The interior of the next-generation Holden Cruze has been almost completely uncovered roughly three years out from the launch of the locally made small car. CarAdvice’s spy photographers snapped the revealing images of a ...
Holden has reportedly told the Federal Government that its demands to increase vehicle export numbers are unrealistic. The Australian Financial Review quotes senior government sources that claim Holden has told the government the business ...
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Peugeot has launched its new 2008 in Australia with the belief such sub-compact SUVs will be the big new trend for car buyers. The French brand’s 2008 is one of a raft of new SUVS emerging that are based on city cars. The 2008 is ...
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Ford Australia insists tomorrow’s visit from Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane will not impact its decision to cease local production within three years. Macfarlane revealed his desire to convince Ford to change its mind on its ...
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Finalists for the 2014 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year have been announced ahead of the winners’ announcements at the Detroit motor show in January next year. The award is split into two categories, one for cars and ...
The Holden Commodore International special edition has been released to mark the 35th anniversary of the iconic Australian-made large car. The VF Commodore International is available in $36,990 sedan and $38,990 Sportwagon body styles, ...
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The all-new Toyota Corolla sedan has earned a ‘marginal’ safety rating in a tough new crash test in the US. The new four-door Corolla – due in Australia in mid 2014 – struggled in the Insurance Institute for ...
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says Australia’s car makers are facing “one hell of a challenge” but is confident they have a long-term future. Macfarlane, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Holden chairman and ...
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The BBC’s Top Gear television program has been denied the opportunity to drive a V8 Supercar around a Gold Coast driver training centre due to “issues related to noise”. News Limited reports a plan to have Jeremy ...
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Toyota Australia has exported its one-millionth car to the Middle East. Made in Altona, Victoria – which was recently earmarked for a $123million upgrade – the white Toyota Camry marked a high point for what Toyota claims has ...
A safety upgrade for the Toyota HiLux has boosted the Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s (ANCAP) rating of 4×4 derivatives from four stars to five. The upgraded result applies to single- and extra-cab HiLux variants ...
The Mazda CX-9 range has been mildly updated for 2014 with new exterior enhancements and additional technology. With no impact on pricing, all Mazda CX-9 models now receive new-look wheels – 18-inch for Classic and 20-inch for ...
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General Motors is developing an electric vehicle to challenge the Tesla Model S, with a 300km-plus range and a more affordable price. US media reports GM's EV will have a single-charge range of over 320km and be priced "around" US$30,000 ...
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Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott says Australia’s remaining car makers will need to increase their export volumes if they plan to secure further funding from his new government. Addressing journalists at a press conference at ...
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The Holden Barina RS will go on sale in November, adding a performance flagship to the city car range. The Barina RS borrows its turbocharged 103kW/200Nm 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine from the Cruze small car, helping the ...
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