The next-generation Volkswagen Up! will hit the roads in 2017 as a slightly longer car with a new platform engineered to fit either a torque converter or dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Visiting for the launch of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, ...
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Audi hopes to showcase the ‘real world’ fuel efficiency benefits of its green technology-packed A3 Sportback by taking part in this year’s World Solar Challenge. A biennial event for electric vehicles pitting competitors ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 4.5 Quality & Design 4.5 Value & Features 4 Green 4.5 At 260km/h the Audi S4 gives a slight thump as it shifts from sixth gear to the tallest ratio inside its dual-clutch ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 4 Safety 4 Green 3.5 The BMW X3 once had things its own way, but no more. Consumers’ insatiable thirst for luxury ...
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG has been caught camouflage-free while filming a commercial in The Netherlands. Shot and made public by YouTube user ‘Gnepiah’, the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was spotted while the German manufacturer ...
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The updated BMW Z4 roadster has arrived in Australia with upgrades to trim levels and value. BMW has fitted more equipment to the current-generation Z4 released in 2009, lifting value by between $3000 and $9000 depending on model in a ...
Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars will launch the Drive-E portfolio of powertrains during the autumn of 2013. The Drive-E range includes two four-cylinder engines, one common rail diesel and one direct-injected petrol version ...
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The last ever Ford Falcon has been teased a year ahead of its arrival in local showrooms. Ford Australia revealed little of the new car’s shape – showing only parts of the vehicle including a muscular-looking front end, a ...
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German carmaker BMW has commenced production of 2014 X5 sport activity vehicle (SAV) at its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina US. The new SUV will be offered with three powertrain options including a petrol variant xDrive50i and two ...
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The Jaguar F-Type has launched in Australia with a starting price of $138,645, gearing up to take on the best sports cars the market has to offer. At the local launch of the Jaguar F-Type in Sydney, the company’s Australian brand ...
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British vehicle manufacturer Aston Martin has unveiled the new Vanquish Volante sports car, which is aimed at offering improved convertible driving experience. The new convertible super GT sports model is powered by a new AM11 6.0L V12 ...
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German carmaker BMW has introduced the 2014 4 Series coupe, ahead of its global debut at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show to be held in September 2013. The new two-door coupe is claimed to be larger in width and wheelbase compared to ...
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French automobile manufacturer Renault has expanded the Clio vehicle portfolio with the launch of new Clio GT 120 EDC. The new vehicle is powered by a 1.2L turbo engine mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox with twin clutches that ...
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German automaker BMW has introduced the 2014 X5 sport activity vehicle (SAV), which is claimed to be about 200lbs lighter than the outgoing model. The third generation of the X5 is offered in three engine variants, including a petrol and ...
Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 3.5 Safety 5 Green 2.5 The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is Australia’s best selling large SUV, but do the numbers prove it’s the best ...