The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will move towards the next S-Class limousine in terms of its styling and, according to product development manager Peter Schmidt, the level of technology it will offer. Speaking at the launch of the ...
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At $22,990 the Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid vehicle. But the second-generation Honda Jazz has been around since 2008, with a moderate update in 2011, so what makes this now nearly five-year old city car a ...
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Light sources Different types of bulbs may be used in grow light, including metal halide, fluorescent, incandescent, high-pressure sodium, and LED lights. Metal halide (MH) Metal halide bulbs emit a blue spectrum of light and are a ...
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Hewlett-Packard is reentering the consumer tablet market with the Slate 7, an Android-based device with a 7-inch screen that will start at US$169. The Slate 7 runs Android 4.1, also known as Jellybean, and has a dual-core processor based ...
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Honda Australia has confirmed that diesel engines will now make up an important part of its strategy going forward. Honda, which has been primarily focused on its hybrid drivetrains, has changed its strategy to bring about a range of ...
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Advanced Micro Devices hopes to take on Intel's ultrabooks with a new keyboard docking technology that modifies the level of performance of thin-and-light hybrid devices when used in tablet or laptop modes. The company's Turbo Dock ...
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A longtime Jersey Shore shop is getting a fresh scrubbing as well as a new owner and name as DJ’s Cycles becomes Belmar Bike Shop. Property owner Dirk Reitsma had run DJ’s for 35 years before leasing out the shop five years ...
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The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has launched in Australia with a starting price of $28,490, a $500 reduction over the outgoing model. The all-new Toyota RAV4 sports a far more modern look than its predecessor and is recognisable as part ...
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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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Toyota usually leaves spacious luxury car duties to its premium Lexus brand. But Toyota dealers have many loyal customers with needs for big-car room, luxury and utility but at a non-upscale price. And for years the Avalon has been a ...
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Nova Bus, a subsidiary of Volvo Buses, has won a contract to supply 475 hybrid buses from Association du transport urbain du Québec (ATUQ), a consortium of the Quebec's nine transit authorities in Canada. The order also includes ...
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Small turbocharged engines are marketed as delivering the power of a large engine, with the fuel economy of a smaller one. That's a tempting proposition, but our testing shows these small-displacement turbos are not delivering on the ...
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association members’ shipments to bike shops grew a modest 2 percent last year to 2.6 million bikes. Sales dollars were up 6 percent, helped by strong sales of more expensive hybrids, full-suspension 29ers ...
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LAS VEGAS - The mattress industry enjoyed a strong market here last week. Retail traffic was robust in leading producers' showrooms and enthusiasm about business prospects this year was high. With majors bringing out a broad array of new ...
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The BRAIN Dealer Tour glided across the Golden Gate Bridge early Wednesday to start a day visiting bike shops in Marin County on a 35 mile-plus day of riding around the beautiful area. It's no secret even to folks who haven't ...