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Incar GPS: is the huge price worth it?
navigon on Iphone Navigon on Iphone You’ll have read over the last year about my changing opinion on Incar-GPS systems. I have always thought the gargantuan price car makers want isn’t justified by the use-ability of their units. But the marketers are a tricky bunch so they bundle the Satnav together with other integral…
Spontaneous, Open, Irresistible: The MINI Roadster
The driving fun sewn into the fabric of every MINI never fails to bring a smile to the face. And now it can also be enjoyed – with the roof up or down – in the first model from the brand designed strictly for two people. The MINI Roadster, the sixth model in the British…
@yourCOMAND: Always Online for more Information, Safety and Comfort
For many people, unrestricted access to information has become an indispensable part of their daily lives – be it at work or in their leisure time. And what’s more, worldwide more and more people are spending increasing amounts of time on the move – particularly also in the car where they want to stay…
SAAB rescued, again.
It seems the deal with the Chinese Pang Da and Youngman. SAAB’s owner signed the memorandum of understanding which needs the usual approvals from shareholders and other assorted sundry hangers-on. Does that mean the speculation regarding the beleaguered Swedish carmaker is at end end? Let’s hope so. It seems the Chinese are buying everything in…
Hyundai’s Fluidic Design comes to life at Sculpture by the Sea 2011
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined Sculpture by the Sea as the major partner for its exciting 2011 exhibition, which runs from Thursday 3rd November to Sunday 20th November, 2011. As part of the sponsorship, Hyundai is providing a Courtesy Fleet of new Hyundai i40 Tourer vehicles for the duration of the exhibition. The…
Five Stars for the Audi Q3 in the Euro NCAP Crash Test
Audi Q3 achieves top score for passive crash safety Specially designed front end for good pedestrian protection The Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi Q3 the maximum five-star rating for passive crash safety. The results for adult protection in a frontal, rear or side collision, as well as for child safety and pedestrian…
A New Era Begins: Production Start-Up for the new BMW 3 Series at the Home Plant in Munich
BMW Group invests half a billion euros in the Munich plant. Decision in favour of home plant secures 9,000 workplaces. Munich is lead plant for BMW 3 Series production worldwide. BMW Group achieves virtually zero non-recyclable production waste for the first time. Ude: Impressive commitment to Munich on the part of BMW. The BMW…
Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic: They claim it’s now using less fuel than before.
Australia’s Most Fuel Efficient Car Now Even More Efficient Fiesta ECOnetic, Australia’s most fuel efficient car – now even more fuel efficient 3.6 litres per 100km1 combined fuel consumption 95 grams per km CO2 emissions Melbourne, Australia, 28 October, 2011 Australia’s most fuel efficient car, the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, is now even more fuel efficient…
Volvo V60 teaser: how’s this for a sexy as hell weekender?
242KW of sex on wheels We’ll have the review in a week or two.