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ISUZU CELEBRATES 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH 300,000TH DELIVERY

1/12/2023

- Coinciding with the brand's 15th anniversary, Isuzu UTE Australia has delivered its 300,000th new vehicle in Australia.
- 302,801 Isuzu utes and SUVs on Australian roads: 218,620 D-MAX and 84,181 MU-X sold and delivered between October 2008 and October 2023.
- Isuzu delegates from around the world gather to celebrate 15 years of IUA.
- On the road to a top-10 finish: currently charting as the 10th best-selling automotive brand in Australia, despite only having two nameplates on sale. Read More >>
How safe was the car you drove in the 1990s?

1/12/2023

Taking stock of the past 30 years of independent vehicle safety testing, ANCAP reflects on the vehicle models first rated when testing began in 1993.
Commonplace on Australia's roads at the time were the Ford Falcon, Mitsubishi Magna, Holden Commodore and Mazda 626 – just to name a few.
These, together with the Honda Accord, Subaru Liberty, Nissan Pintara, Toyota Camry and Volvo 940 all featured in the first round of safety ratings released in 1993, in an effort to inform consumers about the safety features, or lack of, that were fitted to their everyday drives. Read More >>
R-rated performance SUV: 340kW Volkswagen Touareg R from $129,990 RRP

30/11/2023

Volkswagen’s most powerful model to date arrives in March 2024. With a heroic 340kW, the Touareg R is priced from $129,990 RRP* – a sticker that rewinds the clock by 15 years to match the V10 diesel Touareg R50 of 2008.
The Touareg R is also $6,500 more attainable than the V8 diesel Touareg R-Line of 2020, reinforcing Volkswagen’s commitment to delivering successful performance models in one of the hallowed R division’s strongest markets. Read More >>
Bridgestone Network Claims Double Accolades in Reader’s Digest’s Quality Service Awards

24/11/2023

- Bridgestone store network wins Gold in Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards in tyre retailer category and Silver in Independent Car Servicing Category.
- Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards highlight Bridgestone’s commitment to customer service through transparency and expert advice.
- Awards complement Bridgestone’s recognition as Australia’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand and CANSTAR’s Outstanding Customer Service in 2023. Read More >>
GWM PARTNERS WITH AUSCYCLING AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER

24/11/2023

GWM is delighted to announce a new partnership with AusCycling with the brand coming on board as Official Automotive Partner, under a three-year sponsorship deal which includes naming rights sponsor to the BMX Racing and Mountain Bike National Championships from 2024 to 2026.
As one of Australia's fastest-growing automotive brands, GWM Utes and SUVs are perfectly suited to the cycling and riding lifestyle. Read More >>
Boost for vehicle safety with the Australian Government solidifying its commitment to ANCAP.

23/11/2023

The Australian Government has once again solidified its commitment to boost the safety of new vehicles offered to Australian consumers, committing to fund the vital ANCAP safety rating program for a further five years.
Assistant Minster for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carol Brown confirmed the Government's commitment during ANCAP's 30th Anniversary commemorative celebrations in Sydney. Read More >>
ANCAP and Euro NCAP renew close ties with signing of MOU.

23/11/2023

ANCAP and Euro NCAP have this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will cement the strong ties already in place between the two regional safety organisations and pave the way for closer collaboration in the future.
Euro NCAP and ANCAP first signed an MOU in 1999 to assist with the alignment of test protocols and results, with this renewed MOU signalling the continued strength of ANCAP and Euro NCAP's shared mission and future ambitions. The MOU has been prepared to reflect the evolution of ANCAP and Euro NCAP over the past three decades, as well as the technological advancements made in vehicle safety and changing regulatory and environmental objectives. Read More >>
Kiwis defend their Formula SAE-A crowns

22/11/2023

Two New Zealand universities will be the teams to beat at next month's Formula SAE-A competition at Calder Park in Melbourne, Australia.
All eyes will be on the two teams which won outright last year – University of Auckland in the EV class and University of Waikato in the internal combustion (IC) class. Read More >>
Australasia’s trusted voice on vehicle safety marks 30 years.

22/11/2023

Established in the early 1990s as just the second New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) in the world after the United States, ANCAP SAFETY and its star ratings have become synonymous among Australian and New Zealand new car buyers, vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators as the independent and trusted voice on vehicle safety.
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Formula SAE-A returns to Calder

20/11/2023

Formula SAE-A returns to Calder Park from 14-17 December with an EV-dominated field, driverless car demonstrations and powerful backing from Australia's mobility engineering sector.
Teams from five countries will show their engineering achievements at the 22nd running of the event, and electric vehicles dominate the field, with 25 of the 31 vehicles entered. Read More >>
New Semi-Flexible Solar Panels from Projecta

17/11/2023

Projecta has unveiled a functional new range of Semi-Flexible Solar Panels, offering increased versatility for a range of outdoor adventure activities where it’s crucial to travel light and compact.
The new 12V Semi-Flexible Solar Panels are available in two models, a 12V 100W (SPF100-MC4) unit which is perfect to service small and medium appliances, or a larger 12V 180W variant (SPF180-MC4) which is ideal to charge the battery banks servicing multiple or large appliances. Read More >>
Škoda introduces value-packed Kamiq Run-Out from $31,790 RRP

14/11/2023

Škoda is further increasing value within its compact SUV line-up with the new Kamiq Run-Out joining the range from $31,790 RRP* or a national $32,990 drive-away – complementing the 85TSI Style, and 110TSI Monte Carlo and Signature.
The new Kamiq Run-Out retains the majority of features from the Style for a $5,000 more attainable price. This high features list combines with Škoda's European-best ownership offering, including a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and an affordable seven-year capped price servicing offer. Read More >>