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Honda’s Accord Sport Hybrid: Works well, but no spare let us down.
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: fab economy, engaging drive, bags of space, quiet. Oh dear me no: no spare tyre (see story), small boot, expensive. Australia has been fairly slow to take up the hybrid challenge. Our governments haven’t subsidised them the way other countries have done. This has cast a long shadow over…
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WHOOSH – Blood Type Racing returns to SEMA with sinister Veloster Turbo
8 October 2015 – Blood Type Racing Inc., the renowned Chicago-based tuner known for his extreme take on Korean vehicles, has revealed its Veloster Turbo built for SEMA. The BTR Edition Veloster has an evil twist, designed to look as though it just switched over to the dark side. The car will be revealed…
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Ford Plans Ongoing Business with 63 Australian Suppliers, Including Double the Number to 17 with New Global Projects
Ford plans to maintain aftermarket parts-supply with 63 Australian Suppliers, including helping 17 suppliers earn business with its global operations beyond their current local activities, up from nine suppliers last year The unique supplier relationships are part of Ford investment of more than $300 million in R&D in Australian in 2015 and nearly $2…
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Citroen travels 580km from Paris to Bordeaux unassisted by driver
PSA Peugeot Citroen demonstrate autonomous vehicle in real world 580km drive to ITS World Congress Vehicle completes journey without human intervention Vehicle demonstrated self-management of speed, lane-changing, cruising abilities and reaction to other vehicles, changing environments and speeds Technology designed to support driver and improve safety A PSA Peugeot Citroën vehicle has travelled the motorway…
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All-New Range Rover Evoque Convertible breezes through ultimate All-Terrain testing
Bold new Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible Exclusive film captures final stage of testing at Land Rover’s challenging all-terrain proving ground – Full suite of advanced on- and off-road technologies showcased The Convertible for all Seasons will be revealed in November and will be on sale in…
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Countdown to convertible begins as Range Rover Evoque Wireframes take over London
Wireframe sculptures preview world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible Prestigious London locations including Harrods host unique models Full-size installations are 1:1 scale representation of Evoque Convertible World’s first compact luxury SUV Convertible to be revealed in November 2015 London UK, Friday 2nd October –Londoners were stopped in their tracks today as Land Rover placed…
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Last drive of Kia’s Sportage before the new model arrives (plus pics of the new model)
It’s been a couple of years since we last drove the Sportage (read about it here). We thought it capable and elegant as well as being sexy and well equipped. Kia has so much confidence in their cars that they’ve added an extra couple of years to their already brilliant warranty so you now…
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Holden VFII Ute makes public debut at famous Deniliquin Ute Muster
Holden reveals most powerful Commodore Ute ever built at the 17th annual Deniliquin Ute Muster VFII Ute V8 now boasts new 6.2-litre LS3 engine Bi-modal exhaust and mechanical sound enhancer standard on all V8 sports models Fans given opportunity to experience virtual reality test drive of Holden’s Lang Lang proving ground with three-time Bathurst 1000…
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Kia Sorento is not just a pretty face.
We loved Kia’s Sorento when we drove it in Port Douglas earlier in the year (read about it here). I hoped it would be as nice to drive back home in Sydney. It sounds silly but sometimes a car at launch doesn’t measure up when you drive in in the real world. I’m happy…
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The All-New Jaguar XF Australian Pricing announced
Priced from $82 800 for the XF Prestige 20d Deliveries to commence from Q1, 2016 Aluminium-intensive architecture Elegant, progressive design combines short overhangs and outstanding proportions with exceptional aerodynamic efficiency: Cd 0.28 Lighter and more efficient, with unrivalled refinement, dynamics and design Segment-leading for rear seat space: row-two occupants gain 15mm more legroom, 24mm…