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ECO2, A New Label for Models that are more Environmentally-Friendly and More Economical
Renault’s commitment to sustainable transport dates back more than twenty years. In 2007, Renault was the first carmaker to launch a label —eco²— that would provide customers with at-a-glance identification of the vehicles with lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Renault is now announcing a new label under an ongoing policy to shrink…
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Mazda MX-5 receives “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award
Essen, Germany: Mazda has accepted the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” prize for the All-New Mazda MX-5 at a gala ceremony in front of some 1,200 guests at the Aalto Theatre in Essen, Germany. The “Best of the Best” prize goes to exceptionally ground-breaking designs across many industries; only 1.6 per cent…
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BMW Group Innovation Days 2015: Drive technologies of the future
Note: International press release. This is a 1:1 copy of the original issued by BMW Group headquarters in Germany. No adaptations have been made to cater for the Australian market. The BMW Group presents pioneering drive technologies during a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France. The BMW Group’s largest testing…
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Honda Reduces Prices On Selected CR-V Series II Variants
Honda Australia has today announced the repositioning of pricing for the two-wheel and four-wheel drive CR-V VTi-S variants. “The upgraded Honda CR-V was released back in December with a number of specification, technology, styling and variant upgrades across both the two-wheel and four-wheel drive petrol models,” said Honda Australia Director Mr. Stephen…
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Volkswagen Australia announces sweeping model changes with MY16 updates
Rear-view camera as standard App-Connect USB interface for Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink™ as standard Upgraded petrol engines for Golf and Golf Wagon models Polo GTI now with Sport Select Suspension as standard Volkswagen Australia is pleased to announce a wide range of upgrades to its model line-up with the arrival…
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Honda released the first official sketches of the all-new Honda BR-V Prototype,
BANGKOK, Thailand – Honda released the first official sketches of the all-new Honda BR-V Prototype, a new generation crossover utility vehicle, which will make its world premiere at the upcoming Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015. The event is scheduled for 20 – 30 August 2015, in Tangerang, Indonesia.The new BR-V features tough and solid…
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High in the Sussex Skyline stands A Celebration of Mazda’s Motorsport Heritage
Sussex, UK: A spectacular 40-metre addition to the Sussex skyline celebrates Mazda’s racing heritage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Second in height only to the Chichester Cathedral spire, the Goodwood Festival of Speed centrepiece features two racing cars bursting out of the ground trailing spectacular twisted steel shapes. Inspired by Mazda’s…
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Top-level safety: new ŠKODA Superb has been awarded with maximum 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests
5-star result confirms top-level safety of the ŠKODA flagship Outstanding occupant protection for adults and children New ŠKODA Superb scores well with innovative safety assistance systems Current ŠKODA model range: all cars with 5 stars from Euro NCAP Mladá Boleslav – The newŠKODA Superb has been awarded with the maximum 5-star rating in…
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Audi is the new black: S3 Cabriolet.
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: Pretty beyond belief, comfy, punchy engine, fuel economy, Bang and Olufsen sound Oh dear me no: slightly cramped boot but ok with the roof up, magnet for the rozzers Audi is the new black. Perhaps it is because the roof is down and you can hear people commenting…