Mercedes-Benz will build a next generation GLK-Class in right-hand-drive for Australia, but AMG has declined producing a powered-up version of the compact SUV. This is despite AMG committing to an increased use of all-wheel-drive in an ...
The importer of Chinese brand Chery says its next generation of small cars could be even cheaper than its current crop – despite the Chery J1 already retailing as the cheapest car on the Australian market. Ateco Automotive’s ...
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A rapid product expansion is planned for Great Wall in Australia, with two all-new passenger cars arriving later this year and a further two in 2014. Local importer Ateco Automotive aims to sell 15,000 Great Wall vehicles here this year, ...
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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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The Renault Captur urban crossover has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show today ahead of its anticipated launch in Australia in 2014. The Captur, which is the second car by Renault’s new head of design, Laurens van den Acker, ...
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Cable and cable system supplier Lenny Group announced recently, the company acquires one more order from South Korean Ssangyong Motor Company, which will provide cable products for the new models of the latter. Lenny reached an agreement ...
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The first image of the facelifted Hyundai ix35 has been released ahead of its unveiling at this week’s Geneva motor show. Coming three and a half years after the launch of the original Hyundai ix35, the mid-life upgrade introduces ...
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The next-generation Ford Kuga will start below $30,000 when it goes on sale locally in the coming weeks, bringing with it three specification levels as part of an expanded model range. The new Ford Kuga will be offered with at least two ...
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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Mercedes-Benz performance division AMG has outlined a strategy to achieve 30,000 global sales by 2017, “especially through all-wheel drive [products]“. The plan, called ‘AMG Performance 50’ to commemorate the ...
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The Audi RSQ3 has been revealed ahead of the performance Q model’s debut at next month’s Geneva motor show. Audi’s first-ever SUV-based RS model is powered by a 228kW/420Nm 2.5-litre direct-injection turbocharged ...
The fourth-generation 2013 Toyota RAV4 represents an entirely new approach to building and marketing the Japanese compact SUV. It features a new look, ditches the barn-door rear tailgate for the first time, and offers the option of a diesel ...
Five months have passed since German car maker Opel launched in Australia and the head of the local division, who is as hungry as ever for new models, has the Opel Mokka compact SUV at the top of his list to expand the line-up. Opel has ...
Renowned Holden tuner Walkinshaw Performance has announced a new tuning package for the Ford Kuga, in what is the company’s first foray into aftermarket products for the Blue Oval. A direct result of the continued growth in the ...
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Fiat and Alfa Romeo Australia are planning to quadruple sales with a restructuring process that will take a long-term view of establishing the brands for future growth. The first step of the process has been a massive expansion of the ...
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