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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The Nissan Pulsar SSS is back, returning to Australia’s hot-hatch scene after a 13-year hiatus. The iconic Pulsar SSS sits at the top of Nissan Australia’s new-generation small-car range, just as it did when it was last ...
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The Nissan Pulsar hatch will undercut its mainstream small-car rivals when it launches next month with an $18,990 starting price. The five-door hatchback arrives to complement the Pulsar sedan that arrived in January, and will better it ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3.5 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 3 Value & Features 3.5 Green 3.5 The Nissan Pulsar ST is the base grade in the reborn small-car range, yet it is by far the most convincing model overall. ...
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Transmission systems manufacturer and designer Torotrak has acquired 20% of Flybrid Automotive, in order to deliver first-to-market flywheel hybrids. The transaction will help Torotrak to provide turnkey development and manufacture of ...
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The Nissan Navara ST-X Blackline Edition has been launched at $54,888 driveaway, headlining four new special editions from the Japanese manufacturer. Based on the $56,990 Nissan Navara 4×4 ST-X Dual Cab model with its 170kW/550Nm ...
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Subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), has unveiled specification prototype of its first hybrid system in Japan. The hybrid system is powered by the partially modified 2L DOHC Horizontally-Opposed ...
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The 2014 Subaru WRX has been caught entering the Nurburgring in Germany, almost undisguised in its first-ever public sighting. Previewed as the Subaru WRX Concept at the New York auto show one month ago, the production version stays true ...
Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will introduce its Concept CA-MiEV and G4 cars at the upcoming 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition to be held from 20-29 April 2013. The Concept CA-MiEV will be an electric vehicle (EV) ...
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Peugeot is offering new driveaway pricing for its 4007 and 4008 SUVs, as it readies for the arrival of two new models. The seven-seat Peugeot 4007 SV (pictured top) is now priced at $39,990 driveaway –down $3700 from its previous ...
The 2013 Honda CR-Z has arrived with more power, more equipment, but a higher starting price. Pared back to a single model range, the two-door hybrid coupe costs the same $38,490 for either the six-speed manual or automatic continuously ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 4 The Nissan Altima already fronts the V8 Supercars program for its marque, but this markedly different production version won't go on sale in ...
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The Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?has made its debut at the 2013 New York auto show, mating a?supercharged petrol engine with an electric motor. The unique hybrid system replaces the V6 petrol engine found under the bonnet of the regular ...
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The Citroen C4 Aircross has been belatedly launched following its 2012 on-sale date, as the French brand's new Australian distributor takes control. Originally released to market in July last year?by then-local distributor Ateco ...
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The next-generation Subaru WRX is less than a year away from being shown in production form, after this design concept was revealed at the 2013 New York auto show. Although Subaru was tight-lipped about specification details and timing, ...
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