Nissan GT-R chief engineer Kinishi Tanuma has revealed the next generation of Nissan’s iconic sports car will be produced in higher volumes than today’s car. Tanuma, who replaced original GT-R chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno ...
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At least half of all Lexus vehicles sold in Australia will be hybrids within five years, according to the local boss of the Japanese luxury brand. Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley says increased consumer acceptance of the technology and ...
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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 specifications for three upcoming BMW 2 Series models have been leaked online by one of the car maker’s international websites. Pricing and specification information for the new 220d, 220i and M235i coupes was accidentally ...
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Holden has reportedly told the Federal Government that its demands to increase vehicle export numbers are unrealistic. The Australian Financial Review quotes senior government sources that claim Holden has told the government the business ...
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Semprius Inc of Durham, NC, USA, which designs and makes high-concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) solar modules, says it has delivered a specially designed lightweight version of its record-breaking solar module to the Nuon Solar Team to help ...
The Toyota i-Road personal mobility concept car has been confirmed for production with an early-2014 introduction planned. First seen as an all-electric three-wheel two-seater concept at this year’s Geneva motor show, Toyota says ...
The Hyundai Legato concept has been revealed in design sketches ahead of its in-metal unveiling at next month’s 2013 SEMA motor show in Las Vegas. Based on the North American market’s Genesis coupe, the Hyundai Legato concept ...
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Subaru has detailed its next-generation EyeSight system, announcing a number of new driver-assist functons designed to improve vehicle safety. Subaru EyeSight is the Japanese car maker’s crash prevention system, designed to prevent ...
The Volkswagen Up! will not be dropped from the local line-up, Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) managing director John White has explained, despite the sub-compact hatchback going into sales freefall. Asked directly whether Volkswagen is ...
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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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Ford Australia insists tomorrow’s visit from Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane will not impact its decision to cease local production within three years. Macfarlane revealed his desire to convince Ford to change its mind on its ...
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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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A 20-year-old male from Alabama has been arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after living out his fantasy of playing the Grand Theft Auto video game in real life. NBC33 News reports Auburn University freshman lacrosse player Zachary ...
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Details of several upcoming Porsche models due to be officially revealed over the next nine months have reportedly been leaked by an industry insider. Featured in slides claimed to be taken from a US dealer meeting in Atlanta, Jalopnik ...
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