New BMW iX breaks cover
BMW AUSTRALIA WILL INTRODUCE the enhanced BMW iX, which had its world premiere last month, by the middle of 2025. It will introduce one variant at that time, the iX xDrive45 M Sport, which supersedes
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Kia shows off PV5 MPV and cargo van
KIA CORPORATION HAS UNVEILED THE exterior design of its PV5 Passenger and Cargo models ahead of the brand’s second Kia EV Day, which will be held in Tarragona, Spain, later this month. Previewed by the
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See common sense with spare specs in the car
A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE (and especially older people) need to wear prescription glasses when driving. And even though 95 percent of sensory input to the brain comes from the eyes, a significant proportion of people
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Lightning Strikes Twice – driving two significant Ferraris, 20 years apart
We’re thrilled to welcome Barry Green to the seniordriveraus website. Most of you will know him well, and both you and those who don’t are in for a treat as he contributes recollections of more
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Nightmare depreciation figures for buyers
THE NUMBERS MIGHT ALL BE in British pounds, but the implications for Australian buyers are plain to see: new cars are depreciating as fast (or faster) than they have ever done. Depreciation on new cars
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Lotus Elise S1 1996-2001 buying advice
Ever wondered what classic car to consider? Paul Murrell tests the 1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1 with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 classic car buyer needs to know. Summary: A
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NSW drivers question seatbelt fines
CAMERAS IN NSW HAVE RAKED in $34 million dollars’ worth of fines for seatbelt offences in the past six months. However, some motorists insist they have been unfairly penalised and are, in fact, innocent of
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“Full self-driving” mode still dodgy for Tesla
REMEMBER THAT JOKEY POSTER that used to be in some pubs? It said, “Free beer. Tomorrow.” Because, as we all know, tomorrow never comes. Well, perhaps someone should show that poster to Elon Musk. He’s
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Lexus announces RX 450h+ PHEV from $123,500
LEXUS HAS CONFIRMED THE ARRIVAL of the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid luxury SUV from April, with a starting price of $123,500, excluding on-road costs. The upcoming arrival of the RX 450h+ is a further option
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GWM pushes further into EVs with Cannon Alpha PHEV
GWM IS SET TO ELEVATE ITS ELECTRIFIED vehicle range in April 2025 with the launch of the all-new GWM Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Designed to redefine the standards in the EV utility
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