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CITROEN CONFIRMS SHARP PRICING FOR PRICKLY CACTUS
Citroen Australia has announced final pricing and specification ahead of the introduction of its ground-breaking Cactus compact SUV February, 2016. The highly specified cactus range will be available from a recommended retail price of $26,990* for the turbo-charged, PureTech petrol manual, while the semi-automatic diesel variant will carry an RRP of $29,990*. A significant range…
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LEXUS UNVEILS VISIONARY LF-FC CONCEPT AT TOKYO
Lexus pulled the wraps off its visionary LF-FC concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show today, offering a peek into the design and technology of the Japanese luxury marque’s future flagship sedan.Its headline feature is a high output fuel cell power system that drives the rear wheels and also sends power to two in-wheel…
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Mitsubishi’s Triton is a real 4X4 SUV in every way
Many people forget tradie’s utes are as much an SUV as they are work horses. With 6 of the top ten car makers being Japanese, it is no surprise Australian’s scoops up their SUVs like kids in a lollie shop. Mitsubishi’s best seller is the Triton twin cab. It has 4 seats, 5 if you’re…
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Peugeot Citroen to publish real world fuel figures.
The plethora of recent reports on emissions testing has underlined the importance of compliance procedures and their proper application. In this context, the Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën asked the Group’s engineering teams to carry out verifications in this area and make recommendations for improvement. The Group conducted an in-depth review…
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Fake Wheels Fail even at low speed
A set of fake wheels on sale in Australia have been shown to dangerously disintegrate at just 50km/h in testing. The test was carried out by the Australian automotive industry and saw Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific and GM Holden team up to demonstrate to consumers the serious safety risks that can be associated with…
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Mercedes at Motorclassica Melbourne: Maybach S600
Melbourne – Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific unveiled the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class at the official opening of the Australian International Concours D’Elegance at Motorclassica in Melbourne. Expanding the line-up of the flagship S-Class range, the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 epitomises effortless superiority combined with trend-setting exclusivity. The vehicle makes automotive luxury come alive by perfecting design and technology…
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Iconic DS to celebrate 60 years at Motorclassica
60 years of DS celebrated at Motorclassica with debut of new DS 5 New DS 5 joined by ID19 Parisienne assembled in Heidelberg Australia in 1962 International style icon also raced extensively at the time Endurance racing and rallying was DS’ forte The 60th anniversary of the iconic Citroen DS will be celebrated at…
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Mini ONE: a de-featured entry level city car we needed, but be careful what you ask for.
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: looks, heritage, nice cornering, build quality Oh dear me no: expensive, choppy ride, too few features, long options list, very noisy tyres. Pricing is: 5 door $29,712 and 3 door $28,579 on-Road in NSW for the 6 speed manual, auto adds $2350. Engine/trans: 3 cyl turbo petrol, 71kw/180Nm,…
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Ford’s Leading Investment in Australia Headlined by 257 kW Focus RS Hatch List Pricing Announcement
Ford’s Leading Investment in Australia Headlined by 257 kW Focus RS Hatch List Pricing Announcement Focus RS will be the sixth new performance vehicle in two years as Ford invests to expand its performance line-up, building on the company’s $300 million local R&D work this year alone LZ Focus RS an innovative high-performance hatchback that…
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Hyundai Motorsport aiming to reclaim second in Championship at Rally de España
Hyundai Motorsport will field three cars in next week’s RallyRACC Catalunya – Costa Daurada (Rally de España), penultimate round of the FIA World Rally Championship Belgian Thierry Neuville and Spaniard Dani Sordo – for whom next weekend’s rally is a home event – will be joined once again by Kiwi Hayden Paddon The team…