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And the winner is...
First things first... Congrats to Nick Basiliou from Queensland on winning our Savic Motorcycles give away. With that said, we're back, after several weeks away from newsletter land.
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We're sorry we've not been here to bring you the latest news and reviews, but we've been beavering away on improving our website and adding new sections (watch this space for deets). We've also found our way onto Threads - the Meta (they're Facebook) version of Twitter.
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In this week's What's Hot? it's all about product, and in this case, an off road suitable motorcycle helmet, and a portable infotainment system for those of us who have older cars, or simply just want a better setup.
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On the Latest News front, Lexus has confirmed the GX is headed down under, Aston Martin is sending off its V12 with a bang, and Honda has given us the new Type R on the car front and Transalp motorcycle.
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M2R Hybrid Helmet (product review)
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M2R's Hybrid helmet is a budget friendly dual sport adventure offering, which we've been putting to the test over the last six months, through some pretty harsh conditions. Designed for Australian conditions, we've been impressed with how it's performed. Constructed from an injection moulded ABS shell, with an ECE 22.05 safety rating, the helmet is a little heavier than some …
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Carpuride 9.0-inch Portable Infotainment System (product review)
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When you have an ageing motor vehicle, you make a few sacrifices. One of them is to go without the modern capabilities of a proper infotainment system, with wireless or even wired, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Carpuride changes that. We got our hands on their 901 portable infotainment system, a unit that features smartphone connectivity, and the aforementioned wireless …
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Kavich to make Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia debut
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Team Thryv | Race For A Cure will bring the unmistakable presence of a Ford Mustang to Sydney Motorsport Park from 18 to 20 September, with Ben Kavich joining GWR Australia in the Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia series for the final two rounds of 2026. Ben will drive the #11 Dark Horse R in the penultimate round in Sydney, before …
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Aston Martin and Brough Superior reveal AMB 002 Roadster
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Aston Martin and Brough Superior have taken the covers off their first ever street-legal motorcycle, the AMB 002 Roadster. It follows the track-only AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro superbikes introduced in 2019 and 2022. An all-new machine, it continues Aston Martin and Brough Superior’s radical exploration of motorcycle design and engineering in the form of a lightweight, razor-sharp machine …
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Ford Transit City set to power up commercial solution
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Ford Australia has announced the latest addition to its comprehensive lineup of work-focused vehicles, the all-electric Transit City. It will be offered in a single specification, priced at a neat $50,000 drive away. Designed to compete head-on with new entrants to the market, the van sports 6.4 cubic metres of cargo volume, enough to accommodate three Euro pallets, and a …
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Ford gets proactive to maintain Australian market stronghold
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Few brands have quite the cache in Australia as Ford, with more than 100 years of local history, including mass manufacturing and vehicle development. The Blue Oval knows it can’t rest on its laurels though. That's despite its locally developed Ranger ute remaining the best-selling vehicle in the country. Speaking to media at an event in Melbourne on Monday, at which …
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Ford Bronco Basecamp bound for Australia in 2027
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Ford has confirmed the first electrified Bronco, the Basecamp, will be offered on sale in Australia and New Zealand from the second half of 2027. It's designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts and those who dabble in some light off-roading. The Bronco Basecamp is underpinned by a “super-hybrid” powertrain which Ford believes is what unlocks this vehicle’s suitability for our market. Power …
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