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Month: August 2016

Zinfra Group Isuzu fleet swells to 400
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Zinfra Group Isuzu fleet swells to 400

August 31, 2016 Joel Helmes

This is a story all about numbers, try 100 years in business and a fleet of Isuzu’s that is now 400 trucks strong! Zinfra operates more than $9 billion worth of major utility infrastructure across […]

Fuel leak risk sees Mercedes-Benz Vito recalled
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Fuel leak risk sees Mercedes-Benz Vito recalled

August 31, 2016 Kate Richards

Australian owners of current-series Mercedes-Benz Vito vans are being contacted to arrange for a recall of their vehicle to be undertaken. Being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the recall affects only […]

Hyundai celebrates 30 years with Special Edition models
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Hyundai celebrates 30 years with Special Edition models

August 31, 2016 Simon Lai

What a 30 years that’s been! From minnows to one of the top three selling car brands, Hyundai is celebrating three decades in Australia with two limited edition models. Announced this afternoon, the Hyundai Tucson […]

Toyota backs AFL for another three seasons
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Toyota backs AFL for another three seasons

August 31, 2016 Kate Richards

The long-running Toyota sponsorship of the AFL will continue through until at least the end of the 2019 season after the car company today announced it would sign a new three-year deal with the code. […]

Kawasaki Artificial Intelligence Draws Mixed Reactions
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Kawasaki Artificial Intelligence Draws Mixed Reactions

August 31, 2016 Steve McDowall

Since Kawasaki revealed it is developing a form of artificial intelligence it plans to implement into its motorcycles, we’ve been monitoring rider’s responses to the system. Not surprisingly the announcement has been met with mixed reactions […]

Truck News Wrap: Hino 4x4, Push for Female Drivers and Speed Limiters
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Truck News Wrap: Hino 4×4, Push for Female Drivers and Speed Limiters

August 31, 2016 Chris Miller

This week on the Behind the Wheel Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Hino announces Australia will get 4×4 300 Series. Scania say their new-generation trucks set a new industry standard for cabs. Australian Trucking Association […]

Lexus and Toyota top The Harris Poll 2016
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Lexus and Toyota top The Harris Poll 2016

August 31, 2016 Joel Helmes

The 28th annual ‘The Harris Poll’ has been dominated by Lexus and Toyota in the automotive categories. The awards name the top 100 brands across a number of different categories including travel, media entertainment, retail […]

Skoda KODIAQ interior revealed
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Skoda KODIAQ interior revealed

August 31, 2016 Kate Richards

The keenly-anticipated debut of Skoda’s first seven-seat SUV, the Skoda KODIAQ, will take place this week. Ahead of that official full reveal, Skoda has just supplied us with these images showing the new models interior. […]

Car News Wrap: SYNC 3 arrives, Trailblazer Safe and i8 Red
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Car News Wrap: SYNC 3 arrives, Trailblazer Safe and i8 Red

August 30, 2016 Chris Miller

Ford Welcomes SYNC 3 Connectivity to Australia Ford is giving its Australian range of vehicles the latest SYNC connectivity system. The new SYNC 3 system was launched last week in Australia and welcomes Apple CarPlay […]

Hino to bring 300 Series 4x4 to Australia
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Hino to bring 300 Series 4×4 to Australia

August 30, 2016 Joel Helmes

The top-selling Isuzu N-Series 4×4 is about to face another challenger with Hino today confirming its 300 Series range was about to welcome a 4×4 version. Currently being trialled in some of the toughest terrain […]

Hino Poncho Bus confirmed for Australia
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Hino Poncho Bus confirmed for Australia

August 30, 2016 Joel Helmes

The team at Hino Australia have lifted the lid on a new addition to their line-up – an up to 22 seat ultra-low floor bus. Known as the Hino Poncho, the Japanese-sourced bus is about […]

First order placed for hydrogen-powered Hyundai cars
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First order placed for hydrogen-powered Hyundai cars

August 30, 2016 Kate Richards

In what could be a game-changer for hydrogen-powered cars in Australia, the ACT Government has confirmed it has placed an order for twenty hydrogen-powered Hyundai’s. Hyundai has been testing and showing a hydrogen-powered ix35 in […]

November arrival for 206kW Volkswagen Passat R-Line
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November arrival for 206kW Volkswagen Passat R-Line

August 30, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-Line will be in Australian dealerships in November with prices starting from $57,990 for the sedan, $2,000 more for the wagon. Boasting all-wheel drive and 206kW, the R-Line version of the […]

BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition confirmed for Australia
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BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition confirmed for Australia

August 30, 2016 Kate Richards

If you like the look of the BMW i8 in Protonic Red then you’d better be very quick with your chequebook as only five will be coming to Australia. Known as the BMW i8 Protonic […]

Your Car Reviews: 2007 Nissan X-TRAIL
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Your Car Reviews: 2007 Nissan X-TRAIL

August 29, 2016 Reader Review

I’ve been a Nissan man for over 30 years, even learned to drive in a Datsun 180B! So really there wasn’t anything else I considered when it came time to trade in my reliable 1992 […]

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