Queensland adds a 1-month rego renewal option, the Lexus LQ SUV could be coming to Australia with a 450kW twin-turbo V8 option, and Mazda looks to be going RWD with the next-generation Mazda6.
Panel: Ashley Perkins (@dailyautofix), Joel Strickland (@joelstrickphoto), Mick McWilliams (@loflyttech)
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Show Notes:
What We’re Up To:
Ash – Driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and testing the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi system
Joel – Editing video content for the Shannon’s Auctions
Mick – Driving the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2D Active
Local News:
YM Efficiency salvage operation is underway uncovering a sad sight for many: https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/campaigns/operational-updates-ym-efficiency
Photos from the operation:
Queensland now offers a 1-month vehicle registration renewal option: https://dailyautofix.com/queensland-offers-one-month-vehicle-registration/
Could the 450kW Lexus LQ SUV be coming to Australia? https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/flagship-450kw-lexus-lq-suv-on-way-123848/
LDV D90 SUV gets a twin-turbo diesel option: https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/ldv-d90-suv-gets-twin-turbo-diesel-123838/
Is Mazda going rear-wheel-drive and to an inline-6 with the next Mazda6? https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/straight-six-and-rear-drive-for-next-mazda6-123837/
International News
Meet the Toyota Harrier, the Rav4 we secretly want? https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/2020-toyota-harrier
Audi slowly ramping up production in Europe: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-production-gradually-restarts-in-europe-12757
Nissan Rogue (X-Trail) marketing images leak early: https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/2021-nissan-x-trail-leaked-123849/
Volkswagen Golf R spied at the Nürburgring: https://www.autoblog.com/2020/04/15/volkswagen-r-models-spied-nurburgring/
Mustang Powered Ford Everest (and it won’t be coming to Aus): https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-ford-everest-2020-gets-powerful-mustang-engine-to-reset-ute-based-suv-standard-78707
Motorsport News
“Silly season” begins for Formula 1 drivers.
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