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Kia joins fight against Motor Neurone Disease
Support for Daniher’s Drive – Victoria to support MND research Kia Motors Australia has thrown its support behind Essendon legend Neale Daniher and the Cure For MND Foundation through the fund-raising Daniher’s Drive event from October 15-18. Daniher was diagnosed with MND _ also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the Major League Baseball…
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Bling Bling, Bling Bling. Hello, Lexus Calling
I just found this video of this very car a few months ago when we gave it the once over at Lexus’ secret HQ bunker. What do you think? On my home from my jog (walk) around the park (boozer) I discovered this little titbit in the Lexus dealership next door. Hubba HUbba! This…
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CITROËN reveals CACTUS M ahead of Frankfurt
At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, CITROËN will premier a concept car inspired by the iconic 1960s Citroen Méhari: the CITROËN CACTUS M. An ‘outdoor’ take on the C4 Cactus, this new concept car has a bright, upbeat personality. Looking beyond design, CITROËN is expressing a lifestyle approach with the CACTUS M, placing…
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Citroen confirms Australian Cactus line-up
Citroen Australia has announced it will introduce two drivetrains for Cactus; a turbocharged petrol manual and turbo-diesel semi-automatic. Due for local launch during the first quarter of 2016, the Cactus will bring with a range of innovative technologies paired to unparalleled customisation and Citroen’s leading 6 year warranty, service and support program. General Manager…
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Citroën: The Comfy, Calm, Cosy and Cute DS3
We drove Citroën’s DS3 convertible a while back and liked it. We didn’t “get it” but we liked it. This story is about how the Citroën DS3 made me feel and not just about tech facts and dull-as-dishwater figures. I may decide to throw in a few figures but they are for presentation of a…
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208 GTi and GTi 30th. Peugeot’s secret weapon?
I could go on and on about the facts and figures and “turn in” and “braking force” and make the whole thing a dull-as-dishwater car review, but I won’t. Instead I’m going to tell you about having these two on a track. You’ve probably seen a few of these GTi’s around the place. They look…
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2016 Pajero first with Mitsubishi’s in-car smartphone technology
Mitsubishi Motors newly-developed integrated smartphone infotainment system has arrived on the 2016 model year Pajero SUV. Mitsubishi’s Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) system for both Android AutoTM*1 and Apple CarPlay*2 will be introduced across all Pajero variants and rolled out on future models in the months ahead. On sale from 1 September,…
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CX3: Mazda’s bucolic cute-as-a-button mini-SUV
Yes Yes Yes oh YES!: Classy feel, frugal, loaded with gear Oh dear me no: some cheap plastic, rear camera not on all models. The figures are out and Mazda has sold almost 66,000 cars so far this year, up from almost 60,000 last year. Mazda outsells both Ford with 40,557 and Holden at 59,632,…
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The Peugeot 308 Racing Cup: Bred to Race. Who wants a go in this one?
Peugeot is stepping out of the shadows and into the bright up lit world of racing once again. Who thought the halcyon days of the French auto maker were done? Not me. Peugeot Sport waved their magic fingers sprinkling their fairy dust as far as the ey could see. The 308GTi by Peugeot…
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Dynamic energy: Bold new exterior design for next-generation Kia Sportage
PRESS RELEASE as received from Kia (SEOUL) August 27, 2015 – Kia Motors has today revealed the first official exterior images of the all-new Kia Sportage, featuring an attractive new design. The all-new Sportage will make its global debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on September 15, 2015. Entering its fourth-generation, the all-new…