A safety upgrade for the Toyota HiLux has boosted the Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s (ANCAP) rating of 4×4 derivatives from four stars to five. The upgraded result applies to single- and extra-cab HiLux variants ...
The Mazda CX-9 range has been mildly updated for 2014 with new exterior enhancements and additional technology. With no impact on pricing, all Mazda CX-9 models now receive new-look wheels – 18-inch for Classic and 20-inch for ...
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Automotive driveline components manufacturer GKN Driveline has broken ground on the expansion of its CVJ systems production plant in Chongqing, China. For this expansion, GKN Chongqing Driveshaft (GDC), a joint venture by GKN, Shanghai ...
The Ford Focus Ambiente has been updated with the addition of cruise control, putting the entry-level model into line with the rest of its range. Added to the standard equipment list of both hatch and sedan variants, the Ford Focus ...
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To say the next-generation Mazda 3 is a critical launch for the Japanese manufacturer is putting it lightly. The current model accounts for a commanding one-third of the company’s global sales, with previous generations notching up ...
Renault Australia says it has worked extensively to improve the resale value of its vehicles and reduce the cost of parts as it seeks to improve its value-for-money equation. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Renault Clio in Melbourne ...
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FAW Group has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding to construct a vehicle plant in Rason, a port city in North Korea's far north east, close to the Chinese and Russian borders. North Korea's car industry is famously almost ...
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The Tata Xenon will aim to offer an unrivalled blend of toughness and value when it enters Australia’s burgeoning ute segment in mid October. Pricing of the six-variant Xenon line-up – comprising cab-chassis, single-cab and ...
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Japanese automaker Mazda is planning to increase production capacity of its SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel units by 25% at its Hiroshima Plant in Japan. As part of plans, the SKYACTIV engine production capacity at the ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 3.5 It may produce 118 kilowatts of power as with the rest of the Volkswagen Beetle line-up, but more specifically this Fender ...
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The TouringAce A/S (AG03) rounds out Aelous's current product line with the addition of a touring segment product offering. Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd. has released the TouringAce A/S (AG03), a competitively priced all-season tire currently ...
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The Proton Suprima S has been unveiled at an event in its home country of Malaysia, revealing a sporty hatch set to arrive locally in November. Based on the five-door Preve GXR that's due here in October, the Proton?Suprima S is powered ...
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Australian media got its first close-up look at the all-new 2014 Mazda 3 sedan this week ahead of the popular model’s arrival in local showrooms in January. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Mazda 3 has become a cornerstone ...
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The Ford Everest SUV will be significantly different to the Ranger ute it is based on. CarAdvice can reveal the Everest will not only sport a unique exterior, but also an all-new interior developed at Ford Australia’s design centre ...
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Mazda Australia is in danger of becoming victim of its own success, with the company unable to keep up with high demand for its CX-5 and BT-50 models. Mazda Australia managing director Martin Benders told CarAdvice the company is pushing ...