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Volkswagen mulling hardcore Golf GTI for Australia

CarExpert

Golf range this week including the new, more powerful ‘regular’ Golf GTI general manager for product at Volkswagen Australia, Arjun Nidigallu, said the German brand is actively looking into how the GTI Clubsport could fit into the local lineup. As standard, the GTI and GTI Clubsport are electronically limited to 250km/h.

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2025 Lexus LX700h review: Quick drive

CarExpert

litre twin-turbo V6 from the LX600 with an electric motor that sits between the engine the 10-speed automatic transmission, the LX700hs outputs are bumped up to 341kW and 790Nm, versus 305kW and 650Nm for the lesser non-hybrid. Ride quality is generally okay, although it gets jiggly over high-frequency bumps. Pairing the 3.4-litre

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Top 10 Pre Purchase Car Checks Most Buyers Overlook

Car Examer

Heavy suspension part corrosion Pro Tip: Drive over bumps and rough roads to listen for clunks or knocking noises. Electronics You might check the AC , but do you test every button and feature ? Air Conditioning & Electronics Test every feature. Uneven tire wear This could mean alignment or suspension issues. Think twice.

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Ford Fiesta Problems What To Know Before Buying

Car Examer

Electrical and Electronics Issues Common electrical issues reported by Fiesta owners include: Dashboard lights flickering or turning on randomly Central locking malfunctions Electric windows or infotainment freezing Solution : Many issues are fixed with software updates or replacement of faulty modules. Buying a used VW.

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Toyota GR Yaris And Lexus LBX Morizo RR Get A Circuit App That Cuts Turbo Lag And Raises The Top Speed

Carscoops

Another is by raising the car’s electronic speed limiter, which we believe is otherwise set at 180 kmh (112 mph) according to a voluntary agreement between Japanese automakers. But the app also says it can improve your speed coming out of corners by better managing the turbo boost.

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New Aston Martin Vantage brings 656bhp V8 and new interior

Autocar

Other new features include a decorative side strake modelled on that of the previous Vantage, frameless mirrors and flush electronic door handles. They’ve also clearly corrected whatever hardware problems prevented the use of the old Vantage’s electronic locking differential on the last V12 (which caused its slightly scruffy limit handling).

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The Most Driver-Focused M2 Drops The One Thing Real Drivers Care The Most

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Read: The BMW M2 Is A Dinosaur That’s Heaps Of Fun To Drive You’ll see a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h), matching the M3 and M3 Competition’s electronically limited top speed, with the M2 CS featuring the M Driver’s Package as standard. inches closer to the ground.