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After 24 years, Honda Prelude back on Australian market

August 16, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Upcoming new models

IT WAS ALWAYS A DESIRABLE and successful coupe, so when the Prelude was delisted in Australia 24 years ago (and nearly 30 years after making its debut here), enthusiasts were understandably dismayed. Now, Honda has

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Slow-selling Mercedes-Benz EVs cut by up to $70,000

August 15, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Electric vehicles

SOME YEARS AGO, A BRIGHTER-than average PR at Mercedes-Benz explained to us motoring journalists why the company wasn’t pushing hard for a reduction (or removal) of the FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax). He suggested that while

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Audi expands range with Audi Q5 TFSI & Q5 TDI quattro

August 14, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

THE NEW AUDI Q5 RANGE OFFERS CUSTOMERS a choice of two sophisticated engines at launch: a 150kW TFSI front-wheel-drive variant and a 150kW TDI featuring Audi’s acclaimed quattro all- wheel-drive system. Both engines incorporate Audi’s

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Suzuki’s latest compact hybrid SUV, the Fronx, arrives

August 14, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

LONG KNOWN FOR ITS SUPERB and well-priced compact SUVs, the latest release from Suzuki is sure to find favour with their loyal customer base, and bring new customers to the brand. The new Suzuki Fronx

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Nissan Ariya to make its long-awaited debut

August 11, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

WE SEEM TO HAVE BEEN talking about the upcoming release of the Nissan Ariya electric SUV for quite some time, but it looks like it will finally arrive in showroom in September. Australian customers can

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Mercedes-Benz follows up C43 and GLC 43 Edition R with Edition R compacts

August 10, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

FOLLOWING THE STRONG RECEPTION for the previously offered C 43 and GLC 43 Edition R models, Mercedes-Benz Australia now extends the performance-focused Edition R concept to the compact class for the first time. These models

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Leapmotor C10 Design mid-size crossover SUV 2025 review

August 10, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New car reviews

Chris Riley tests the 2025 Leapmotor C10 Design mid-size crossover SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The Leapmotor is an intriguing new arrival

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VW adds five- and seven-seater Tayron large-ish SUV to range

August 8, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

FILLING EVERY POSSIBLE NICHE in the market, Volkswagen is adding what it calls “the value-packed and feature-rich” all-new Tayron five- and seven-seat SUV to the range, slotting neatly between both the medium-sized Tiguan and fully

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Hyundai expands Kona range to three trim grades

August 8, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

AS IT CONTINUES TO EXPAND its range, Hyundai is now offering the 2026 Kona in a choice of three trim grades. For 2026, Kona introduces a new Elite variant, to give customers an attractive midpoint

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Shadow Edition adds features to BMW X5

August 7, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

ADDING VALUE AND APPEAL TO the long-running X5 large SUV,  BMW has created the new BMW X5 Shadow Edition – a limited run variant that includes a range of unique features and styling elements. The

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