The Fiat 500 1957 Edition has been revealed in the US ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles auto show, celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Italian brand’s original 1957 Nuova Cinquecento. Based on the 2014 Fiat 500 Lounge model, ...
Proton Cars Australia says it’s going in a new direction to build brand credibility and is moving away from cheap pricing as the brand’s key selling point. Speaking at the local launch of the new Proton Suprima S, Proton Cars ...
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Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 2.6 million vehicles around the world over three safety issues relating to the cars’ dual-clutch transmissions, fuel pipes and electric systems. Volkswagen says electric malfunctions may ...
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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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Volvo has employed the services of former action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme to demonstrate a steering system for its FM-series trucks. Claimed to “demonstrate the stability and precision of Volvo Dynamic Steering”, the ...
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An all-new engine set to power the 2015 Ford Mustang will make its world premiere at next week’s Los Angeles motor show in the new Lincoln MKC SUV. Claimed by Ford to produce 205kW at 5500rpm and 406Nm at 3000rpm, “according ...
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Toyota Australia engineers “absolutely” welcome its global president’s directive to make its cars more fun to drive, committing to make the next generation Toyota Camry more dynamic than the current model. Confirmed in ...
The Toyota Technical Centre Australia (TTC-AU) is designing and engineering the next HiLux-based Toyota Fortuner not just for the global market, but also Australia, confirming the second-generation large SUV will launch in 2015. Speaking ...
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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Final Edition will make its world debut at next week’s Los Angeles auto show, signalling the impending end of the German supercar’s production run. Mercedes-Benz Australia senior corporate ...
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Australian Nissan 370Z prices have been slashed by up to $12,960, with the sports car range starting at $59,990 driveaway for a limited time. Covering both Nissan 370Z coupe and roadster body styles, the cuts see the entry-level six-speed ...
The interior of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLK has been uncovered in a revealing set of spy shots. The images, captured by CarAdvice’s spy photographers in Germany, confirm the cabin of the mid-sized luxury SUV will be almost ...
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The Ford Ka concept has been revealed in Brazil, previewing an all-new city car designed for emerging and fast-growing markets around the world. Developed by Ford Brazil, the car maker describes the sub-Fiesta-sized Ka concept as “a ...
With BMW public relations staff wearing t-shirts imprinted BMW X5 – The Boss, the third-generation premium large SUV is getting more than a humble introduction to the local market. The outgoing six-year-old BMW X5 continues to ...
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Four-cylinder BMW X5 entry models will join the third-generation Australian line-up for the first time, in $82,900 rear-wheel-drive sDrive25d and $87,900 all-wheel-drive xDrive25d specification. Although three all-new BMW X5 models go on ...
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