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The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG – Top Gear Magazine Australia’s 2013 Design of the Year
Melbourne – The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG has been recognised by Top Gear Magazine Australia, and awarded the 2013 Design of the Year award. The Top Gear Australia editorial staff were awestruck with the design of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG, describing it to be ‘stunning’. “And not just because it’s kicking…
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VACC Statement: Holden
VACC, which represents more than 5,000 businesses in the repair, service and retail sector of the automotive industry in Victoria, is disappointed that GM Holden will cease production in Australia in 2017. The retail automotive industry has been a staunch supporter of automotive manufacturing and VACC had previously called on the Federal Government to…
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The New Clio R.S. 200 EDC – Iconic Performance, Unleashed
Renault Australia has today launched the latest hot hatch from the iconic Renault Sport division – the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC. New Clio R.S. 200 EDC takes the appeal of performance motoring to a new level thanks to the introduction of a 6-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission as standard and the new Renault…
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The Blistering New Audi S3 Sportback has Arrived in Australia
Accessible premium performance, for only $59,900 Extraordinary dynamics, exceptional quality of finish 2.0 TFSI quattro with 206kW/380Nm powers to 100km/h in 5.0 sec Australia, December 13 2013: The new benchmark for affordable premium performance has arrived in Australia. Never before has this kind of dynamism, quality of finish and outstanding specification been available to Australian…
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Volvo CX Coupe: The Concept XC Coupe – Teaser
The Volvo Concept XC Coupé – The Next Chapter in Volvo’s New Design Story In September 2013, the Volvo Concept Coupé was launched to critical acclaim and many awards, and represented the world’s first insight into Volvo Car Group’s new design direction under Senior Vice President of Design, Thomas Ingenlath. It also showed one…
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Holden to leave Australia. I have no words.
For Release: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, 10:00 p.m. ESTGM to Transition to a National Sales Companyin Australia and New ZealandCompany to cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017DETROIT – As part of its ongoing actions to decisively address the performance ofits global operations, General Motors today announced it would transition to anational sales company in Australia…
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All-New Mazda3 Named ‘Car of the Year’ by AutoGuide.com
– Redesigned Compact Car Bests Four Top Finalists, Including 2014 Mazda6 – California, USA – All-New Mazda3 was today named “Car of the Year” by the editors of AutoGuide.com, beating fellow finalist, the 2014 mid-size sedan, in the process. This redesigned, third-generation 2014 model features Mazda-developed SKYACTIV Technology and emotive character lines of…
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New Audi LMP1 sports car ready for US test session
Audi’s new LMP1 sports car is being tested Further details to come before the end of December Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Ullrich: “Crucial stage has been reached” Ingolstadt/Sebring, December 9, 2013: Only a week after the World Championship winning Audi R18 e-tron quattro race car’s last run in a race, its successor is…
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Honda NSX Supercar Concept To Debut In Gran Turismo®6
The highly anticipated NSX, in concept form, will fire up its twin-turbocharged engine and innovative new three-motor, torque vectoring Sport Hybrid powertrain in Gran Turismo®6 (GT6) which has just been released. The real driving simulator available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 system gives sports car enthusiasts their first opportunity to get behind the wheel of…
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Infiniti to reveal Formula One inspired concept at Detroit Motor Show
Hong Kong – Infiniti will reveal a Formula One inspired concept car based on the Q50 premium sports sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The concept will be unveiled during Infiniti’s press conference, scheduled for January 13. The concept car represents Infiniti’s design vision of a high performance variant of Q50.…