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New VW Amarok ute shown at meeting
Volkswagen has begun spurring anticipation for its new Amarok ute, teasing a sketch during an annual meeting. THIS IS the first official glimpse at the 2022 VW Amarok ute. Shown during VW’s Annual Media Conference in Germany overnight, the sketch of the German car maker’s second-generation model was shown. While over-styled in the typical concept […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR pricing and spec revealed
What might be the last special edition of the current generation Golf GTI will arrive in Australia soon. VOLKSWAGEN HAS announced pricing and availability for its limited-edition Golf GTI TCR. Named in honour of Volkswagen’s participation in the European Touring Car Racing series, the GTI TCR is the most powerful GTI in history, eclipsing the […]
2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX review
Mitsubishi has given its Triton-based Pajero Sport a facelift for 2020 with some noticeable enhancements outside and not as visible improvements underneath. We road-tested the base-grade GLX to see what they bring to the table in this value-edged offering. THE GOOD: Value, off-road ability, comfy cabin, easy driveability THE BAD: No seven-seat option in base […]
Over 100,000 Mitsubishi Tritons recalled for fire risk
Over 100,000 Mitsubishi Tritons have been recalled due to a fire risk near the towbar. MITSUBISHI AUSTRALIA has issued a recall notice on its Triton ute, finding a fault that could cause vehicles to catch fire. The problem affects 102,616 Triton MQ and MR models which were sold in Australia from 3 February 2015 – […]
Ford Puma pricing and specification revealed
Ford’s newest SUV will land in showrooms from $30k this year. FORD AUSTRALIA has announced local pricing and specifications for its Ford Puma SUV. Landing in showrooms form the second half of 2020 around October, the all-new model is priced from $29,990 plus on-road costs and available in three different trim grades: Puma $29,990 Puma […]
New York Auto Show postponed
New York will not go ahead with its upcoming auto show in April, moving it towards the end of the year to avoid a coronavirus outbreak. CORONAVIRUS HAS struck another motor show, forcing the New York Auto Show to cancel its planned start in April to after Detroit, now running from August. Just six weeks […]