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Things have been downright crazy in the Exhaust Notes Australia offices, but here we are, with another edition of Full Noise. A Tesla Model Y (Juniper) review, Yamaha's shiny XMAX 300 scooter and Peugeot's new hybrid 5008 SUV head this edition's Latest News.
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In the What's Hot? section, an SUV and a ute are the 'fire' items you're all reading about. That comes in the form of the Toyota RAV4 Cruiser (hybrid) and 4WD icon Mad Matt's plan to cross the Simpson Desert in a BYD Shark 6.
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2025 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser (car review)
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The RAV4 is hands down one of the best selling Toyota's on the market. That fact probably doubles as an indicator that not much has changed with the current generation over the years, which isn't a criticism. Such is its success, the Japanese car maker has seen fit to live by the adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", …
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Crossing the Simpson: a Shark in the desert (part 1)
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The world of plug-in hybrid utes is heating up, with manufacturers rushing to test their vehicles in the harsh Australian conditions in a move to demonstrate capability to a skeptical off-road market. We took the time to catchup with someone that’s doing things a little differently to the mainstream. Matt from MadMatt 4WD is best known for his penchant for …
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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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