A ‘police-spec’ BMW 428i Coupe has been unveiled at the Essen motor show in Germany, thanks to the crew at BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer. Part of Germany’s ‘Tune It! Safe!’ campaign, aimed at encouraging ...
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Often it’s both little niggles and special touches that are the focal point of the getting-to-know-you month with a brand new car, and so it proved with ‘my’Renault Clio Expression TCe120. The mid-grade Expression is ...
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The 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero sedan has been unveiled by the Swedish brand’s new owner, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), ahead of its December 10 on-sale. Accompanied by the first details of the new Saab 9-3 Aero sedan – a ...
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Softride says its Hang2 and Hang5 bike racks are well suited to carrying fat bikes without adapters or extra tools. "The Hang5 was purpose-built to haul flat-bar bikes. Because of how we designed it, it handles 38mm tires just as well as ...
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The most powerful naturally aspirated V8-powered sports car in Ferrari's history – the Ferrari 458 Speciale – has debuted in Australia before the arrival of the first right-hand-drive cars in the second quarter of 2014. ...
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Czech automobile manufacturer SKODA has commenced the production of its SKODA Yeti special version in China in association with its partner, Shanghai Volkswagen (SVW). This move by the company follows the launch of the European model at ...
With immediate effect, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase its selling prices for the following products in Europe: 1,4 Butanediol (BDO) +50 Euro/mt Tetrahydrofuran (THF) +70 Euro/mt Polytetramethylene ether glycol ...
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Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor has unveiled its A:Wind concept at the 2013 Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. The new model will serve as a preview for a future A-segment hatchback, which the company plans to introduce in ...
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The all-new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has launched in Australia, priced from $22,990. Unveiled as a concept at the 2012 Paris motor show last September and in production form at Geneva in March, Suzuki claims the new S-Cross offers greater ...
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A Nismo edition of the all-new Nissan Qashqai appears to be in the pipeline, with a senior Nissan executive suggesting the performance crossover could pack a 160kW punch. Nissan head of global product planning Andy Palmer told Car that a ...
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The Jeep Wrangler Dragon has been unleashed in Australia, introducing a uniquely styled limited edition version of Jeep’s iconic off-road stalwart. The new special edition Jeep Wrangler Dragon is based on thefour-door Wrangler ...
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra will arrive in January with a significantly different suspension set-up tuned by Australian engineers. Exterior modifications to the small sedan are limited to new alloy wheels, redesigned headlight bezels with ...
Car design can tangibly evoke a powerful emotional reaction in humans, particularly men, according to a new study by Volvo. Conducted in collaboration with London-based electroencephalograph (EEG) neurofeedback specialists Myndplay, the ...
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A range of performance parts and accessories for the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe have been revealed by the brand’s M Performance division, offering buyers drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamic and interior tweaks designed to boost ...
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has launched in Australia with a starting price of $215,000 for the S350 BlueTEC diesel. The initial range includes the S350 diesel and its long-wheelbase variant (LWB) for $222,500, as well as the $285,000 ...
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