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Cyclists feel more aware and more confident on the road than car drivers, according to a new study into the attitudes surrounding cycling in Australia. The research, from Queensland University of Technology's Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety-Queensland (CARRS-Q), found cyclists were "more confident, less inattentive and more in favour of stricter road laws" than their car-driving counterparts.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has reached new heights with a new top-of-the-range model that sits above the current flagship Kakadu edition. Pricing begins at $89,590 before on-road costs, with the Horizon edition set to receive additional features compared to the standard Kakadu priced from $84,590 plus on-road costs.

Audi Australia has given its Q2 small SUV a sporty makeover with the arrival of two new ‘Edition #2’ variants. The Edition #2 pack can be optioned for both Q2 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI quattro models for an additional $2600 and $3000 respectively. The Edition #2 pack equips the Q2 with 19-inch alloy wheels and opts for black exterior trim pieces for added contrast.

The Toyota GR Yaris hot-hatch could cost as much as $60,000 when it goes on sale in Australia at the end of this year – if pricing out of the UK is a guide. Toyota UK pricing for the rally-inspired all-wheel-drive GR Yaris released last week, lists the base-model GR Yaris (the variant due to be sold in Australia) at £29,995 (AU$59,955) including on-road costs.

Holden Special Vehicles is offering discounts of up to $9000 on runout versions of the Colorado SportsCat ute, according to a confidential dealer bulletin obtained by CarAdvice. Current 2020 model-year and late 2019 build HSV Colorado SportsCat models are available with savings of up to $5000, while early build 2019 and all 2018 models have bonuses of up to $7000 off the RRP.