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 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series has been updated with new safety technology, including the first-time addition of a trailer sway control system. The first Toyota to adopt the towing-focused safety technology, the updated Toyota ...
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The expansion of the Mini family has continued with the local launch of the Mini Cooper Paceman – taking the total number of bodystyles to seven. Priced from $35,900, the Paceman will like the rest of Mini’s model range be ...
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Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials—has organized with AMFI-Amsterdam Fashion Institute a design ...
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The next-generation Ford Kuga will start below $30,000 when it goes on sale locally in the coming weeks, bringing with it three specification levels as part of an expanded model range. The new Ford Kuga will be offered with at least two ...
Finally. That’s the word that comes to mind after a stint in the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. After two generations of oddball A-Classes that traded on practicality rather than flair or fun, Mercedes has at last proven it has the ...
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The 2013 Renault Kangoo van range has been overhauled with the introduction of the longer Kangoo Maxi van variant and a $3500-lower starting price. The revised Renault Kangoo range starts with the new short-wheelbase petrol manual model, ...
Tags: 2013, Renault Kangoo, Petrol Manual, Maxi Diesel
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 ...
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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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 return of the Lexus ES to Australia for the first time since 2006 has been confirmed by the Japanese brand. Lexus had been expected to bring the mid-size luxury sedan back to the local market after the company revealed in April 2012 ...
Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 2.5 Quality & Design 1 Value & Features 3.5 Green 3.5 It would be easy to take cheap pot shots at the Chery J3, one of the most recent Chinese-made vehicles to enter the Australian ...
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The Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, the new flagship of the German brand’s big SUV, will cost from $112,990. Pricing has been confirmed following the release of initial images and details for the Touareg V8 TDI back in January. ...
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The Mitsubishi Triton has been upgraded for 2013 with an enhanced standard equipment list and price reductions of up to $3250. Mitsubishi Australia has taken the axe to the Triton range, halving the number of 4×2 models to five ...
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