The all-new BMW X5 will be available with both rear-wheel drive and a four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time, highlighting the German manufacturer’s pursuit of greater efficiency and affordability from its next-generation ...
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Sports sedan for hot-hatch money – the Holden VF Commodore SS now sells for $41,990, a reduction of $5800 compared with the outgoing model. Based on SV6 specification, the Holden Commodore SS gets front and rear parking sensors, a ...
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French automobile manufacturer Renault has received a loan of EUR400m from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The automaker is planning to invest the loan to complete the development of its third-generation car that will replace the ...
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The 235kW, rear-wheel-drive Renault Twin’Run city car concept has been unveiled at the weekend’s Monaco Formula One Grand Prix in Monte Carlo. Paying homage to two iconic Renault sports cars, the R5 Turbo and Clio V6, the ...
The Ford Fiesta Metal, Suzuki Swift Sport and Volkswagen Polo GTI are entry-level hot hatchbacks. They're a classic recipe of the automotive world, as simple and delicious as san choy bow. Take one small and light hatchback (the lettuce ...
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A select handful of Australia's motoring media recently had the opportunity to take on their Russian peers in the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Media Challenge, and naturally CarAdvice jumped at the chance to fly the Aussie flag. Starting in Sweden in ...
Renault Sport has confirmed it will expand its range beyond the current Twingo, Clio and Megane RS models, but will not say which is the next Renault to get the hot-tuner treatment. There were strong rumours that the RS division would ...
The boss of BMW's M division says he believes there is serious potential in high-performance versions of the company's new three-cylinder engine for its future compact sports cars. Speaking with US publication Car and Driver, BMW M ...
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The boss of General Motors’ North American operations says a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car is on his wish list. Speaking with industry journal Automotive News, GM North America president Mark Reuss said he believed a rival for ...
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Renault will completely renew its passenger car line-up within five years, with some models set for the chopping block, others to be completely changed in concept, and all poised to adopt a new corporate identity. The Renault Clio IV ...
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A total of 47 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 models have been recalled locally due to a fault with the cars' exhaust systems. According to the official recall notice published on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ...
Diesel engines and SUVs were made for each other. Diesels' scads of low-end pulling power and great fuel efficiency make it a cinch to haul around the weight of an SUV with all-wheel-drive, and these torquey engines make up for the fuel ...
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A number of 2013 Nissan Altima sedans have been recalled in the US after spare tyres were found to be incorrectly inflated. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan North America is recalling ...
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A bicycle, often called a bike (and sometimes referred to as a "pushbike", "pedal bike", "pedal cycle", or "cycle"), is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A ...
A sports car (sports car or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling. Sports cars may be spartan or luxurious but high maneuverability and minimum weight are ...