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24 Feb 2020

Ford Focus could be on the chopping block

Andrew Maclean

Not long after it axed the Mondeo, Ford says it is evaluating its other passenger car, the Focus. FORD IS KEEPING a sharp eye on its Focus small car and could axe conventional variants in the lineup as a result of Australia’s changing automotive tastes. The blue oval has confirmed it has officially cut the […]

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24 Feb 2020

2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M pricing announced

Alex Rae

BMW’s new X5 M and X6 M rivals for the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S and Porsche Cayenne Turbo are soon to arrive in Australia. BMW AUSTRALIA HAS announced pricing and specifications for its brutish Bavarian duo the X5 M and X6 M, which will land in showrooms this May carrying an increase in price, power […]

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Ford Ranger Raptor V8 Australia
21 Feb 2020

Ford admits “desire” to create V8 Raptor and further variants

Andrew Maclean

Rumours are swirling about Ford Australia producing a Ranger Raptor V8, and the local arm says it wants one in its lineup, along with other performance utes. 

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VW Amarok Core V6 manual
21 Feb 2020

2020 VW Amarok V6 manual Core review

Alex Rae

LITTLE MORE THAN 12 months ago Volkswagen unleashed its cut-price Amarok Core V6, offering one of the dual-cab ute market’s gruntiest options for a touch over $50,000. And we say it’s the gruntiest option now given that Mercedes-Benz has pulled its X-Class offering – the only V6 rival to the Amarok – almost as quickly […]

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Ford Mustang R-Spec australia front track
21 Feb 2020

2020 Ford Mustang R-Spec Review

Andrew Maclean

CARS ARE ALL about numbers, especially those exotic machines built specifically for driving enthusiasts. The bigger the number, the faster it is. The more desirable it is. And usually the more expensive it is. So, what happens when a car is missing one of those crucial figures? Well, in the case of the locally-developed, supercharged […]

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BMW ALpina B3 touring australia
18 Feb 2020

Alpina Australia confirms B3 Sedan and Touring price and spec

Alex Rae

BMW might not have an M3 wagon but Alpina’s B3 wagon is as good as it gets, and it’s coming to Australia this year from $146k.

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