A long-awaited diesel engine option join the Honda CR-V range from January, as the Japanese brand’s local division belatedly attempts to cash in on SUV buyers’ hunger for diesel-powered models. It will also become Honda ...
Single- and extra-cab versions of the Toyota HiLux have been upgraded with new safety, technology and convenience features, accompanied by price rises of up to $1250. In response to low demand for petrol-powered HiLux models, Toyota ...
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The all-new Isuzu MU-X seven-seat SUV made its international debut in Bangkok, Thailand, last night at a gala event attended by more than 2500 dignitaries, guests and media. CarAdvice negotiated the huge crowd gathered for its first look ...
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Senior ministers reportedly believe Holden will end its manufacturing operations within three or four years regardless of whether the Federal Government offers it financial assistance for the future. The Fairfax report says the ...
The upgraded Isuzu D-Max 4×4 will score a crucial lift in braked towing capacity when it arrives in Australia next month. The uprated 3500kg capacity for 4×4 variants of the D-Max represents a half-tonne boost over its ...
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Cromax, formerly known as DuPont Refinish, has further extended its range of Cromax Pro Basecoat factory packed (Fac Pac) colors with the introduction of WB-9908 Super Jet Black. This solid, very deep black tint has been specifically ...
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The Federal Government has commenced its review into its support of Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry as it formally seeks to find the best solution for the sector going forward. Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey submitted ...
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Three new Daihatsu Kopen concepts have been revealed ahead of their debut at next month’s Tokyo motor show, suggesting the Japanese ‘kei car’ could make a return to production, albeit fronted by the letter ‘K’ ...
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Toyota Australia employees face an uncertain future, with the local manufacturer announcing it is taking “urgent action” in seeking a variation of the terms and conditions of its workplace agreement. The Port Melbourne-based ...
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Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. announced global consolidated quarterly net sales of $1.6 billion (1.8 trillion won), and operating profit of $219.6 billion (244.2 billion won). Hankook says that in the midst of continued global economic recession, ...
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The all-new Nissan Pathfinder is now on sale in Australia, with the newly urban-focused SUV representing a distinctly different proposition to its ute-based predecessors. The fourth-generation Pathfinder trades the previous model’s ...
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The Mazda BT-50 range has been expanded to 22 models with the addition of a new automatic variant. Priced from $48,890, the Mazda BT-50 4×4 Freestyle Cab Utility XTR is now available with a six-speed automatic transmission after ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3.5 Comfort & Interior 4.5 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 4 This fourth generation of the Nissan Pathfinder has finally come in from the family SUV wilderness. The new model is a far more refined ...
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Toyota Motor Corp is maintaining its position as the world’s best-selling car company in 2013, but main rivals General Motors and Volkswagen are closing in on the Japanese car maker’s lead. The latest data from ...
Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4.5 Value & Features 4.5 Safety 4 Green 3 The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland is, at least for now, the top variant of the best-selling large SUV in the country. ...
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