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  • Light grey Renault Koleos SUV driving on a multi-lane road with a modern city skyline in the background.

    Renault’s Quite Koleos

        The formula is simple: safe, spacious, comfort, in a tasteful exterior with a luscious cabin. Many have tried, but most have churned out the mediocre, bordering on dull. I like the ample bosom of the Koleos. It is considerably larger than the old model. Outgoing Koleos (mm) All-New Koleos (mm) Overall length 4,520…

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    2017 Kia Niro sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid vehicle

        Kia’s newest crossover sets lofty mark of 76.6 mpg driving coast-to-coast from Los Angeles to New York City 5979.4 kms / 3715.4 miles and only 4.1 tanks of fuel New kind of crossover boasts a number of firsts for Kia, including a new, dedicated eco-car platform and a unique hybrid system (SEOUL) December…

  • A white BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition with blue and red racing stripes, parked at night. Three men stand beside it, one giving a thumbs-up.

    Fit for a champion: The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for Australia

    Ultra-exclusive BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for Australia Built to commemorate Marco Wittman’s 2016 DTM championship, driving the BMW M4 DTM. This follows an initial title in 2014 Australia to receive 10 examples out of a 200 global unit allocation Australian vehicles to receive commemorative plaque Direct transfer of motorsport technologies from racetrack to…

  • Front view of a white, red, and black Toyota Yaris WRC rally car with six men standing behind it at a launch event.

    TOYOTA REVEALS YARIS WRC CAR AND DRIVERS

    Toyota has revealed its new generation Yaris World Rally Car and confirmed its drivers for the 2017 World Rally Championship which starts in Monte Carlo next month.Toyota’s return to the elite rallying championship after an absence of 17 years will be led by experienced drivers Jari-Matti Latvala and Juho Hänninen. They will compete in two…

  • Aerial view of a sleek, dark teal Aston Martin power boat with a wooden deck speeding across blue water.

    Aston Martin: featuring DB11, Vantage GT8, Rapide S and Vanquish and Aston Martin Power Boat

      Vanquish S Unprecedented breadth of ability:   With an upgraded 6.0 V12 engine producing 603 PS (443kw), Vanquish S tops out at 201mph, with a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) of 3.5 seconds. It has an 8-speed Touchtronic III automatic, Quad-exhaust tailpipes, and revised inlet manifolds for increased engine airflow. Enhanced performance, craftsmanship and luxury: Cloaked in…

  • A bright pure red Subaru Impreza 20i-S hatchback, viewed from the front-three-quarter angle on a white background.

    New Generation Subaru Impreza Is Japan Car Of The Year 2016-2017

    Subaru’s new generation Impreza, currently being launched in Australia, was today named 2016-2017 Car of the Year Japan. The first model to be built on the new Subaru Global Platform, fifth generation Impreza offers an array of new technologies that greatly enhance all-round safety, as well as dynamics and quality. In its first month of…

  • A bearded man in a black shirt and cap leans against a glass wall, smiling. Classic cars are visible in the background.

    Genesis names ex-Bugatti designer Alexander Selipanov to role of Chief Designer

      In line with its strong focus on design, Genesis hires ex-Bugatti designer Alexander Selipanov Serving as Chief Designer at the Global Genesis Advanced Studio, he will be reporting directly to Luc Donckerwolke, Head of Genesis Design 9 December 2016 – Genesis, the luxury automotive brand, announced that Alexander Selipanov will join the brand as…

  • NISSAN JUKE USES ONBOARD CAMERAS TO SET WORLD-FIRST ‘BLIND’ J-TURN RECORD

      Compact crossover’s windows blacked out as pro-driver uses Intelligent Around View Monitor (AVM) technology in stunt maneuver World-first attempt equals ‘narrowest J-turn’ record by spinning JUKE in a space just 18cm longer than the car Intelligent AVM provides driver with 360-degree birds’ eye view of the JUKE’s surroundings SUNDERLAND, UK –The record-breaking Nissan JUKE…

  • A deep red Holden Commodore sedan drives on a city highway, with a modern skyline in the background.

    Next-Generation Holden Commodore Breaks Cover – Brings Premium Technology To The People

        First images of Holden’s cutting-edge Next Generation Commodore released   Commodore takes technology usually seen only in high-end premium vehicles and brings it to the people Most advanced Commodore ever includes: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive suspension, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and matrix lighting V6 flagship boasts 230kW and 370Nm, world-first ‘Twinster’ all-wheel drive…