MOTOR magazine axed
IT WAS A MAGAZINE THAT many of us grew up reading, but the digital era has claimed another scalp. After 825 issues over 68 years, Wheels Media is retiring its MOTOR masthead. First published on 9th May
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Kia creates Niro Plus “purpose-built vehicle”
THE TERMINOLOGY IS A BIT CLUNKY, the principle makes eminent good sense. Kia has revealed the Niro Plus, its first ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV). As a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider, Kia is exploring diverse ways to
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Alfa Romeo joins the move to longer warranties
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MOST other car companies (with some notable European exceptions), Alfa Romeo Australia today announced a significant milestone in its latest ‘Head & Heart Promise’ campaign, underscoring the reliability and reputability
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX puts range anxiety to bed
THE VISION EQXX FROM MERCEDES-BENZ has now taken to the roads of Europe and has demonstrated its outstanding range and efficiency. Travelling from Sindelfingen across the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy, to its destination of
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Lexus recalls NX and LX vehicles
LEXUS AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED that it will initiate a safety recall involving NX350h, NX450h+ and LX600 vehicles produced between November 2021 – April 2022 (inclusive). There are approximately 911 vehicles involved in the Australian market.
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Lexus recalls NX vehicles for spot weld inspection
IN YET ANOTHER RECALL, Lexus Australia has announced a safety recall campaign to inspect spot welds on a range of Lexus NX vehicles produced for the Australian market between 15th November 2021 and 26th January
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Lexus recalls LX and NX vehicles to remedy display audio program error
DUE TO AN ERROR THAT may allow moving images to be depicted on the display screen while the vehicle is in motion, Lexus Australia has announced a safety recall campaign to reprogram the Display Audio
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Toyota recalls vehicles for stability control issues
TOYOTA AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED that it will initiate a safety recall involving Toyota Kluger Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, LandCruiser 300 and Mirai vehicles produced between March 2021 and April 2022 (inclusive). There are approximately 26,000 vehicles
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Do you know all the things your car can do?
ONE OF ISSUES WITH computers has always been people’s ability to unlock their full potential. But not knowing what their computers were capable of, or how to maximise the potential, meant that many people were
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Toyota faces $2 billion payout to Australian customers
IN A SHOCK ANNOUNCEMENT, Toyota has lost a class action lawsuit that could see the company facing a payout to HiLux, Fortuner and Prado owners of up to $2 billion. The result comes after customers
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