Mercedes-Benz will introduce five new driver assistance systems into commercial vehicles over the coming months, increasing van safety. Crosswind Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Highbeam ...
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Hyundai Motor has recalled 1,246,078 vehicles, while its subsidiary Kia Motors has recalled 623,658 vehicles in the US, over a problem in the push start switch. The recall affects Hyundai's 2007-2009 Accent cars and Tucson SUVs, 2007-2010 ...
US based electric vehicle manufacturer Detroit Electric has unveiled a two-seat pure-electric sports car, the SP:01. The vehicle is equipped with an electric motor paired to a four-speed manual gearbox that generates an output of ...
Two new Volkswagen Runner special editions have been released, expanding the brand's local commercial vehicle line-up. Priced at $26,990 driveaway, and limited to 90 vehicles, is the Volkswagen Amarok Runner special edition. The ...
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The Audi A3 will be available for the first time as a sedan, when the all-new Audi A3 sedan launches in late 2013. Debuting at today's New York auto show, the Audi A3 sedan marks the small car's entry into the compact sedan market for the ...
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The Citroen C4 Aircross has been belatedly launched following its 2012 on-sale date, as the French brand's new Australian distributor takes control. Originally released to market in July last year?by then-local distributor Ateco ...
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A new all-wheel-drive Hyundai ix35 powered by the Korean brand's 2.0-litre R-series has been added to the SUV's Special Edition line-up. The new 135kW/392Nm AWD Hyundai ix35 SE diesel model is priced from $34,990 and joins the existing ...
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Honda has recalled approximately 250,000 vehicles around the world to correct a defect with the cars’ braking systems. Honda explains a fault with the electronic stability control ECU circuit board of affected vehicles can lead to ...
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The Hyundai i40 sedan and tourer have had their safety technology boosted with the addition of two new electronic driver aids, more parking sensors and a new display screen. The update to all high-grade Hyundai i40 Premium models sees the ...
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Automotive supplier Continental has launched new generation of brake boosters to reduce the weight of the vehicles. The company claims that the weight has been reduced by about 50% or 1,700gms compared to the classical steel brake ...
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New automotive technologies that go beyond touchscreens, satellite radio, and voice-activated GPS commands are being tested and improved, and will soon begin to appear in many more new car models, resulting in solid growth for the ...
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The importer of Chinese brand Chery says its next generation of small cars could be even cheaper than its current crop – despite the Chery J1 already retailing as the cheapest car on the Australian market. Ateco Automotive’s ...
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The Honda Accord Euro has been a staple of the mid-sized segment for more than a decade. Its definition of diversity – at least in Australia – may be similar to that of Ron Burgundy’s (there’s no diesel, no hatch, ...
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Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the revamped version of the 2013 Optima Hybrid in the US with enhanced features. The vehicle is equipped with a new electric traction motor that generates an output of 47hp, a hybrid starter ...
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The Foton Tunland has been awarded a disappointing three-star ANCAP safety rating in the latest round of local crash testing. Despite Foton claiming its Chinese-built Tunland ute was designed in accordance with four-star Euro NCAP ...