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Australian pro-golfer joins Lexus family

An Australian pro-golfer has joined the Lexus family as the newest ambassador. Dimitrios Papadatos will drive the Lexus IS sedan as he represents the global luxury lifestyle brand. “The Lexus IS is powerful and controlled, just like handling a good driver on the golf course.

Car matchmaking start-up raises $1m

A car matchmaking start-up has raised one million dollars to launch its business in Australia. Mogo raised $1m from the Scaleup Mediafund as it aims to change the online car-buying process.

Auto Camp includes EVs

The automotive industry is seeing a technological revolution with hybrid and electric vehicles, resulting in widespread skills shortages.

Maserati plans electrified models

Maserati will adopt hybrid and battery electric propulsion systems as part of a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) five billion euros investment project for Italy during 2019-2021.

The need for thee

Then I saw Top Gun for the first time.Tony Scott’s masterful cinematography, the Maverick attitude, and of course Danger Zone. Before automobiles, I was in love with planes (and trains), and only recently has that feeling been challenged … by this.

Mazda to reveal first battery EV

Mazda Motor Corporation will debut its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (EV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The EV will be the third instalment in Mazda’s new-generation line-up.

Heading Outback for M Town

And while the rough conditions of the sunburnt country do lend themselves to four-wheel drives, and by extension SUVs, this event was for something in a slightly different direction. For this was the second Australiasian installation of the brand’s M Town concept.