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Finally a match for the Kia Carnival? | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (990+ words) Hyundai's Staria people mover seemed destined to live in the shadow of its segment-dominating cousin, the Kia Carnival. Now though, Hyundai is rolling out a serious overhaul to the Staria van range, including the long-awaited introduction of fuel-sipping hybrid variants....
BYD's Zeekr 9 X rival exposed
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (425+ words) BYD's latest luxury hybrid SUV could have one trick up its sleeve its rivals don't. The incoming Fang Cheng Bao Titanium 9, or BYD Ti9 as it is likely to be known in export markets, is a three-row plug-in hybrid SUV that…...
Huge upgrade for China's tough 4 WD
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (462+ words) China's GWM has revealed more details and imagery of its updated Tank 300 for the domestic market. As reported by Car News China, a highlight of this update is a longer wheelbase that was previewed by the Tank 300 Hooke Edition prototype…...
Ram's new big bargain ute tested
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (1003+ words) If you were considering a new American ute from one of the brands doing factory-backed conversions here in Australia, you might be about to save yourself some money. This is the new Ram 1500 Express Black Edition, and the brand reckons…...
'No longer works today': VW's harsh reality
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (563+ words) Volkswagen, for decades one of the world's largest and most successful vehicle manufacturers, appears to be facing an uncertain future, with one of the key emerging Chinese brands challenging its once invincible position now putting bold shots across the German…...
'Story of the winter festival': meet the people that stepped up to save it
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (429+ words) THE ice is set, the rides are in place and the pavilions are ready for the Bathurst Showgrounds Winter Festival. Ace Attractions and the Bathurst Showground Land Manager Trust, with the help of Rebecca Mathie, have pulled off the herculean…...
New initiative set to improve the visitor experience at Bathurst Hospital
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (698+ words) THE patient and visitor experience at Bathurst Hospital is set to improve, making it a warmer and friendly place from the moment people arrive, while also taking some pressure off staff. The shift will be made possible thanks to the…...
Previews and tips for Rosehill races this Saturday
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (749+ words) In partnership with Racing NSW. Race 1 - 11: 05 AM MIDWAY HANDICAP (1200 METRES) 5. Island Dec might be back in business now on the evidence of an impressive Canterbury win a couple of weeks back. She had a nice run just off the pace,…...
Carmakers teaming up with Chinese brands | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW
14+ hour, 40+ min ago (804+ words) The rise in popularity of Chinese cars has been so rapid it's left traditional car companies scrambling to keep up in technology and sales. So now it is a case of, if you can't beat them join them, with the…...
Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery, drones attack Kyiv
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (403+ words) Ukrainian forces have struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says. Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the…...