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The PEUGEOT EXALT concept: a new incarnation for the Paris Motor Show
PEUGEOT is showcasing the EXALT concept in a new livery at the Paris Motor Show. The car body features shades of grey that segue from the bare steel covering the majority of the exterior to the distinctive Shark Skin rear end. Inside, the Newspaper Wood finish borrows (literally) from the pages of major business…
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See the biggest names in Australian Motorsport on Shannons Legends of Motorsport
Motorsport enthusiasts have applauded the new motorsport series ‘Shannons Legends of Motorsport’. Hosted by Neil Crompton, the series brings to life the history of Australian Motorsport combined with some rarely seen historical footage from Seven’s extensive archives dating from the ‘60’s to the ‘90’s. In front of a live audience Neil Crompton talks with…
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Mazda Unveils New Prince MX-5 to combat King 86
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation today celebrated the unveiling of the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 together with fans at events held simultaneously in Japan, USA and Spain. The All-New MX-5, which adopts both SKYACTIV Technology and Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language, will be rolled out to global markets starting in…
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Former Nissan driver George Fury to visit Bathurst 1000, driving the record-breaking Nissan Bluebird Turbo in demonstration laps at Mount Panorama1000
MELBOURNE, Australia (3 September 2014) – Nissan and Norton will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nissan’s first Bathurst 1000 pole position at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 this year. Michael Caruso and Dean Fiore’s #36 Norton Nissan Altima will adopt a retro-themed livery for ‘The Great Race’ at Mount Panorama this October, depicting the…
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Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo awarded prestigious Trofeo Bandini
Brisighella, Italy – Daniel Ricciardo joined an exclusive club of F1 greats at the weekend when he journeyed to the tiny village of Brisighella in Italy, close to the great Imola circuit, where he became the 21st recipient of the Trofeo Bandini. Named after the legendary Ferrari F1 driver, Lorenzo Bandini, whose…
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Land Rover reveals new Discovery Sport
Land Rover reveals the world’s most versatile and capable premium compact SUV Bold and progressive design defines all-new Discovery family Design leadership and engineering integrity have created the ultimate use of interior space with class-leading versatility and optional 5+2 seating Discovery Sport revealed digitally at Spaceport America with news of Galactic Discovery competition…
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The Grand Cherokee SRT – a Butch Gentleman
Have you ever come across a butch gay gentleman? Then this is what the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is! As the owner of a 15 year old Jeep Cherokee, I have been told many times “how butch” it is to drive a Jeep… On the other hand I also regularly drive a “V8…
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Audi opens high-tech complex in Neuburg an der Donau
Under one roof: Audi driving experience centre, Motorsport Competence Centre, Audi Sport customer racing and functions of Technical Development Site is located 20 km west of the company’s main site at Ingolstadt Prof. Dr. Hackenberg: “This is where we develop and build our high-performance racing cars” Ingolstadt/Neuburg an der Donau, August 30, 2014 – AUDI…
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The Citroen CX turns 40
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1974, the CITROËN CX is celebrating its fortieth anniversary. It is remembered today as a bold, stylish vehicle with the ability to deliver creative responses to the issues of the time. The CX made its mark with advances in technology, including the turbocharged diesel engine, GTi…
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Clayton’s Review – VACC condemns Abbott’s Productivity Commission report on the automotive manufacturing industry
Australian Primeminister Tony Abbott “As expected, the Australian Automotive Manufacturing Industry Report by the Productivity Commission has proved to be a complete waste of time. It’s delivered little of substance, it’s out of touch with the industry and proved economists have a complete lack of understanding about the automotive industry,” VACC Executive Director, David Purchase,…