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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Lexus UX 200 Cars.com photo by Brian Wong At its introduction during the 2018 New York auto show, we were excited to discover the 2019 Lexus UX 200 had better-than-expected headroom, quality cabin materials and updates to Lexus’ control scheme to make the system more manageable. We were also excited to discover…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Premium push sees tech-heavy new Mazda 3 range become somewhat less volume-driven, according to the local division. Mazda Australia has justified its decision to push the new-generation 3 hatch and sedan models further upmarket – greatly increasing the price of entry in return for a substantial amount of extra equipment – by suggesting…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bold upmarket push as chic, new and tech-laden Mazda 3 nears launch, with a confirmed starting price of $24,990. Mazda Australia has taken the bold decision to push its new 3 sedan and hatch upmarket, responding to what it calls customer demand for ritzier choices in the small car space. The new-generation model…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Skoda Kamiq is the company’s third crossover and its smallest SUV yet. Designed for the subcompact market, the Kamiq was created and built in China by the SAIC Volkswagen joint venture. Unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show and launched on the Chinese market in June 2018, the Kamiq is finally coming…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A first local spin in the new 3’s hatch style There are a number of car brands in Australia that must long to be Mazda, and not simply because it’s number-two in the sales race behind Toyota. Market research and sales data suggest that prospective customers are easily ‘up-sold’ into more expensive premium…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Proposed legislation being put to the parliament next month could see data recorders, along with a raft of active safety equipment, installed in all new cars sold within the EU. The European Union Parliament will next month vote to make pre-crash ‘black box’ data recorders and potentially life-saving active safety technology mandatory on new…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mitsubishi has teased its upcoming electrified crossover again, ahead of its full reveal at the Geneva motor show next month. Look rugged in profile, but we’ll have to wait and see the full car before passing judgement. Mitsubishi has once again teased the concept it plans to reveal at the 2019 Geneva motor…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW, like any major automaker, will deploy a whole bunch of electric cars at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. This isn’t surprising us at all, but what’s interesting is that the Bavarian brand chooses to concentrate on its hybrid and electric offerings, like the highly-anticipated 330e, the 745e, and the X5 xDrive45e that…