News1st Mar 20182 min read2019 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe spied…News1st Mar 20182 min read2019 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe spied…
News1st Mar 20182 min read2018 Mahindra XUV500 pricing and specs…James WongPricing and specifications for the updated 2018 Mahindra XUV500 range have been revealed this week, with the seven-seat SUV kicking off at $25,990 drive-away – $4000 cheaper than before. Available in two grades, the revised XUV500 now gets a 2.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, making 103kW of power and 320Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed Aisin-sourced automatic transmission as standard - replacing the previous model's turbo diesel. …
News28th Feb 20182 min read2018 Mercedes-Benz X350d revealed…Scott CollieMercedes-Benz has officially unveiled its range-topping X350d 4MATIC pickup, powered by a 3.0-litre V6 making 190kW and 550Nm. Those outputs slightly outdo those of the V6 Volkswagen Amarok, which makes 165kW of power and 550Nm of torque in regular driving, or 180kW and 580Nm for a ten-second overboost. Peak torque is available between 1400 and 3200rpm, and peak power comes in at 3400rpm. …
News28th Feb 20182 min readSeat launches integrated Shazam service…News28th Feb 20182 min readSeat launches integrated Shazam service…
News28th Feb 20181 min readVolkswagen Golf, Passat, Polo, CC, Eos and Up! join Takata recall…Scott CollieVolkswagen has announced a multi-stage recall for 106,804 vehicles, after the Australian Federal Government yesterday announced a mandatory recall of vehicles fitted with Takata airbags. The company is at pains to mention none of these vehicles are fitted with the more dangerous 'alpha' inflators, and points out no current-generation cars are impacted. The list of included cars and the number of vehicles included is below: …
News28th Feb 20186 min readAustralia's Takata recall: Strict rules and penalties, but little compensation…Mike Stevens
News28th Feb 20182 min readRenault Australia wants Kadjar crossover…Mike CostelloThe relatively-new Renault Australia management has put the Kadjar small-SUV back on its radar, preferably in updated guise during 2019. The Kadjar, which shares its platform with the big-selling Nissan Qashqai, would allow Renault Australia to fill the smaller Captur and larger Koleos in its range. Given the SUV market's continued growth — it accounts for more of the market than traditional passenger cars — the car would clearly help Renault shift more cars. …
