The best scenario for the Chinese economy in 2014 would be to achieve 7.8 percent GDP growth, a major think tank said on Monday. That could be obtained if all the recently proposed reform initiatives are carried out and the global market ...
Introduced for the 2013 model year, the new-generation Toyota Avalon dramatically energized the sedan’s position in the highly competitive premium mid-size segment, blending emotional design, more engaging performance, new technology ...
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Sampson Sports' new Rock pedal?features an alloy body with heat treated steel entry/release mechanics along with a stainless steel top plate under the cleat. Additional features include micro-adjustable tension adjustment, cold-forged and ...
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When the current-generation Volkswagen Polo launched in Australia in mid 2010, it introduced levels of powertrain refinement, dynamic ability and interior sophistication never before seen in the city-car class. In the three and a half ...
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Currie Technologies is now distributing Belon's Electron Wheel, a 26-inch front wheel with an integrated electric motor. Currie, an Accell Group company, will make the wheel available to dealers starting next month. The wheel can be ...
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Source: FlyKly Kickstarter Practically speaking, you probably don’t always consider your old bike as a viable mode of daily transportation. Sometimes the thought of expending that much pedal energy for a simple jaunt to the store or ...
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There’s a little bit of Toyota in the Mazda 3 Hybrid. This version of the third-generation 3 small car borrows hybrid components from the Prius and mates it with its own 2.0-litre petrol engine to create its first petrol-electric ...
The 2014 Nissan GT-R has been officially revealed, bringing with it revised styling and the promise of refined comfort and quality. Coming only 12 months after the 2013 model update, the 2014 Nissan GT-R marks the first time a new model ...
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We’re used to SS as a Holden performance badge but the Holden Barina RS introduces letters more familiar with rapid Renaults and Audis, and the fastest Focus. Hot Holdens also continue to be more associated with fast Commodores, so ...
The Australian Trucking Association's new look Safety Truck has been unveiled, making its first public appearance at the Newcastle Road Transport Awareness Day. The truck is an upgrade of the ATA's Road Ahead safety exhibition, which has ...
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Hunter Engineering Co. introduced its first tire changer at the 2013 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas. The Revolution Tire Changer is fully automatic, according to the company. It utilizes the following ...
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When Shimano announced its distribution shakeup in July, a number of Taiwanese component suppliers began calculating the odds of picking up additional aftermarket sales in the U.S. market. After all, Shimano is trimming its U.S. ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 3.5 The Volvo XC60 is the Swedish brand’s top-selling model both in Australia and around the world, and as such its mid-life update is ...
BMW Australia is recalling 2893 vehicles across six model lines due to a fault that could affect the vehicles’ braking performance. Part of a global recall of approximately 176,000 cars, the local recall affects 116 BMW 1 Series ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 5 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 4 Safety 5 Green 3.5 The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG ‘Edition 507’ is the final chapter in what has been the most successful AMG ...
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