Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 4 The 2013 Kia Cerato represents the third instalment of a nameplate that carries the South Korean brand's fortunes in ...
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The Fiat Freemont has launched in Australia as the cheapest mid-sized SUV available, with the front-wheel-drive, petrol or diesel, five- and seven-seat range priced from $25,990. Compared with its Dodge Journey twin, the Fiat Freemont is ...
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After more than 400 miles of driving the new Acura RLX, I can think of little good to say about it. Being neither luxurious nor sporty, the RLX fails to excite. And that's putting it mildly. The brand-new RLX—Acura's flagship sedan ...
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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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You could blame the 2010 launch of the Volkswagen Polo GTI for the ongoing shift away from manual-transmission-equipped hot hatches to dual-clutch automatics. There’s a case to argue that it’s all going the wrong way ...
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A comparison test between the BMW M135i, Volkswagen Golf R, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and Subaru WRX STI?might seem like a war between Germany and Japan, but it isn't. Nor is it a showdown between rear- and all-wheel drive. Simply, the ...
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Mini has decided to ditch the current centre-mounted speedometer, in an interior design overhaul that will see the next-generation move to a more functional design. The speedometer has been moved from the Mini's central position to behind ...
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With the media days at the New York International Auto Show behind us, the cars team has had time to reflect on the approximately 1,000 vehicles on display. Many new models made impressions, and some were utterly forgettable. To share our ...
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Car manufacturers both locally and internationally yesterday ran April Fools' Day?advertisements and released press releases about hoax models, technologies and developments. Mini?played its part in the day of hoaxes, revealing a cheeky ...
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The second-generation Kia Soul has made its debut at the 2013 New York auto show. With strong visual links to the Kia Track’ster concept unveiled at last year’s Chicago show, the all-new Kia Soul was penned in California with, ...
The Kia Cub concept has made its world debut at the Seoul international motor show in Korea, revealing a turbocharged compact four-door 'coupe'. Designed in Seoul under the direction of Kia president and chief design officer Peter ...
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The all-new Jaguar F-Type?has made only its second ever public appearance in Australia, impressing those at the 44th Jaguar National Rally held in Woolongong over the Easter long weekend. Not launching locally until August, the Jaguar ...
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The Ford Ranger XLS has been released, adding a new feature-packed model to the ute's already extensive range. Based on the $46,390 4×4 XL Double Cab Pick-Up with its 147kW/470Nm 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and ...
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The Audi S3 sedan has been revealed ahead of the flagship's unveiling at today's New York auto show. Taking pride of place atop the all-new Audi A3 sedan range, due to arrive in Australia in early 2014, the Audi S3 sedan gives the small ...
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The all-new Kia Koup has been unveiled at the 2013 New York auto show, the two-door coupe completing the Cerato-based lineup of sedan, hatch and wagon. The Kia Koup will be available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine for ...
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