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The PEUGEOT 408 GT Premium Fastback Hybrid is one step closer to Australia: A Seamless Fusion of Power, Efficiency, and Advanced Technology

2/12/2024

- The new PEUGEOT 408 GT Premium Fastback Hybrid will be offered in a single, feature-packed variant.
- Driven by a 1.2L Turbo Hybrid Petrol engine, with battery technology that recharges while decelerating.
- The MY25 PEUGEOT 408 GT Premium Fastback Hybrid is a competitively priced premium SUV from $57,990 MLP1.
- Deliveries are anticipated to commence from Q1, 2025. Read More >>
Subaru Unveils Melbourne City Subaru: A Bold New Vision for Customer Experience and Omni-Channel Retail Excellence

2/12/2024

Subaru is ushing in a new era of customer experience and retail innovation with the grand opening of Melbourne City Subaru, a brand-new cutting-edge dealership located in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Read More >>
MG driving EV value with MG4 price offers in December

2/12/2024

MG Motor Australia continues to lead value for Australians looking to make the switch to EV motoring, with the class leading and highly awarded MG4 seeing fantastic pricing offers for December. Read More >>
2025 Subaru BRZ: New Features, Same Value

29/11/2024

Subaru Australia is pleased to confirm added features and pricing details for the 2025 model-year (MY25) BRZ. Read More >>
Lovells Finds Balance Between Towing And Comfort With The Launch Of Its 3,900kg Gvm Upgrade For Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series

28/11/2024

Lovells Automotive Systems, a leader in innovative suspension and load-carrying solutions, have released their new Comfort Series 3900kg GVM Upgrade for the Toyota’s venerable Landcruiser 79 Series spanning cab chassis and dual cab body styles. Read More >>
#750 Found: Holden’s Last VL Commodore SS Group A “Walkinshaw” Resurfaces After Almost Four Decades In Hiding

28/11/2024

First owned by one of Australia’s most respected touring car drivers and team owners, parked beside the first ever SS Group A Walkinshaw built and thought lost to time, Holden’s very last 1988 VL Commodore SS Group A Walkinshaw, #750 of 750 built, has resurfaced in Sydney as a family prepares to bid farewell to the iconic piece of Australian automotive history. Read More >>
Over 350,000 D-MAX And MU-X On Australian Roads

27/11/2024

- Isuzu UTE Australia celebrates three sales milestones in October 2024; 250k D-MAX, 100k MU-X and 350k total vehicles sold.
- As of 31st October 2024, a total of 352,869 D-MAX and MU-X have been sold and delivered locally.
- The Isuzu D-MAX ute remains one of Australia’s favourites, with 25,644 sold and delivered so far in 2024; a total of 250,789 D-MAX utes finding their way into Aussie homes since its 2008 debut.
- 102,080 MU-X seven-seat SUVs sold and delivered since it debuted in 2013. Read More >>
Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Wins Australia’s Best Value Ute Award

27/11/2024

- The D-MAX X-TERRAIN crowned winner of the EFTM Best Ute Award.
- The Isuzu D-MAX ute remains one of Australia’s favourite nameplates, with 25,644 sold and delivered so far in 2024, and over 250,000 finding their way into Aussie homes since its 2008 debut.
- The MU-X SUV celebrates a similar milestone in October, surpassing over 100,000 deliveries. Read More >>
ANCAP announces 3-star safety rating for Hyundai i30 Sedan

27/11/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released a three-star safety rating for the Hyundai i30 Sedan. This rating applies to i30 Sedan hybrid and facelifted petrol vehicles sold into the Australian market from October 2023 (excluding i30 Sedan N). Read More >>
The PEUGEOT 2008 Hybrid: A New Era of Compact SUV Performance

26/11/2024

- The new PEUGEOT 2008 Hybrid is offered in two variants
- Allure and GT.
- Driven by a 1.2L turbo-petrol hybrid engine, with battery technology that can recharge while decelerating.
- A competitively priced premium SUV from $42,490.00 MLP1 the MY25 PEUGEOT 2008 Hybrid, deliveries are anticipated to commence from Q1, 2025.
- Available to pre-order now: https://www.peugeot.com.au/models/2008-hybrid- suv.html Read More >>
Volkswagen Australia sells its 100,000th Amarok

25/11/2024

A light grey Amarok Style V6 has driven into history, becoming the 100,000th unit of Volkswagen’s ute to sell in Australia, the main market for this iconic dual cab. Read More >>
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition – for the off-roading purist

25/11/2024

Volkswagen is celebrating its latest Guinness World Record with a special Amarok 10 Deserts Edition inspired by the successful around-Australia pursuit of the same name and focused on the off-roading purist. Read More >>
GWM Enhances End-Of-Year Offers With Complimentary Scheduled Servicing

23/11/2024

GWM has expanded its end-of-year promotional offers with the introduction of the 'GWM Plate Clearance Plus' campaign. Building on the recently introduced ‘GWM Plate Clearance’ program, this new initiative provides further value by including the first three scheduled services complimentary on selected models— delivering up to $1,650 in added value to customers, depending on the model purchased. Read More >>
Bridgestone announces changing of the guard within New Zealand Business and Australian Retail Network

21/11/2024

- NZ tyre industry stalwart John Staples announces his retirement, sparking changes within Australian retail business.|
- Bridgestone names Jon Tamblyn as next Director of NZ Business.
- Roger Saliba to move into General Manager Retail Operations Australia role. Read More >>
Six Golden Quality Services Awards for Bridgestone New Zealand

18/11/2024

- Bridgestone network clinches sixths consecutive Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award for Tyre Retailers.
- Quality Service Award builds on nine years as New Zealand’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand.
- Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award affirms the Bridgestone network’s commitment to transparency and expert advice. Read More >>
Confidence and Trust Sees Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto claim double Quality Service Awards

15/11/2024

- Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto claims Gold for Independent Car Servicing in Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards
- Network continued to be recognised for customer service in the Tyre Retail category with Silver award.
- Double accolade highlights how Australians can continue to ‘Go with Confidence’ through Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto. Read More >>
MG reveals the smarter and more capable ZS HYBRID+

15/11/2024

- A thrilling Max Combined Power Output of 158kW
- 1.83kWh NCM Battery – one of the biggest full-hybrid battery in the compact
SUV HEV segment
- Comprehensive changes throughout improve MG’s best-selling SUV
- Sharpened exterior and interior styling
- Innovative new convenience and safety features, including MG Pilot Suite Read More >>
MG HS and electric Omoda E5 prove their safety credentials with five-star ratings

14/11/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released five-star safety ratings for the new-generation MG HS and Chery Omoda E5. Read More >>
Re-writing the Hybrid rules, meet the new PEUGEOT 308 GT.

13/11/2024

Frugal on the fuel but plentiful in features and style, the PEUGEOT 308 GT Hybrid is priced from $48,990 MLP1 and set to land in Q1, 2025 with pre-orders now open. Read More >>
Choose safe and green: Crash-tested wreck on display at Sydney International EV AutoShow

8/11/2024

As electric and hybrid vehicles gain popularity in Australia, questions about their safety have also come to the forefront. To address consumer concerns and debunk myths, ANCAP SAFETY has put a crash-tested, hybrid-powered vehicle on display at the Sydney International EV AutoShow. Read More >>