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Lexus RC-F: Sounds like Thunder, Goes Like A Rocket
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: 351kw V8, sexy exterior, loaded with gadgets Oh dear me no: complex infotainment menu, foot parking brake, no self parking option Lexus is one of those hugely underrated auto makers. They are technically very good and are very well equipped. However, some have had some models who were, shall we…
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Skoda Octavia RS Diesel: Sounds like a Character from Monty Python but just WOW!
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: loaded with gadgets, clever cabin, brilliant economy Oh dear me no: odd name, chunky exterior There are more Skodas around that you might think. It is one of those odd brands once locked behind the formidable Iron Curtain. VW has owned a small slice since 1990, buying a much…
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Volvo Cars takes luxury to a new level by unveiling Lounge Console in Shanghai
Volvo Cars has unveiled a new concept at the Shanghai Auto Show that takes executive in-car luxury to a new level. Labelled the Lounge Console, the concept offers busy chauffeur-driven business people the ultimate executive accessory – a compact and versatile solution to expanded storage and comfort. The Lounge Console replaces the front passenger seat,…
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Classic Muscle cars pumped for Shannons May 4 Melbourne Auction
Road & Track Mustangs Two iconic Holdens ‘No reserve’ Sunbeam Tiger Two superb Australian sporting Classics Classic Muscle Cars enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at Shannons Autumn Classic Auction in Melbourne on May 4, with seven sought-after world-class models from Australia, the UK and the USA going under the hammer. The biggest ‘muscles’…
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Citroen Fully Pimps Revamped DS3 with extra Bling
It’s a cutie isn’t it? The Brisbane launch put the DS3 through bends tighter than a Scotsman’s wallet and the Citroen ate them for breakfast. It isn’t the most powerful motor in existence but it hums contently no matter what punishment your throw at it. Before I go into the changes the updates have brought…
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Top of the line Volvo XC90 ‘Excellence’ to be unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show
Volvo Cars will unveil the most luxurious vehicle ever built by the Swedish company in its 88 year history at the Shanghai International Automobile Show – an elegant and refined four-seat version of its recently launched All-New XC90. The XC90 Excellence has been crafted by Volvo’s designers and engineers to offer customers a distinct…
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Audi A5, Marie Bashir and Mardi Gras
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: great looks, expensive cabin, Quattro AWD, open top Oh dear me no: Options can be pricey The A5 is my favourite Audi. It has perfect proportions with just the right mix of masculinity, class and X factor. It isn’t showy but it is definitely impressive. There is a certain aura…
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Land Rover Australia announces pricing for New 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Australian pricing to start from $53 300 RRP (TD4 SE manual) Retail deliveries commence 1st May 2015 Bold and progressive design defines the new Discovery family of vehicles Room for seven passengers, in a 5+2 configuration New multi-link rear suspension for superior on-road agility and off-road ability Roomy and versatile cabin with a compact…
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Daimler and Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks
Nissan and Daimler to jointly develop midsize pickup truck Mercedes-Benz pickup to share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet specific needs of its customers Mercedes-Benz pickup will target Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America Pickup trucks to be built…
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Mazda MX-5 Club Makes World Debut at New York International Auto Show
– Performance-focused MX-5 Club has trim level-exclusive Bilstein suspension, limited-slip differential – NEW YORK: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today introduced the Mazda MX-5 Club at the New York International Auto Show, marking the world debut of the Club model in North American-specification. Lighter, smaller, quicker and more nimble than its predecessor, MX-5 has…