The international “Science Award Electrochemistry” from BASF and Volkswagen goes in 2013 to Dr. Karl Mayrhofer, work group “Electrocatalysis”, Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Düsseldorf. The jury of ...
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FiatChrysler Australia says it’s determined to turn the Fiat and Alfa brands from niche to serious volume players in the Australian market. The local subsidiary of the Italian-US alliance has introducing sharp driveaway pricing ...
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Long-standing rumours that Audi will produce its own version of the Volkswagen Up! have resurfaced following a report out of Germany. The suggestion that Audi would follow in the footsteps of the Volkswagen Up!, Skoda Citigo and Seat Mii ...
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General Motors will consider developing new Opel products on its own in a bid to stem European losses that have totalled more than $19.6 billion over the past 13 years. The company says it doesn’t need the help of France’s ...
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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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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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The sporty Hyundai Accent SR hatch has joined the local division’s updated city-car line-up. Previewed by a concept at last year’s Sydney motor show, the new Accent SR is unique to the Australian market and becomes the third ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 4.5 French brands were remarkably late to join the SUV party, so it’s quite a shock seeing the Peugeot 2008 emerge at the ...
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The BMW i3 range-extender hybrid will cost almost 10 per cent more than the pure-electric variant when it launches in 2014. BMW USA confirmed the petrol-assisted i3 city car would be priced from US$45,200 ($47,800) – a premium of ...
The Peugeot 108 sub-light car is looking a strong bet to take on sub-$15,000 rivals in Australia sometime after it goes on sale in 2014. Peugeot Australia says it will prepare a business case study for the entry-level Peugeot once it is ...
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Aston Martin has posted a £24.6 million ($41.5 million) loss for 2012 on the back of diminishing demand for its luxury sports cars. The Telegraph in the UK reports demand for the Gaydon-based manufacturer’s high-end V8- and ...
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The new Renault Clio RS hot-hatch will cost from $28,790 when it arrives earlier than expected in December, cutting thousands of dollars off the cost of its predecessor. Renault’s old, three-door-only Clio RS cost from $36,490 but a ...
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Peugeot has launched its new 2008 in Australia with the belief such sub-compact SUVs will be the big new trend for car buyers. The French brand’s 2008 is one of a raft of new SUVS emerging that are based on city cars. The 2008 is ...
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Peugeot is aiming to reclaim its former status as the leading French brand in Australia. It has been overtaken by a resurgent Renault in 2013 after being the dominant brand from France locally in recent history. In 2010 Peugeot sold ...