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Sir Jack to be feted at Phillip Island
The amazing life and unique achievements of Sir Jack Brabham will be celebrated in many ways at the 25th Anniversary Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 7-9 this year. Sir Jack, who is patron of the Victorian Historic Racing Register, which organises the Phillip Island Historic meetings, is expected to be…
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Volkswagen One-Two in Sweden – Old Hand Latvala Pips Youngster Mikkelsen
Gold: Jari-Matti Latvala claims his second victory for Volkswagen, his third in Sweden Silver: Second and a first WRC podium for Andreas Mikkelsen Sébastien Ogier fights back to finish sixth Volkswagen claimed its second one-two of the season at the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas…
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Alfa Romeo 4C wins fourth international award for 2014
Alfa Romeo’s highly anticipated 4C has won its fourth major international accolade for 2014, with readers of Polish magazines Motor and Auto Moto voting it the best vehicle in the ‘Sports cars and convertibles’ category of the ‘2013 Auto Lider’ (Auto Leader) awards. 4C, which will be launched in Australia later this year, triumphed…
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My Radio Won’t Work When the Ignition Turns Off
I received literally no letters at all this week about this subject but here is a top tip tip anyway: When you think your car audio system isn’t working because there is no “accessories” setting, try pressing the “on” switch on the radio. It sounds silly but many car makers now have decided that if…
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All the Aussie muscle you could ever want: We light up the throbbing HSV R8 that Government Policy has murdered.
This is not the story I intended to write. Sometimes, stories write themselves and this is one. It was intended to demonstrate that an Australian designed and built car could compete against the super cars of Europe in their own terms, and win. Instead we have learnt that our erstwhile opposition treasurer now thinks that…
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Pulsar SSS: Nissan Re-injects Pizzazz into Budget Performance
Yes Yes Yes oh YES!: Sweet little engine, snappy performance, great fuel economy, great value Oh dear me no: Not hugely pretty, uninspiring interior (initially, then I warmed to it) The only thing the SSS is missing is a warning sign. Many mourned the passing of the Pulsar name especially when the much-unloved Tida…
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Cherokee, Chief in the world of Off Roading.
ABOVE: Grand Cherokee in various trim levels. Below: Cherokee and its new toothy village-idiot grin. YES YES YES oh YES: stylish exterior, luxury cabin, loads of kit for the doh, fab engines Oh Dear Me No: do we need cars this big, foot operated parking brake (pet hate), some cabin plastics a bit on…
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Don’t hate me 2QT2bSTR8 says Fiat sweet little Panda
YES YES YES oh YES: cute, fashionable, stocked with gadgets Oh dear me no: a bit plasticy inside, Ride choppy in places, 2cyl engine runs out of legs fast City cars, two of the most depressing words in the English language. I have a recurring nightmare where I’m trapped in a bucket of cheap plastic…
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The Infiniti Q50 is Now on Sale in Australia
ALl models are crammed full of hi-tech goodies:- All-new model sets a fresh direction in design, performance and technology for a new generation of Infiniti vehicles Choice of two powertrains for Australia: 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder; 3.5-litre petrol/electric V6 performance hybrid Offers world-first technologies designed to enhance the driving experience, including Direct Adaptive Steering™, Active Lane…
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Renault KWID CONCEPT : A New Vision Tailored for New Market Needs
KWID CONCEPT, a concept car unveiled at the Delhi Auto Show, highlights both Renault’s commitment to new markets, such as India, as well as the company’s ability to produce appealing products in the compact car segment. The vehicle’s robust, yet fun design, along with its technology-driven features, is targeted at meeting the needs of young…