Renault’s performance arm, Renault Sport, is likely to move away from manual transmissions in the coming years as it seeks to further exploit its links with modern motorsport and expand its global reach. At the international launch ...
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With the continual shifting of air conditioner manufacturing industry to Mainland China, the focus of industry competition also is becoming concentrated on the control over product cost; on the other hand the development direction of air ...
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Hydraulic cylinders play an integral part in domestic applications like automotive parts, elevators or heavy bulldozers. They produce the actual work in a hydraulic system. In this modern world, with all the latest technologies in ...
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Buying a new car on a budget can be a challenge, and you should prepare for some compromises. The trick is getting the right balance of value and quality for your money, without accepting one or more significant sacrifices that you may ...
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The new Audi A3 will start nearly $5000 below the model it replaces as the German company responds to an aggressive pricing strategy by rival Mercedes-Benz. Audi Australia has announced the next-generation Audi A3 luxury hatchback will ...
The new Mini Paceman is further proof there’s no end to the number of niche segments carmakers will exploit to increase market share. It now seems Mini is capable of coming up with a design to fill almost any gap no matter how small ...
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Specifications for the Lexus IS300h sedan have been revealed ahead of its Australian debut later this year. Its 2.5-litre Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine produces 133kW of power at 6000rpm, and 221Nm of torque from 4200-5400rpm. The ...
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The first diesel-powered Infiniti Q50 has been revealed at the 2013 Geneva motor show. The Q50 diesel becomes the first Infiniti to benefit from the Japanese car maker’s collaborative agreement with Daimler, the owner of ...
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The Audi RS5 DTM racecar due to compete in the European touring car series in 2013 has been revealed at the Geneva motor show. Based on the road-going Audi RS5, the new DTM racer is an evolution of the 2012 car that has spent the winter ...
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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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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will unveil the Viano AVANTGARDE at the ongoing 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The vehicle will come with two engine variants, including the four-cylinder 2.2L CDI that will generate ...
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Kia will debut its new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission in 2014. The South Korean manufacturer featured a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox in its Kia Provo concept car (main image) at the 2013 Geneva motor show, but says a ...
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FiatChrysler Australia is targeting a sub-$80,000 price tag for the new Alfa Romeo 4C sports car due in 2014. The production version of the mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seat sports car that was the star of the 2011 Geneva motor show ...
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Kia Australia says the new Pro_Cee’d GT is a hero car it wanted for its brand. The three-door hot-hatch was unveiled this week at the 2013 Geneva motor show and has been confirmed for Australia. It’s set to be priced in the ...
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The Smart Forfour will again share its innards with another car for its next generation, following the original Mitsubishi Colt-based 2004 model. This time, however, the Smart Forfour will share its chassis with the next generation ...
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