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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series gets useful safety upgrades

December 6, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know, Upcoming new models

Toyota has announced that it is applying the latest generation safety and multimedia technologies across the six-variant LandCruiser 300 Series SUV range line-up when the refreshed range arrives in Australian showrooms in the second quarter

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GWM rejigs Jolion SUV prices

November 28, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

 GWM HAS INCREASED THE VALUE on selected petrol variants of its popular Haval Jolion SUV. In conjunction with already sharp pricing announced as part of Q4’s ‘GWM Plate Clearance’, Jolion Premium and Lux models are

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Leapmotor sets the stage in Paris for the B10

October 25, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, Need to know

IN WHAT PROMISES TO BE A taste of things to come, Leapmotor made an impressive entrance at the Paris Motor Show with the global debut of the B10, the first model in its B-series. This

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Ridiculous fuel consumption claims for PHEVs

October 21, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, Need to know

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON complaints we get from our readers is that they are often unable to get anywhere close to the claimed and published fuel consumption figures. Our usual response is that the

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Newcomer Zeekr launches at SXSW Sydney

October 11, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

ZEEKR, THE PREMIUM ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE brand, is making its official Australian debut as the super sponsor of SXSW Sydney, showcasing the future of luxury electric vehicles with a series of unforgettable activations. Zeekr has already

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Kia recalls more than 104,000 vehicles due to fire risk

October 11, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

IT PAYS TO STAY ALERT to recalls, or you might find yourself in very hot water. Or flames, as the case may be. Kia, who appears to have had problems in 2023, 2021 and 2017

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GM stands by large pickup trucks in Australia

October 9, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

THERE HAS BEEN QUITE AN outcry against large pickup trucks like the RAM, Silverado and the coming Toyota Tundra. People think they aren’t suitable for Australian roads and conditions. Criticism has centred around the safety

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Mitsubishi surveys PHEV buyers on usage patterns

October 4, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, Need to know

IN 2021, MITSUBISHI MOTORS AUSTRALIA engaged independent research provider Platform One to survey its Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV) owners. The results showed that Mitsubishi’s PHEV technology was the best of both worlds, with owners using

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Hyundai partners with GM for future development

October 4, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

IN ONE OF THE MORE UNUSUAL partnerships, Hyundai have aligned with General Motors have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. GM and Hyundai will look for ways to leverage their

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Towing puts you at greater risk. Tow WISER.

October 1, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

DRIVERS PULLING CARAVANS, HORSE FLOATS, boats and other trailers are encouraged to tow WISER this summer. Here’s a line-up of five simple tips for safer towing in an attempt to reduce incidents, injuries and unnecessary breakdown

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