The past few years have shown dramatic fuel economy improvements in all types of cars in our testing. Rather than exotic technology, such as hybrids and vehicle electrification, most of the improvements have come the old-fashioned way: ...
Tags: Turbos, Car Technology, Auto
Subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), will unveil the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid at the upcoming 2013 New York International Auto Show to be held during 29 March 2013 to 07 April 2013 in the US. ...
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Compact SUVs – are they just six one way, half-dozen the other? Not so, if this bunch of newly-released and ultra-popular models are anything to go by. The top-selling Mazda CX-5 brings a new petrol engine to battle the ...
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The Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will make its world debut at the upcoming New York auto show later this month. An efficiency conscious variant of the previously-named Infiniti JX35 SUV that launched in the US in early 2012, the seven-seat ...
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Infiniti, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor, will unveil the hybrid version of its 2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover at the upcoming New York International Auto Show to be held during 29 March 2013 to 07 April 2013 ...
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Subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), has recalled 47,419 vehicles in the US and 2,819 vehicles in Canada over issues over self starting feature. The recall affects the 2012-13 Impreza, 2010-13 ...
Specifications for the Lexus IS300h sedan have been revealed ahead of its Australian debut later this year. Its 2.5-litre Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine produces 133kW of power at 6000rpm, and 221Nm of torque from 4200-5400rpm. The ...
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Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) has unveiled the Concept G4 car ahead of its debut at the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show to be held from 25 March to 07 April 2013. The concept vehicle is powered by a 1.2L MIVEC engine ...
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At $22,990 the Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid vehicle. But the second-generation Honda Jazz has been around since 2008, with a moderate update in 2011, so what makes this now nearly five-year old city car a ...
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Despite an extraordinary 47-year run for the Toyota Corolla, you’d be hard pressed to find anybody who would laud the ubiquitous small car as ever being a standout looker in its segment. Well, all that has finally changed in a ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan has unveiled the next-generation Teana in China. The vehicle is expected to be powered by 2.5L QR25DE petrol engine, which is mated to a Xtronic continuous variable transmission (CVT) and it is expected to ...
The Proton Preve has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, making it the Malaysian manufacturer’s first model to earn top marks from the independent crash tester. The small-sized Proton Preve sedan scored 34.25 points out of ...
The fourth-generation 2013 Toyota RAV4 represents an entirely new approach to building and marketing the Japanese compact SUV. It features a new look, ditches the barn-door rear tailgate for the first time, and offers the option of a diesel ...
The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has launched in Australia with a starting price of $28,490, a $500 reduction over the outgoing model. The all-new Toyota RAV4 sports a far more modern look than its predecessor and is recognisable as part ...
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We rather enjoyed the 2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring we bought and tested last year. But there was one complaint: the super-efficient 2.0-liter Skyactiv four-cylinder engine was down on power at just 155 horses. Scratch that gripe off the list. ...
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