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New trends force rapid development on automakers

February 26, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

Fast-moving industry trends are having a major impact on the future plans of the world’s automakers. This story was prepared by Gerry Malloy, President of the World Car Awards Association Fast-moving industry trends such as

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Mini goes Sterling

February 25, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

THERE SEEMS TO BE NO END to the number of “limited edition” Minis and a new one has just been announced. Paying tribute to its British heritage, it’s called the Mini Countryman Sterling Edition. This

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Mercedes-Benz to offer loan car for Takata victims

February 25, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

YOU HAVE TO HAVE some sympathy for car companies caught up in the Takata airbag recall, a situation not of their own making, but costing them millions. And the ACCC seems to be on their

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More choice for Mazda CX-8 buyers

February 24, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

MAZDA HAS ANNOUNCED more choices for buyers of its large SUV, the CX-8 and especially for those who do mostly urban work. It gains a second powertrain option, more variants, and improved safety and convenience

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BMW announces pricing for X5 M and X6 M

February 24, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Upcoming new models

DESIRABLE, FAST and special the BMW X5 M and X6 M may be, but you’ll need deep pockets to park one in your driveway when they arrive in local showrooms in May.  Both models will

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What are the rules about dogs in cars?

February 24, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

THE TOYOTA ROAD RULES quiz highlighted an area of some confusion regarding dogs in cars. Apparently, 64 percent of respondents thought it was allowable to have a dog sit on your lap while driving (some

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Honda takes Civic Type R to the max.

February 21, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Upcoming new models

THE HONDA CIVIC TYPE R has always held plenty of appeal for motoring enthusiasts, although, to be honest, most of them aren’t in the over-50 age group. The latest version may change that, but be

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Tough new safety rules cause Polaris to pull out

February 19, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

IT IS SOMETIMES incomprehensible why Australia’s rules are different from those in other markets, and often far more stringent (ISOfix child seat fittings being a case in point). Now it has been announced that Australia’s

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Renault revamps its Master van

February 19, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

MANY LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES are pressed into service as travelling vans, so the upgrade and revamp of Renault’s large Master van is of interest to many over-50s. The new model arrives in local showrooms in

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Kia Sorento platform and powertrain announced

February 19, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Upcoming new models

HOT ON THE HEELS of the Kia’s release of images of the new Sorento, the company has now revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains.  The latest Sorento will be the first

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