Mazda has revealed plans to increase production of its SkyActiv transmission units from July 2014, in response to growing global sales of models equipped with the technology. The units include Mazda’s SkyActiv-Drive six-speed ...
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The Holden Malibu mid-sized sedan has launched locally, priced from $28,490 plus on-road costs. Two grades – $28,490 Malibu CD and $31,990 Malibu CDX – come standard with a 123kW/225Nm 2.4-litre four cylinder petrol engine. ...
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Japanese automaker Mazda Motor has launched the new revamped version of Mazda3 with new powertrain variants. The vehicle will be powered by a newly-developed SKYACTIV-G 1.5L gasoline engine in addition to the 2L and 2.5L engines as ...
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Chevrolet had a lot at stake with the redesigned Silverado. It is the best-selling General Motors model by a long shot, and it is facing off in a hotly contested segment amid some updated players. Consequently, we were eager to see how the ...
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Model-by-model specifications have been released for the Holden VF Commodore range that goes on sale in June. As previously confirmed, the new Holden Commodore sedan and Sportwagon are between $5000 and $9800 cheaper than before, the Ute ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 4.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 5 Luxury for less is the Holden VF Calais and Calais V pitch and that's exactly how it translates. The Holden VF Calais ...
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Towing capacity of diesel-powered Toyota RAV4 models has been doubled, following approval from Toyota Japan. Initially launched in February with a braked towing capacity of 500kg (550kg manual), the new 110kW/340Nm 2.2-litre ...
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The Maserati GranCabrio MC is now on sale in Australia, bolstering the Italian brand’s convertible line-up with a new flagship performance variant. Priced $17K above the GranCabrio Sport on which it’s based, the $355,000 ...
Pricing of the HSV Gen-F has been announced, with Holden’s go-fast division confirming cuts of up to $4000 at the bottom end of range and a sub-$100,000 starting price for the monstrous new GTS super-sedan. The price of the HSV GTS ...
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It may not look radically different on the outside, but the Chevrolet Silverado pickup has been completely redesigned and significantly upgraded for 2014. A new chassis, updated powertrain technology with several mileage-enhancing measures, ...
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German carmaker Opel has equipped its new 1.6L spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) gasoline engine in its three Astra variants. The new engine comes as a replacement for the previous 1.6L Turbo petrol engine and generates an out put of ...
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The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse has been released in the US with a raft of new safety equipment, headlined by the industry’s first front centre airbag. Designed to provide additional restraint to drivers and front passengers in far-side ...
The road legal Bowler EXR S off-road racer has been revealed in the UK, with CarAdvice given exclusive access to the static display vehicle. Based on the current-generation Range Rover Sport, the 410kW/625Nm Bowler EXR S has been ...
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Official pricing and specifications have been revealed for the new Holden VF Commodore range that will offer new levels of value and technology when it goes on sale in June. The pricing for the VF line-up brings no surprises after an ...
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US based automobile manufacturer General Motors (GM) has started operations at its Bekasi manufacturing facility in Indonesia. The automotive manufacturer has invested $150m in the 58,000sqm facility, which has a production capacity of ...
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