobile phone while driving. Victoria will begin trailing special new cameras this week to detect mobile phone use behind the wheel and “and potentially other illegal driving activities.” The announcements come as Queensland also announced that it […]
CO2 emissions target set by Australian car industry
The Australian car industry has set its own CO2 emissions targets for 2030. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries today announced that the local car industry will impose its own emissions target scheme in light of inaction by the Federal Government. Emissions targets are strict and enforced in Europe, the US, and other countries around […]