Carmaker Volkswagen has unveiled plug-in hybrid XL1 that will be produced at its Osnabruck production facility in Germany. The car is powered by a two-cylinder TDI engine that generates output of 35kW (48ps) which will be complemented ...
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A dual-clutch transmission will be added to the Volvo V40 line-up in 2014 as the Swedish manufacturer looks to improve the performance and efficiency of its recently released small car. Volvo vehicle line director Hakan Abrahamsson told ...
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The Audi A3 e-tron concept showcases a luxury hatchback that can consume just 1.5 litres of fuel per 100km using a petrol-electric. Audi has released pictures and details of the plug-in hybrid version of its new five-door A3, which is ...
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The ultra-efficient Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE will join a full stand from the French manufacturer at next month’s Geneva motor show. A joint development between Peugeot and oil and gas giant Total, the Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE (standing ...
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British sports car manufacturer McLaren Automotive is planning to unveil the new P1 hybrid supercar at the upcoming 2013 Geneva International Motor Show to be held in Switzerland during 07-17 March 2013. The new plug-in hybrid sports ...
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Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors has unveiled two new MCV buses at the ongoing International Bus and Utility Vehicle Show, being held at Greater Noida in India. The MCVs include the 45-seater front engine intercity AC coach that ...
The Chrysler 300 SRT8 is not everyone’s cup of tea. For a start, it’s American, so Europhiles will scoff. Then there’s the monstrous V8 engine that is caged underneath, desperate for attention. If you get over all of that, ...
The Citroen C3 Hybrid Air will be unveiled at next month’s Geneva motor show, debuting the French brand’s new drivetrain technology that promises fuel consumption of less than 3.0 litres per 100km. Citroen says its innovative ...
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The Mazda 3 has been Australia’s number one selling car for the past two years. Sometimes, mere popularity doesn’t guarantee an excellent product but thankfully that isn’t the case with the Mazda 3. Despite being four ...
An all-new Honda Accord may be headed our way in mid 2013, but the outgoing Japanese full-size sedan remains a hugely capable contender in the segment dominated by Australia’s locally made Toyota Camry. Since its launch in 2008, the ...
Citroen has re-launched in Australia under the auspices of new importer Sime Darby, which takes over from Ateco Automotive this month. The Sydney-based importer has renegotiated the model range, pricing and specification of the entire ...
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New Citroen importer Sime Darby will expand the Citroen dealer network from 23 to 37 outlets nationwide within two years, with DS models to become their own exclusive sub-brand within dealerships. Sime Darby says it will invest in a new ...
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The Alfa Romeo 4C has been revealed in its production car guise ahead of its world premiere at next month’s Geneva motor show. Powered by a version of the 173kW 1.8-litre direct injection turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine ...
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Details on the Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet have been released, revealing that the German brand’s first-ever open-top R model and fastest-ever production convertible Golf will also be the marque’s first Golf R variant not be ...
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Forget everything you’ve read about the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The first- and second-generation models were practical and relatively affordable, but they were not much fun to drive and looked like the kind of cars a new-age ...
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