The Suzuki Swift has been upgraded with new specifications as Australian-sourced production switches to from Japan to Thailand. While there are no pricing or equipment changes to the base $15,990 Swift GA, the mid-spec Swift GL rises by ...
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The Fiat Freemont has launched in Australia as the cheapest mid-sized SUV available, with the front-wheel-drive, petrol or diesel, five- and seven-seat range priced from $25,990. Compared with its Dodge Journey twin, the Fiat Freemont is ...
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THE NSW State Library has launched a highly innovative location-savvy smartphone app that gives users detailed information about exhibits as they pass them by. The app offers extra information on each exhibit and, where available, audio ...
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The total market value for Bluetooth Smart Appcessories – hardware devices that connect to apps on smartphones and tablets - is projected to grow to over$130 billion in 2020, according to a new report, "To Ubiquity and Beyond – ...
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DeLorme, which makes personal satellite communications and navigation technology, has announced the launch of its newest product inReach SE (Screen Edition). With 90 percent of the world's surface lacking cell phone coverage, inReach SE is ...
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ESCORT Inc., designer and manufacturer of radar detector and premium automotive accessories, will be presenting its new ESCORT MobileTV? Digital Television receiver at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas this week. The category leader and ...
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Peugeot is offering new driveaway pricing for its 4007 and 4008 SUVs, as it readies for the arrival of two new models. The seven-seat Peugeot 4007 SV (pictured top) is now priced at $39,990 driveaway –down $3700 from its previous ...
You could blame the 2010 launch of the Volkswagen Polo GTI for the ongoing shift away from manual-transmission-equipped hot hatches to dual-clutch automatics. There’s a case to argue that it’s all going the wrong way ...
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With the media days at the New York International Auto Show behind us, the cars team has had time to reflect on the approximately 1,000 vehicles on display. Many new models made impressions, and some were utterly forgettable. To share our ...
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Today, NZN Labs Inc. (www.nznlabs.com/Indiegogo) announces the launch of their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for LIT: the first activity tracker designed for Action Sports. LIT is a modular, rugged, water resistant, activity tracker ...
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Bang & Olufsen announces that Spotify is now fully integrated into its popular BeoSound 5 music system. The integration adds yet another feature to BeoSound 5, expanding its range of digital music with Spotify's massive music catalogue in ...
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The BMW 640d Gran Coupe has been released, adding the first ever diesel-powered 6 Series to the local line-up. Available from March production priced from $184,800 (plus on-road costs), the BMW 640d Gran Coupe is set to join the existing ...
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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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Abvio, Inc. has added support for the Wahoo Fitness RFLKT computer to its Cyclemeter iPhone app. The support allows Cyclemeter app users to beam information from their iPhone 4s or iPhone 5 to the RFLKT handlebar computer via the ...
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Kia has a hit with the Soul, a compact hatchback that has exceeded sales expectations. So, when it came for a redesign, the company stuck with its winning formula, packaged with more upscale amenities. Several dimensions increase by less ...
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