Mazda has previewed four concept cars it plans to unveil at next month’s SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas. Comprising hatch and sedan versions of the all-new Mazda 3 and two Mazda 6 models, the cars’ styling changes can be ...
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The Nurburgring-blitzing Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost-powered open-wheel racer will be on hand in Australia at the local manufacturer’s Go Further event tomorrow. Recording the 11th-fastest lap around Germany’s 20.8km Nurburgring ...
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US based auto mobile manufacturer Ford Motor is planning to recall certain units of model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric as well as Focus ST vehicles over the defective head lights. The recall affects 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles ...
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Ford’s official European tuning partner, the UK-based Mountune, has announced its expansion into the US. Located in Southern California, the US operations include distribution, rolling road, machine room and engine-building ...
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The Ford Fiesta ST will become Australia’s cheapest hot-hatch when it launches next month from a sharp $25,990. The most powerful production Fiesta in history undercuts its key rivals, including the $27,990 Skoda Fabia RS, $27,790 ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3.5 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 3.5 On paper the Renault Megane GT 220 Sport Wagon looks like an ideal blend of performance and practicality. Up front there's a ...
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Select European markets will get quicker and more powerful versions of the Ford Fiesta ST and Ford Focus ST hot-hatches thanks to a partnership between the Blue Oval and tuning expert Mountune. The Mountune-enhanced Focus ST's ...
Centric Parts, a manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems, has introduced a front axle StopTech Big Brake Kit for the 2013 Ford Focus ST. Centric says this Big Brake Kit represents the ultimate brake system ...
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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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Opel Astra OPC versus Renault Megane RS is the ultimate example of challenger attacking, champion defending. But the French know, arrogantly but correctly, that the Megane RS has long been the benchmark sub-$50,000 hot hatch – when ...
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A sporty Ford Kuga ST could join the new mid-sized SUV’s line-up if the vehicle’s lead engineers get their way. The second-generation Ford Kuga was this week launched in Australia ahead of its official on-sale date of May 1st. ...
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The second-generation Ford Kuga has launched officially in Australia as the company’s first truly competitive contender in the mid-sized SUV segment for a number of years. The new Ford Kuga starts $10,000 below its predecessor that ...
Ford has announced a new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine will join its efficiency-focused turbocharged engine line-up, with the new Ford Mondeo the first to benefit from the new powerplant. The fifth EcoBoost engine made by Ford, the new ...
The all-new Ford Fiesta ST will hit the road running in the UK, with over 600 orders taken for the baby hot-hatch before it arrives in showrooms later this month. Ford UK expects to sell at least 5000 of the 1.6-litre turbo Fiestas, ...
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US carmaker Ford is planning to invest $200m at its Cleveland engine manufacturing plant in Ohio for the production of new 2.0L four-cylinder EcoBoost engines for the North American market. The investment is part of the carmaker's aim to ...