Ford renews local investment with Design Center renovations, local deliveries of the Porsche Taycan begin, and the bonkers Land Rover Defender V8.

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Major News

Ford Australia invests $12million into Design Center Renovation:

https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/ford-australia-design-center-will-undergo-12-million-dollar-renovation/

Local Launch of Porsche Taycan:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/929457/2021-porsche-taycan-deliveries-begin-in-australia-test-drives-now-available

Alfa Romeo working on a BMW 5 Series Rival?

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/alfa-romeo-reportedly-working-on-bmw-5-series-rival-128750/

Land Rover Defender V8 confirmed:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/land-rover-defender-v8-confirmed-but-not-cheap-128708/

Aston Martin Sales Slump 32%:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/aston-martin-sales-slump-32-per-cent-but-dbx-signals-revival-128718/

New Peugeot logo:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/peugeot-reinvents-itself-with-new-logo

Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-ioniq-5-revealed-with-800v-fast-charging-128667/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Alonso won’t be at Alpine Car Launch:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-confirm-alonso-wont-travel-to-the-uk-for-new-car-launch-next-week.7rcq0UZSUxxXpIJ27OmOHE.html

Ferrari apparently has ‘recovered speed’:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.data-suggests-ferrari-have-recovered-quite-a-lot-of-speeds-on-the-straights.7htBRyAQYpcUnPXQbzwqqz.html

Supercars

 

General Motorsport News:

Buy Block’s First Rally-Winning Subaru:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35586922/buy-ken-blocks-first-rally-winning-subaru

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 available to Aussies:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/worlds-most-exotic-track-car-now-available-to-aussies-128686/

Ferrari enters Le Mans Hypercar category from 2023:

https://www-ferrari-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.ferrari.com/en-EN/competizioni-gt/articles/ferrari-enters-the-le-mans-hypercar-era?

Local News

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Free Regional Charging in Victoria to boost touring:

https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/network-offers-free-ev-top-ups-to-boost-touring/

ICE

Subaru Brumby coming back using a Toyota HiLux underneath?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/subaru-brumby-reborn-subaru-ute-could-return-as-a-toyota-hilux-twin-82489

Mercedes-Benz G 400d arrives in Australia, along with a $30k price hike for the G63:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-g-400d-diesel-finally-touches-down-128754/

Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing:

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/australia-this-is-your-all-new-2021-mercedes-benz-s-class-and-it-starts-at-au240700/

World’s Fastest ute ready to order in Aus:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/worlds-fastest-ute-is-ready-to-rumble-ram-1500-trx-order-books-open-in-australia-82538

New Subaru WRX and STI:

https://www.motoring.com.au/new-subaru-wrx-and-sti-powered-up-128752/

in-turbo V8-powered Lexus IS F on the cards:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/twin-turbo-v8-powered-lexus-is-f-on-the-cards-128749/

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Wolfsburg Edition arrives:
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/volkswagen-tiguan-allspace-wolfsburg-edition-arrives-128735/

Hyundai Tucson specs and pricing for Australia:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/928388/2021-hyundai-tucson-australian-model-range-and-specifications-revealed/

Hyundai Sonata N Line turbo pricing and specs:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-sonata-n-line-turbo-pricing-and-specs-128723/

Nissan X-Trail Pricing:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-x-trail-pricing-and-specs-detailed-toyota-rav4-mazda-cx-5-rival-scores-modest

International News

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45, most likely not for Aus:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/928226/2021-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-edition-45-leaked-unlikely-for-australia/

Gordon Murrary T.50S Niki Lauda edition at $5.5m:
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/track-only-gordon-murray-t-50s-niki-lauda-edition-arrives-128652/

Aston Martin Valhalla to use a Mercedes-Engine:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35632256/aston-martin-valhalla-wont-use-aston-martin-designed-v-6-engine/

Ford renews local investment with Design Center renovations, local deliveries of the Porsche Taycan begin, and the bonkers Land Rover Defender V8.
Have a question or review request? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:shows@dailyautofix.com">shows@dailyautofix.com</a>
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Major News
Ford Australia invests $12million into Design Center Renovation:
<a href="https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/ford-australia-design-center-will-undergo-12-million-dollar-renovation/">https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/ford-australia-design-center-will-undergo-12-million-dollar-renovation/</a>
Local Launch of Porsche Taycan:
<a href="https://www.caradvice.com.au/929457/2021-porsche-taycan-deliveries-begin-in-australia-test-drives-now-available">https://www.caradvice.com.au/929457/2021-porsche-taycan-deliveries-begin-in-australia-test-drives-now-available</a>
Alfa Romeo working on a BMW 5 Series Rival?
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/alfa-romeo-reportedly-working-on-bmw-5-series-rival-128750/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/alfa-romeo-reportedly-working-on-bmw-5-series-rival-128750/</a>
Land Rover Defender V8 confirmed:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/land-rover-defender-v8-confirmed-but-not-cheap-128708/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/land-rover-defender-v8-confirmed-but-not-cheap-128708/</a>
Aston Martin Sales Slump 32%:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/aston-martin-sales-slump-32-per-cent-but-dbx-signals-revival-128718/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/aston-martin-sales-slump-32-per-cent-but-dbx-signals-revival-128718/</a>
New Peugeot logo:
<a href="https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/peugeot-reinvents-itself-with-new-logo">https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/peugeot-reinvents-itself-with-new-logo</a>
Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-ioniq-5-revealed-with-800v-fast-charging-128667/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-ioniq-5-revealed-with-800v-fast-charging-128667/</a>
Motorsport News&nbsp;
Formula 1
Alonso won&rsquo;t be at Alpine Car Launch:
<a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-confirm-alonso-wont-travel-to-the-uk-for-new-car-launch-next-week.7rcq0UZSUxxXpIJ27OmOHE.html">https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-confirm-alonso-wont-travel-to-the-uk-for-new-car-launch-next-week.7rcq0UZSUxxXpIJ27OmOHE.html</a>
Ferrari apparently has &lsquo;recovered speed&rsquo;:
<a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.data-suggests-ferrari-have-recovered-quite-a-lot-of-speeds-on-the-straights.7htBRyAQYpcUnPXQbzwqqz.html">https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.data-suggests-ferrari-have-recovered-quite-a-lot-of-speeds-on-the-straights.7htBRyAQYpcUnPXQbzwqqz.html</a>
Supercars
&nbsp;
General Motorsport News:
Buy Block&rsquo;s First Rally-Winning Subaru: <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35586922/buy-ken-blocks-first-rally-winning-subaru">https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35586922/buy-ken-blocks-first-rally-winning-subaru</a>
Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 available to Aussies:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/worlds-most-exotic-track-car-now-available-to-aussies-128686/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/worlds-most-exotic-track-car-now-available-to-aussies-128686/</a>
Ferrari enters Le Mans Hypercar category from 2023:
<a href="https://www-ferrari-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.ferrari.com/en-EN/competizioni-gt/articles/ferrari-enters-the-le-mans-hypercar-era?amp=true">https://www-ferrari-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.ferrari.com/en-EN/competizioni-gt/articles/ferrari-enters-the-le-mans-hypercar-era?</a>
Local News
EV&rsquo;s/Hybrid&rsquo;s
Free Regional Charging in Victoria to boost touring:
<a href="https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/network-offers-free-ev-top-ups-to-boost-touring/">https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/network-offers-free-ev-top-ups-to-boost-touring/</a>
ICE
Subaru Brumby coming back using a Toyota HiLux underneath?
<a href="https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/subaru-brumby-reborn-subaru-ute-could-return-as-a-toyota-hilux-twin-82489">https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/subaru-brumby-reborn-subaru-ute-could-return-as-a-toyota-hilux-twin-82489</a>
Mercedes-Benz G 400d arrives in Australia, along with a $30k price hike for the G63:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-g-400d-diesel-finally-touches-down-128754/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-g-400d-diesel-finally-touches-down-128754/</a>
Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing:
<a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/australia-this-is-your-all-new-2021-mercedes-benz-s-class-and-it-starts-at-au240700/">https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/australia-this-is-your-all-new-2021-mercedes-benz-s-class-and-it-starts-at-au240700/</a>
World&rsquo;s Fastest ute ready to order in Aus:
<a href="https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/worlds-fastest-ute-is-ready-to-rumble-ram-1500-trx-order-books-open-in-australia-82538">https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/worlds-fastest-ute-is-ready-to-rumble-ram-1500-trx-order-books-open-in-australia-82538</a>
New Subaru WRX and STI:
<a href="https://www.motoring.com.au/new-subaru-wrx-and-sti-powered-up-128752/">https://www.motoring.com.au/new-subaru-wrx-and-sti-powered-up-128752/</a>
in-turbo V8-powered Lexus IS F on the cards:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/twin-turbo-v8-powered-lexus-is-f-on-the-cards-128749/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/twin-turbo-v8-powered-lexus-is-f-on-the-cards-128749/</a>
New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Wolfsburg Edition arrives: <a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/volkswagen-tiguan-allspace-wolfsburg-edition-arrives-128735/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/volkswagen-tiguan-allspace-wolfsburg-edition-arrives-128735/</a>
Hyundai Tucson specs and pricing for Australia:
<a href="https://www.caradvice.com.au/928388/2021-hyundai-tucson-australian-model-range-and-specifications-revealed/">https://www.caradvice.com.au/928388/2021-hyundai-tucson-australian-model-range-and-specifications-revealed/</a>
Hyundai Sonata N Line turbo pricing and specs:
<a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-sonata-n-line-turbo-pricing-and-specs-128723/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-sonata-n-line-turbo-pricing-and-specs-128723/</a>
Nissan X-Trail Pricing:
<a href="https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-x-trail-pricing-and-specs-detailed-toyota-rav4-mazda-cx-5-rival-scores-modest">https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-x-trail-pricing-and-specs-detailed-toyota-rav4-mazda-cx-5-rival-scores-modest</a>
International News
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45, most likely not for Aus:
<a href="https://www.caradvice.com.au/928226/2021-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-edition-45-leaked-unlikely-for-australia/">https://www.caradvice.com.au/928226/2021-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-edition-45-leaked-unlikely-for-australia/</a>
Gordon Murrary T.50S Niki Lauda edition at $5.5m: <a href="https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/track-only-gordon-murray-t-50s-niki-lauda-edition-arrives-128652/">https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/track-only-gordon-murray-t-50s-niki-lauda-edition-arrives-128652/</a>
Aston Martin Valhalla to use a Mercedes-Engine:
<a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35632256/aston-martin-valhalla-wont-use-aston-martin-designed-v-6-engine/">https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35632256/aston-martin-valhalla-wont-use-aston-martin-designed-v-6-engine/</a>

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Ford renews local investment with Design Center renovations, local deliveries of the Porsche Taycan begin, and the bonkers Land Rover Defender V8.

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