The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate has been spied free of camouflage, giving an undisguised look at the rear of the next-generation premium mid-sized wagon. The images – captured by CarAdvice’s spy photographers in Germany ...
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A senior BMW product developersays the Bavarian car maker’s entire range will need to turn towards partial or full electrification in the future to meet Europe’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations. BMW board member ...
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Volvo Car Australia is recalling 474 diesel-powered vehicles over a fault relating to the cars’ auxiliary belt tensioner. Affecting 2011-built Volvo S60, XC70 and XC60 models powered by the 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel ...
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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 ...
US-based Archer Daniels Midland's (ADM) proposed acquisition of grain handler GrainCorp for A$3.4bn ($3.1bn) has been rejected by the Australian Government over concerns that the deal would go against the national interest. The move comes ...
The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) says all of the country's largest shopping centre companies have now joined its campaign to promote away from home recycling program following the recent decision by Colonial First State Global Asset ...
Fonterra, a dairy co-operative in New Zealand, has increased its stake to 9.06% in Australian dairy firm Bega Cheese. The co-operative said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange that it has purchased an additional three ...
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Rio Tinto has set out its breakthrough plan to optimise the growth of its world-class iron ore business in Western Australia. Mine production capacity will rapidly increase towards 360 million tonnes a year (Mt/a) at a significantly lower ...
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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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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has received an order from the government of the Australian Capital Territory to supply a fleet of 77 Euro 6 city buses. Australian Capital Territory Internal Omnibus Network (ACTION) is the ...
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QRxPharma, an Australian-based commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, has resubmitted its MOXDUO new drug application (NDA). At a meeting in early October 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided QRxPharma with ...
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Nissan Leaf customers in the UK can now borrow a new petrol- or diesel-powered vehicle for up to two weeks for free as part of a new customer commitment scheme to encourage more motorists to consider the all-electric hatchback. The free ...
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV joins a new generation of production vehicles embarking on an alternative-fuels crusade in the coming years. PHEV, which stands for Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle, is essentially the next evolution of hybrid ...
Jet fuel and diesel made from plant matter using Australian technology has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80 per cent if substituted for fossil fuel-based products. The reduction in emissions over the full ...
Tags: Bio Crude Oil, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
Specialty Fashion Group Limited the largest specialty retailer of women’s fashion in Australasia, is proud to announce that it has acquired the business and assets of iconic Australian apparel brand, Rivers Australia (Rivers). Key ...