The Peugeot 108 sub-light car is looking a strong bet to take on sub-$15,000 rivals in Australia sometime after it goes on sale in 2014. Peugeot Australia says it will prepare a business case study for the entry-level Peugeot once it is ...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has launched in Australia as a two-model range, but the entry-level petrol CLA200 and high-performance CLA45 AMG will be joined in February by the diesel CLA200 CDI and in April by the mid-level petrol CLA250 ...
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The new Renault Clio RS hot-hatch will cost from $28,790 when it arrives earlier than expected in December, cutting thousands of dollars off the cost of its predecessor. Renault’s old, three-door-only Clio RS cost from $36,490 but a ...
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Wartsila announces the introduction of next generation thruster portfolio Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, introduces a new series of both steerable and transverse ...
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The next-generation Volkswagen Up! will hit the roads in 2017 as a slightly longer car with a new platform engineered to fit either a torque converter or dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Visiting for the launch of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, ...
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Audi hopes to showcase the ‘real world’ fuel efficiency benefits of its green technology-packed A3 Sportback by taking part in this year’s World Solar Challenge. A biennial event for electric vehicles pitting competitors ...
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DFIG converters are forecast to outpace full-conversion products by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6 percent from 2012 to 2017, reaching more than 9,900 units shipped in 2017. Three major factors are hindering the sales of ...
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Upgrades for the 2014 Lexus IS F and GS have been revealed for North America ahead of updates for the local market due in the coming months. Still based on the outgoing-generation IS, the 2014 Lexus IS F gains a new carbonfibre rear ...
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Mechanical details of the forthcoming BMW M3 sedan and BMW M4 coupe have finally been released, with a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission now officially confirmed. BMW has announced both M3 ...
Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 4.5 Quality & Design 4.5 Value & Features 4 Green 4.5 At 260km/h the Audi S4 gives a slight thump as it shifts from sixth gear to the tallest ratio inside its dual-clutch ...
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England based vehicle manufacturer Keating Supercars is set to unveil a new supercar known as 'The Bolt' that would be capable of achieving speed of over 300mph. The super car will be powered by a twin turbo charged engine that is ...
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Hinduja group subsidiary Ashok Leyland has introduced BOSS, a new intermediate commercial vehicle (ICV), in India. The company claims that BOSS combines the strength and ruggedness of a truck with the comfort of a car. BOSS, which is ...
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A hybrid version of the Toyota 86 is reportedly under development, with production yet to be given the go ahead. Toyota drivetrain engineering?senior manager Koei Saga has told Autocar that?development of the hybrid Toyota 86 – ...
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OSD-IMT secures seismic support vessel contracts for COSL Offshore Ship Designers has secured a design contract for two IMT965 seismic support vessels with a bollard pull in excess of 50 tonnes for China Oilfield Services Ltd (COSL), ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 4 Safety 4 Green 3.5 The BMW X3 once had things its own way, but no more. Consumers’ insatiable thirst for luxury ...
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