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Heritage plate leads Phase III GT-HO in Shannons 40th Anniversary auction

26/11/2021

The bragging rights for the top-selling lot of Shannons current 40th Anniversary Timed Online auction is already shaping as an unequal duel between the New South Wales Heritage two-digit number plate '96' that has already passed its reserve at $750,000 and the fabulous 1971 ex-Al Turner, ex-Allan Moffat 1971 Falcon GT-HO Phase III that is expected to sell for more than $1 million when the timed online auction ends on November 30. Read More >>
4 star safety rating for Citroën C4

26/11/2021

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today issued a 4 star safety rating for the recently-released Citroën C4 with performance falling short in three of the four key areas of safety assessment. The Citroën C4 - which was released into Australia this month and New Zealand in October - achieved scores of 76 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 81 per cent for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 57 per cent for Vulnerable Road User Protection (VRUP) and 62 per cent for Safety Assist. Child Occupant Protection was the only assessment area in which the C4 managed to reach five-star territory. The thresholds for achieving the market-expected five star rating were missed for the AOP, VRUP and Safety Assist pillars. Read More >>
First Allocation of All-New Subaru BRZ Nearly Sold Out

26/11/2021

Due to overwhelming interest from performance vehicle enthusiasts, Subaru Australia's first allocation of the all-new Subaru BRZ, which start arriving from mid-December this year, is nearly sold out. The first allocation of 500 vehicles, which covers the first model year BRZ (MY22 BRZ), has been nearly exhausted by Australian consumers keen to secure the iconic sports car for themselves. With less than 90 vehicles still available, there is a limited opportunity for customers to secure their Subaru BRZ in the first half of 2022. Read More >>
All New Suzuki S-Cross Confirmed For Australia!

25/11/2021

With the recent global release of the All-New S-Cross, Suzuki Australia is excited to announce the confirmation of an All-New S-Cross for launch in Australia in 2022. With a powerful and bold redesign, the all-new S-CROSS raises the bar, adding class leading fuel efficiency without compromising driving performance, all-wheel drive capabilities, as well as the latest safety features and communication technology. Read More >>
Cody Crocker Takes The All-New Subaru 2022 WRX For A Spin For The First Time

25/11/2021

For generations the iconic Subaru WRX has featured in car magazines, video games and taken pride of place in garages across Australia. 2022 ushers in an all-new, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX range, delivering a new generation of exhilaration that promises to thrill performance car enthusiasts across the nation. The rally inspired fifth generation 2022 WRX has been meticulously engineered to offer a heart-pumping, exhilarating, driver experience. Read More >>
$1 million ex-Al Turner Falcon GT-HO heads Shannons 40th Anniversary Timed Online auction

23/11/2021

The big guns of Australian V8 Muscle Cars are firing at Shannons 40th Anniversary Timed Auction with online bidding opening today and closing on November 30. Heading the list is a fabulous and storied 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III – once the world's fastest four-door production car – whose custodians have included Ford Australia's Competition Manager, the late Al Turner and four-times Bathurst 1000 winner Allan Moffat, that is currently in Shannons new Brisbane showroom and is expected to sell for close to $1 million. Read More >>
Updated & Extended: 2022 Isuzu D-MAX Range

23/11/2021

Isuzu UTE Australia's (IUA) updated 2022 (22MY) Isuzu D-MAX 1-tonne ute range has officially arrived, welcoming a host of updates and refinements based on feedback received from customers and the media over the past year. Originally due to arrive in Dealerships in the first-quarter of 2022, the updated 22MY D-MAX range will be available from 1st December 2021, with the entry-level 1.9-litre D-MAX SX Single Cab Chassis 4x2 following shortly after, in early-January 2022. Read More >>
Isuzu Bolsters Lifestyle Ute Range: LS-U+

23/11/2021

Coinciding with the updated 2022 (22MY) D-MAX range of Utes, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has introduced a new lifestyle-focused Crew Cab Ute, the D-MAX LS-U+. This "dual-purpose dual cab" is the perfect motoring solution for lifestyle family buyers looking for a versatile, do-it-all utilitarian with premium levels of comfort, the space for hauling tools during the workweek and the towing capacity to pull the boat or caravan on the weekend. Read More >>
Engineers head to Melbourne for APAC21

22/11/2021

South Korea and Australia are leading the early count in a global field of papers for APAC21, the 21st biennial Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference. To be staged in Melbourne 3-5 October 2022, APAC21 is hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), the Asia Pacific professional body for automotive and mobility engineering. Read More >>
Bridgestone Claims Quality Service Awards Double Gold

22/11/2021

Bridgestone has claimed a double Gold result in the tyre retailer category of the annual Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards. This is the third straight year of winning the accolade for New Zealand's network of Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Tyre Centres, while Australia's Bridgestone Select network claimed the title for the second time in four years. Read More >>
High-performance redefined: the all-new Audi RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback set for Australian arrival in 2022

19/11/2021

Audi Australia is announcing pricing and specification details for the all-new Audi RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback, ahead of their arrival in the second quarter of 2022. This contemporary legend of the premium compact performance car segment will bring more torque, heightened driving dynamics, a striking new design and a raft of innovative features that set it apart from its predecessor, and its competitors. Read More >>
The Concept Recharge visualises Volvo Cars' path towards sustainable mobility

19/11/2021

Labelled a manifesto for Volvo Cars' future, the pure electric Concept Recharge does much more than showcase the company's future design language and product strategy. With the Concept Recharge, Volvo Cars demonstrates the steps it will take in all areas of pure electric car development to reduce its cars' and its overall carbon footprint. The company plans to sell only fully electric cars by 2030 and aims to be a climate neutral and circular business by 2040. Read More >>

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Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today issued a 4 star safety rating for the recently-released Citroën C4 with performance falling short in three of the four key areas of safety assessment. The Citroën C4 - which was released into Australia this month and New Zealand in October - achieved scores of 76 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 81 per cent for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 57 per cent for Vulnerable Road User Protection (VRUP) and 62 per cent for Safety Assist. Child Occupant Protection was the only assessment area in which the C4 managed to reach five-star territory. The thresholds for achieving the market-expected five star rating were missed for the AOP, VRUP and Safety Assist pillars.

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The tussle for top selling lot of Shannons current 40th Anniversary Timed Online auction looks like being between the NSW Heritage number plate ’96’ and the ex-Al Turner/Allan Moffat, 1971 Falcon GT-HO Phase III, with both expected to sell for close to $1 million.

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