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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New Ford Everest gets two engine options
WHEN THE NEW FORD EVEREST arrives, buyers will have a choice of two different engines: a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel and the more familiar 2-litre bi-turbo diesel. Also new is the modern interior design and
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Audi unveils urbansphere concept car
SYSTEMATICALLY DESIGNED FROM THE INSIDE out, Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also
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New Audi e-tron hits 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds
AUDI AUSTRALIA IS WELCOMING THE ARRIVAL of the all-new Audi e-tron S and Audi e-tron S Sportback. The new models present a new flagship for the e-tron range, offering exhilarating dynamic performance as a highlight.
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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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Mercedes-AMG C-Class sets new standards for sedan, wagon
WITH TECHNOLOGY DERIVED DIRECTLY from Formula 1, the latest generation of the Mercedes- AMG C 43 4MATIC sets new standards for innovative drive solutions both as a Saloon (combined fuel consumption 9.1-8.7L/100 km, combined CO2
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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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Seventh-gen BMW 7 Series arrives later this year
IN THE RAREFIED WORLD OF VERY expensive executive express vehicles, the BMW 7 Series more than holds its own, so high-end corporates will be examining their company car allowances when the seventh-generation 7 Series arrives
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EQS takes Mercedes-Benz into all-electric era
WITH THE LUXURY SALOON EQS AND the sporty executive saloon EQE, Mercedes-Benz has entered a new, all-electric era in the upper market segments as well. The EQS SUV, the third model series with this architecture
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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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