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Records set at Shannons Timed Online Auction
27/05/2022
Auction record prices were paid for collector number plates, motorcycles and classic cars at Shannons Timed Online Auction that closed on May 24.
The standout result was $2,270,500 paid for the early Victorian number plate '14', which last changed hands for $75,000 at the 1988 Shannons Motor Show Auction.
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Seven Audi R8 LMS at the 24-hour anniversary race
26/05/2022
Just in time for the 50th edition of the world's biggest endurance race, Audi Sport customer racing is ready for the next challenge with a full dozen race cars in various series and classes. Since its first victory in 2012, the Audi R8 LMS has been the most successful race car in this period at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. From May 26 to 29, Audi will be competing for the overall classification but also for successes in the Pro-Am category, in the TCR class as well as in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup, which is staging its second event.
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ŠKODA's upgraded KAROQ – the medium SUV that runs from the practical to the emotional
26/05/2022
ŠKODA announces pricing for the upgraded KAROQ medium SUV, offering over $4,000 of additional standard equipment including a stylish new design, advanced technologies and smart convenience features.
The KAROQ will continue to offer Australian customers leading practicality with the Style from $42,990 drive-away, and an even more emotional driving experience with the Sportline 4x4 from $49,990 drive-away.
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5 star safety ratings continue across range of brands, powertrains and segments.
25/05/2022
The Kia EV6 (SUV) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class (sedan) have today been awarded maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings.
The Volkswagen Multivan PHEV (people mover), on sale in New Zealand, has also been awarded 5 stars.
All three models have been assessed against ANCAP's 2020-2022 requirements – demonstrating models across a range of market segments, brands and powertrains can continue to achieve the highest levels of safety for Australian and New Zealand consumers.
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Audi adds Apple Music to a wide range of its models
25/05/2022
Audi is integrating Apple Music, a premium music streaming subscription service, directly into select models. Adding Apple Music into the infotainment system gives users the ability to access their subscription directly and intuitively from the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) screen using in-car internet data. This seamless integration allows Apple Music subscribers to find their favorite music and discover even more new music.
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Heightened emotions: The new competition packages for the Audi RS 4 Avant and Audi RS 5
24/05/2022
In the course of some proverbial fine-tuning, Audi Sport GmbH is increasing the sportiness of the Audi RS 4 Avant and Audi RS 5. The new competition package is bursting with extras that both sharpen the cars' appearance and make for a more emotional driving experience. With its optional coilover suspension (RS sport suspension pro), the competition plus package boasts a maximum in dynamics and driving fun while not compromising its top suitability for everyday use.
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New NARVA LED globes provide lightbar comparable high beam output
24/05/2022
NARVA have developed purpose-built LED globes to provide a super powerful output for high beam use only.
The new LED globes offer an incredible light output of up to 12000 lumens (per pair), with a light beam reaching 300 metres at 1 lux – performance similar to that of a 14" 5W LED light bar – but without the inconvenience of installing a light bar with wiring, switches or a mountable bull/nudge bar.
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The Touareg 1000 - Volkswagen Australia secures additional flagship SUV supply
23/05/2022
Volkswagen Australia will steer more than 1000 units of the Touareg into local dealerships during the second half of 2022, in a significant reversal of supply fortune for the model and a major win for flagship SUV customers.
To meet consistently high SUV demand, Volkswagen Australia has successfully negotiated a prioritisation of Touareg volume. The 1000-plus Touaregs expected to arrive in the second half of the year, barring further unexpected circumstances, almost mirror the sales achieved in full-year 2020 and 2021.
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Bidders strike early in Shannons Timed Online Autumn Auctions
23/05/2022
Keen bidders have pounced early in Shannons current Timed Online Autumn Auctions which closes next Tuesday (May 24).
With five days to run, all 17 of the18 desirable Victorian, New South Wales and Queensland plates black and white number plates have met their reserve prices and are on the market.
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The PEUGEOT 9X8 to make its FIA World Endurance Championship debut at Monza in July
23/05/2022
Less than a year on from the presentation that publicly launched the concept behind the PEUGEOT 9X8, and just five months after the car's maiden track test, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies over the weekend unveiled its exciting new endurance racing challenger at Portimão, in southern Portugal. The pioneering four wheel-drive, hybrid-electric Hypercar is poised to make its competitive debut in July at Round 4 of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) at Monza, Italy. For PEUGEOT, the countdown is well and truly on.
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Fabulous motorcycles attract early bidders in Shannons Timed Online Autumn Auction
20/05/2022
Bikes for two-wheeler enthusiasts of all ages has drawn strong early bidding in Shannons Timed Online Autumn Auction that closes on Tuesday next week (May 24).
As well as 15 fabulous British bikes, led by a 1949 Vincent H.R.D. Rapide C-Series and an iconic 1965 Bonneville T120R, the great selection of Japanese, American and Italian machines has spiked early interest.
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Subaru & G Flip Collaborate For Groundbreaking Subaru XV Campaign
20/05/2022
Subaru Ambassador and ARIA award-nominated artist, G Flip, has created a catchy tune exclusively for Subaru Australia along with an original film clip featuring the Subaru XV. The bespoke music 'I like what I see', and film clip, both written and produced by the platinum-selling star encompasses all that Australians have come to love about Subaru in one simple catchy phrase.
G Flip, added: "I have loved cars ever since I was a kid and I grew up with Subaru in my family. My dad would drive me to school in his Subaru and my early memories as a kid are on road trips in that car. So, when Subaru invited me to be their ambassador, I was stoked!"
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This early Victorian number plate ’14’ shattered auction records when it sold for nearly $2.3 million in Shannons Timed Online Autumn Auction from May 17-24.
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