Honda is returning to form with the introduction of a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine designed purely to excite. With no mention of the Japanese company’s eco-focused “blue skies for our children” tagline, hybrid ...
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Hatches don’t come any hotter than the BMW M135i and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. Nor do rivalries come any fiercer. BMW has been building fast hatchbacks since the 130i of a decade ago, and its M division is esteemed in building ...
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Proton plans to substantially increase its international sales over the next five years as the Malaysian manufacturer seeks to expand out further from its domestic market. At the Australian launch of the Proton Suprima S in Sydney last ...
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is now six years old, having launched locally in 2007, which makes it the oldest small car available. It is cheap and roomy, so as a budget family conveyance the Mitsubishi Lancer offers simple virtues that have ...
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The Holden Barina RS has staked its claim for the title of Australia’s cheapest sports hatch, launching from $20,990. The Barina RS becomes the halo model atop the regular 2014 Holden Barina line-up, which is now between $800 and ...
The next Subaru Tribeca will not be a direct replacement for the current model, but will instead be a different kind of seven-seat vehicle, with its arrival at least two years away. In an interview with Automotive News, the president of ...
The Renault Master ute range has launched in Australia, presenting commercial buyers with a new option that offers seating for up to seven. Available in two rear-wheel-drive cab-chassis variants, the Renault Master single-cab starts at ...
The introduction of the Lexus ES350 and ES300h sees the return of the Lexus ES line after a seven-year absence in Australia. The sixth-generation Lexus ES follows the traditionally conservative nature of the ES models that have come ...
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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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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Volvo Car Group’s new two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family can truly be considered as offering customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. The Volvo S60 T6 with 306 horsepower and the new ...
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This is not the first time that BMW has treated the compact segment to its customary brand of driving pleasure. The BMW 1 Series, for example, has fulfilled this role for almost 10 years now, its standout position among its rivals rooted ...
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A two-cylinder version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo hatchback will come to Australia in January 2014 to bring the cost of entry to the Italian brand below $25,000. The Alfa Romeo MiTo ‘Twinair’ will join as part of the face lifted ...
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They may not be the cars teenagers have pinned to their bedroom walls, but the Fiat 500, Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Micra and Volkswagen Up! are among the cheapest ways first-time drivers can get into a new car. Particularly when parents ...
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A teaser image of the all-new 2014 Mini Cooper has been released by the British brand less than a month out from its Los Angeles auto show debut. Showing a black Mini Cooper S on a black background with only its new horseshoe-shaped LED ...
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