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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
2025 KGM Actyon revealed
A South Korean car brand famous for building some of the world's ugliest cars has shifted names, and thankfully, shapes. Ssangyong, a company known for shocking eyeballs two decades ago with the Stavic people mover – a vehicle once crowned the world's ugliest car – has rebranded for a second time as part of its drive for success. Originally known as Ssangyong, then KGM Ssangyong following a corporate takeover, the brand will shrug off its old name to simply become KGM from June 1. It's a bold move in a time when new manufacturers seem to pop up every week – names such as Deepal, XPeng, Zeekr and Leapmotor come to mind – giving customers more choice than ever. Seeking to stand out from the crowd of new Chinese brands, KGM will advertise with a simple slogan: 'KOREAN BUILT TO LAST'. The brand relaunches with the first car designed entirely by KGM in the post-Ssangyong era, a mid-sized SUV known as the Actyon. It has little in common with the original Actyon, a sort of SUV-ute hybrid that predated the modern crop of lifestyle-oriented pickups by years. Unlike some of Ssangyong's past efforts, the new Actyon is a reasonably good-looking thing. It's well equipped, too. Priced from $47,000 drive-away, the car is loaded with 20-inch wheels, a powered tailgate, heated front and rear seats and twin 12.3-inch digital displays hooked up to Apple CarPlay and Android auto. Another $3000 brings a panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera and wireless phone charger. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine that uses 7.6L/100km to make 120kW and 280Nm. Joseph Lee, managing director of KGM Australia, said the new model represents the revival of a model that helped start the trend for coupe-like SUVs such as the BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne Coupe. 'Unveiling new vehicles is always a highlight for us all, particularly when it's something as striking and appealing as Actyon, a modern revival of the world's first coupe-style SUV,' he said. 'It's timely we fully embrace the KGM branding here in Australia and celebrate the latest vehicle design language with a brand logo refresh, to align with KGM's global identity and better reflect our commitment to design excellence.'
7NEWS
23-04-2025
- 7NEWS
Mother pays tribute to daughter, Jocelyn Grace Mollee, killed in Easter Monday crash in Palmview, Queensland
The heartbroken mother of a young woman killed in a horrific Queensland crash has remembered her daughter as a 'gentle' and 'smart' and said she lived life to the fullest. Jocelyn Grace Mollee, 22, was killed d uring a six-car crash on the Bruce Hwy in Palmview on the Sunshine Coast, allegedly caused by a man who went on a carjacking rampage under the influence of drugs before shooting a man in the arm on Easter Monday. The crash claimed the life of Mollee, who was a passenger in a car driven by a 22-year-old man, who was also injured in the crash. 'She was a beautiful young woman, gentle soul, and a hard worker. She was going to be a pillar of society,' Mollee's mother, Amanda Chippendale, told The Courier-Mail. 'My heart is shattered. We're broken into a million pieces.' Mollee was in her fourth year of a chemical engineering degree at the University of Queensland, with a focus on water quality. Chippendale said making sure people would survive because they had sufficient and quality water was her daughters' passion. 'She could make people talk and she could make people laugh. She had a love of books and loved nature,' she said. 'Gone but not forgotten, my baby girl.' Bradley Donald Towle, 41, is alleged to have caused the deadly crash, before approached a white SsangYong Rexton with a gun, shooting the 62-year-old driver in the arm, before stealing his car. The Ssangyong was found flipped on its roof after a crash about 10 minutes drive away, near Forestry Rd in Landsborough, just after 12.30pm. Police allege Towle then stole another car, a grey Mazda 3, from a 16-year-old Newmarket girl who was having a driving lesson with her parents. He was arrested on Steve Irwin Wy at Landsborough, with police bodycam vision showing officers producing a loaded shot gun found in the Mazda. Towle's was hospitalised under police guard and charged with 15 offences, including dangerous driving causing death and armed robbery. His case was briefly mentioned in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday, and he is ecpected to front court again on Wednesday once released from hospital. Police said investigations are continuing, and further charges were likely.
7NEWS
22-04-2025
- 7NEWS
Pictured: Bradley Donald Towle arrested after Bruce Hwy rampage and shooting on Sunshine coast
A father accused of killing a woman by causing a multi-vehicle crash then shooting another man before stealing his car flaunted his lavish lifestyle online - sharing photos of luxury cars and stays at fancy beachside hotels. Bradley Donald Towle, 41, was allegedly driving a red Porsche Macan under the influence of drugs when he is accused of causing a fatal six-car crash in the southbound lanes of the Bruce Hwy at Palmview on the Sunshine Coast on Monday. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The crash claimed the life of 22-year-old woman, Jocelyn Grace Mollee, and injured another 22-year-old man. Towle, who court documents reveal was born in the western Sydney suburb of Bankstown, then allegedly approached a white SsangYong Rexton with a gun, shooting the 62-year-old driver in the arm, before stealing his car. The Ssangyong was found flipped on its roof after a crash about 10 minutes drive away, near Forestry Rd in Landsborough, just after 12.30pm. Police allege Towle then stole another car, a grey Mazda 3, from a 16-year-old Newmarket girl who was having a driving lesson with her parents. Towle frequently shared photos of motorbikes and cars — including a Mercedes Benz and Subaru — which both featured the personalised number plate 'CASH UP'. Other photos show him posing by the poolside at ritzy hotels and working out at the gym. Police released vision of the moment the alleged gunman was arrested on Steve Irwin Wy at Landsborough, with police bodycam vision showing officers producing a loaded shot gun found in the Mazda. Two officers can be seen running for the Mazda, guns drawn, telling Towle to 'get down, get down, get out of the car now'. One officer can then he heard radioing back up saying they have 'one in custody, hands behind his back, bleeding'. A driver from another car can be seen running to assist the officers in the arrest, kneeling on Towle's back as another officer secures handcuffs to his wrists. Towle was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with head and body injuries, where he remains under police guard. He was charged on Tuesday with 15 offences, including dangerous driving causing death and armed robbery. Towle is expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Police said investigations are continuing, and further charges were likely.
7NEWS
22-04-2025
- 7NEWS
Shocking moment Bradley Donald Towle arrested after Bruce Hwy rampage and shooting on Sunshine coast
Queensland police have released footage of the shocking moment a man accused of causing a fatal traffic crash and alleged shooting was arrested in the middle of a busy highway. Bradley Donald Towle, 41, was driving a red Porsche Macan under the influence of drugs when he is alleged to have caused a fatal six-car crash in the southbound lanes of the Bruce Hwy at Palmview on the Sunshine Coast on Monday. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The crashed took the life of 22-year-old woman, Jocelyn Grace Mollee, and injured another 22-year-old driver. Towle, who was born in Bankstown according to court documents, allegedly then approached a white SsangYong Rexton with a gun, shooting the 62-year-old driver in the arm, before stealing his car. The Ssangyong was found flipped on its roof after a crash about 10 minutes drive away, near Forestry Rd in Landsborough, just after 12.30pm. Police allege the Towle then stole another car, a grey Mazda 3, from a 16-year-old Newmarket girl who was having a driving lesson with her parents. Police released vision of the moment the alleged gunman was arrested on Steve Irwin Wy at Landsborough, with police body cam vision showing officers producing a loaded shot gun found in the Mazda. Two officers can be seen running for the Mazda, guns drawn, telling Towle to 'get down, get down, get out of the car now'. One officer can then he heard radioing back up saying they have 'one in custody, hands behind his back, bleeding'. A driver from another car can be seen running to assist the officers in the arrest, kneeling on Towles back as another officer secures handcuffs to his wrists. Towle was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with head and body injuries, where he remains under police guard. He was charged on Tuesday with 15 offences, including dangerous driving causing death and armed robbery. Towle is expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Police said investigations are continuing, and further charges were likely.
7NEWS
21-04-2025
- 7NEWS
Footage of man running with gun surfaces after deadly carjacking rampage near Aussie World on Queensland's Sunshine Coast
Footage has surfaced of the alleged gunman behind a violent alleged carjacking rampage that killed a woman and seriously injured others about 12.10pm on Monday. The man was captured running past traffic, allegedly with a gun, in videos taken by terrified onlookers inside their cars on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman killed, others injured in alleged carjacking horror. The rampage began as the man allegedly crashed a red Porsche Macan into other vehicles in the southbound lanes of the Bruce Hwy at Palmview, near the Aussie World theme park. A 22-year-old woman died in the crash, and the man seated next to her was taken to hospital fighting for life. The alleged gunman then got out of the Porsche and approached a white SsangYong Rexton with a gun. 'He was running over looking like he was trying to help someone out of the car,' witness Rhys Berka told 7NEWS. But rather than offering the SsangYong driver help, he allegedly shot the man in the arm and stole the car. The driver was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. The Ssangyong was found flipped on its roof after a crash about 10 minutes drive away, near Forestry Rd in Landsborough, just after 12.30pm. Queensland Police allege the gunman then stole another car, a grey Mazda 3, from a young driver was having a driving lesson with their parents. Queensland twin sisters, Paula and Bridgette Powers, were witnesses to the man's alleged rampage. They spoke in unison as they told 7NEWS about the moment they heard someone yell: 'Run, he's got a gun.' 'All I was thinking about when we were running is, 'I hope he doesn't fire'.' They called their mother 'brave' for approaching the alleged gunman's crashed stolen car. 'He had blood all over his face,' the Powers twins said. 'She goes 'are you alright?' ... and he goes, 'I'll shoot you', and she goes 'hey! I'm here to help'.' The alleged gunman was arrested on Steve Irwin Wy at Landsborough, and police allege a gun was found in the Mazda. The man is yet to be charged — he remains in hospital under police guard, Queensland Police said on Tuesday. 'We would encourage anyone who witnessed the incidents to contact police,' police said. Of the hundreds of witnesses believed to have seen the horror unfold, a number of them narrowly escaped tragedy. 'He came around the back of us, and almost cleaned up the back of our car, with our daughter in the back of it,' witness Joshua Strachan told 7NEWS. 'Someone's watching over us. It was out of control.' Three crime scenes have been declared by police, one in Palmview and two in Landsborough. Investigations are ongoing.
