The first images and details of the Mazda 3 Hybrid have been released ahead of the fuel-efficient small car’s Japanese launch next month. Specifics of the Mazda 3 Hybrid’s petrol-electric powertrain – which has been ...
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 new entry-level Renault Megane hatch has launched from $19,990 driveaway, making it the only European-built small car to offer sub-$20K pricing. The sharp pricing applies to the new Megane Expression manual, which is normally priced ...
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Sydney drivers find themselves in stop-start traffic more frequently than drivers of any other Australian city, but they stop about half as much as drivers in the world’s most congested cities. In a study by sat-nav maker TomTom, ...
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The Audi A3 Cabriolet has been officially revealed ahead of its debut at tomorrow’s Frankfurt motor show. Based on the all-new A3 sedan, the four-seat Audi A3 Cabriolet is 180mm longer, 20mm wider, 15mm lower and 90kg lighter than ...
The Audi Sport quattro concept is the second preview of a forthcoming modern-day successor to the German brand’s famous all-wheel-drive coupe of the 1980s. Plug-in drivetrain rather than Quattro technology makes the headlines this ...
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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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German auto parts supplier Bosch has developed a new system it says closes the gap between manual and automatic transmissions. Dubbed eClutch, the system is based on an electronically controlled clutch that works to decouple the ...
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US-based rechargeable batteries manufacturer PowerGenix has obtained approval of the China National Laboratory's Tianjin Automotive Test Center for using its Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries in micro-hybrid vehicles. The approval follows ...
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A revised Volkswagen Caddy BlueMotion has been revealed ahead of its debut at next month’s Frankfurt motor show. Claimed as the “most fuel-efficient Caddy ever”, the updated van is powered by a tweaked version of the ...
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British luxury carmaker Jaguar has introduced the new 2014 XJ sports saloon range that incorporates improved features and latest in-car technology. The latest model will be offered with a range of powertrain options including 2.0L ...
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The facelifted Hyundai Elantra has been officially unveiled in Korea, revealing a refreshed design and new features. Teased last week, and badged Avante in its home Korean market, the new 4550mm-long Hyundai Elantra measures 20mm longer ...
German automotive supplier Continental has launched a new version of the electric vacuum pump (EVP) for vehicles that reduces CO2 emissions. The EVP is claimed to meet the automobile emission standards that are expected to be imposed by ...
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The BMW 4 Series Coupe will be priced from $73,200 when it arrives in Australian showrooms in October. BMW Australia will offer three model grades in the new 4 Series family – 420d, 428i and 435i – directly replacing the ...
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Strategy Analytics has identified potential growth, a $1bn shift, for lithium battery business according to its new report - New Hybrid & Stop-Start Powertrains Offer Greater Potential For Lithium Batteries. The report shows that to meet ...
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