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All-New Volvo XC90 at the Swedish Royal Wedding
Volvo Cars is delighted to announce that it has been chosen by Sweden’s Royal Court to supply 35 All-New Volvo XC90s as courtesy cars on the occasion of the wedding between Prince Carl Philip and Ms. Sofia Hellqvist on June 13, 2015. The royal wedding is one of this summer’s most anticipated events in…
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Peugeot 404 marks 50 years of diesel speed and innovation at Goodwood #gaycarboys
Peugeot marks 50 years since 404 diesel smashed speed records The 404 set 22 endurance records in June 1965, with a further 18 records set in July 72-hour endurance run covered an amazing 11,627.329km Peugeot celebrates milestone by running 404 up Goodwill Hill THE RECORDSIn the European summer of 1965, a one-off Peugeot…
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Volvo Cars’ standard safety technology cuts accident claims by 28 per cent #gaycarboys
Here is scientific proof that safety saves lives, not speed and redlight cameras which are punitive only. One of the most comprehensive scientific studies performed on collision avoidance systems in cars reveals that Volvo Cars’ standard City Safety technology reduces insurance claims for rear-end frontal collisions by 28 per cent. Based on real-life accumulated…
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A nice looking Limo for the tired exec: The new BMW 7 Series
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. With the new BMW 7 Series, BMW has redefined what an exclusive, luxurious driving experience looks like in contemporary, pioneering form. Groundbreaking technologies in…
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Nissan GT-R LM NISMO “Racing is a Battle. Our Weapon is Innovation.”
Nissan’s radical front-engined, front-wheel-drive LM P1 car ready for Le Mans debut this weekend Nissan GT-R LM NISMO: the ultimate expression of innovation that excites 30 per cent of the entire Le Mans grid is Powered By Nissan Watch the race live on NISMO.TV Le Mans, France (Thursday 11 June 2015): The world…
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Jaguar Land Rover announces Technology Research Project to Detect, Predict and Share Data on Potholes
Jaguar Land Rover’s pioneering ‘Pothole Alert’ research could help save motorists billions of pounds in punctures, vehicle damage and road accidents every year Range Rover Evoque research vehicle can identify the location and severity of potholes and broken manhole covers – and adjust suspension in milliseconds Jaguar Land Rover researchers developing technology to share…
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Kia launches new Sorrento with many flourishes and much ceremony in SUNNY North Queensland
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: classy design, lots of inclusions, smooth quiet ride, safest SUV available Not so much: Stereo in top model doesn’t sound as good as it looks, a bit heavy I love this time of year. The cold crisp evenings, heavily scented with wood smoke, are spent sipping on a…
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2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed Celebrates Mazda RX7
Mazda will celebrate its motorsport heritage as Central Feature Marque at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Born from the desire to develop, prove and showcase the rotary engine in the testing world of competition, Mazda’s involvement in motorsport has always stayed true to the spirit of ‘never stop challenging’. At Goodwood the Japanese company…
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Subaru Liberty: A Suitable Legacy For A Plucky Nameplate
My Subaru connection goes back to my childhood with many happy hours spent in both the back and the front seats. Oh get your minds out of the gutter! The very second I was old enough I slipped behind the wheel, but she was a 4 speed manual with tiny 43kw output. Even…
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New Car Assessment Programmes worldwide leaders in reducing road trauma
The Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP), the overarching vehicle safety advocacy body, today expressed its disappointment in recent media coverage across Australia which criticises the vital work undertaken by the national consumer information organisation, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). “The life-saving role of New Car Assessment Programs is well established…