The all-new Skoda Octavia has arrived with an aggressive $21,690 starting price as it aims to shake up Australia's mid-sized segment. Official specification details – released a day early following CarAdvice's exclusive story ...
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Accuride announced today the development of a new coating technology for steel wheels, which it says will extend service life by two years. The new Steel Armor coating will better protect against corrosion, and will be available at no ...
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The 2014 Hyundai ix35 Series II has launched in Australia with a series of engine, suspension, specification and styling changes. The updated Hyundai ix35′s 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engines gain direct injection, ...
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The five-door Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback has become the equal-cheapest new passenger car available on the Australian market following an aggressive $1000 cashback deal available until December 31. It coincides with last week’s ...
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The facelifted Citroen C3 has arrived in Australia, offering a new engine and a new Exclusive trim level to coincide with fresh front and rear styling. Continuing as the entry-level model is the Citroen C3 Seduction, priced from $19,990 ...
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The Fiat Panda has taken more than three decades to get to Australia, but now it’s here it’s time to quickly get used to the word ‘squircle’. You don’t need a PhD in mathematical shapes to appreciate this is ...
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The Fiat Panda city car has debuted in Australia – 33 years after it made its first appearance in Europe. Fiat Australia will be hoping it’s a case of better late than never, with the Panda arriving to further bolster the ...
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Carlisle Companies Inc. is selling Carlisle Transportation Products (CTP) to American Industrial Partners (AIP) of New York, N.Y., for $375 million in cash. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory ...
The new entry-level Renault Megane hatch has launched from $19,990 driveaway, making it the only European-built small car to offer sub-$20K pricing. The sharp pricing applies to the new Megane Expression manual, which is normally priced ...
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The Ford Focus Ambiente has been updated with the addition of cruise control, putting the entry-level model into line with the rest of its range. Added to the standard equipment list of both hatch and sedan variants, the Ford Focus ...
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The top-spec Mitsubishi Mirage is now more than $1000 cheaper following price cuts for the Japanese manufacturer’s city car. The Mirage LS equipped with the optional automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) now costs ...
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Wheels Task Force of Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a division of American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), has developed a lightweight steel wheel which is claimed to be equivalent in mass to a comparable aluminum wheel but 40% ...
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Italy-based auto parts manufacturer C.L.N. Coils Lamiere Nastri S.p.A. (CLN) has announced that it has closed its equity investment agreement with Japanese steelmaker Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. (MISI) according to which MISI now owns a ...
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The Fiat Punto is back with a starting price of $16,000, making it a highly competitive European made city car. Following the Punto’s facelift in Europe late last year, the little Italian car is invading Australian showrooms as part ...
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A revised Renault Megane range has launched locally, headlined by the addition of a 1.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a sporty GT-Line grade, and a wagon bodystyle. The $20,990 Megane Expression replaces the previous Dynamique ...
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