The Dodge Charger could be introduced to Australia from the beginning of 2014 if the business case that is currently under assessment stacks up. Chrysler Group senior vice president of design Ralph Gilles told CarAdvice at the New York ...
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Electric drive motors sale is expected to reach 3.7 million units by 2020 from 1.5 million units sold in 2013, according to the report from Navigant Research. The electric vehicles (EV) being used currently are the customized conventional ...
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Japanese auto maker Toyota has debuted the 2014 Toyota Highlander sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2013 New York International Auto Show in the US. The vehicle will be launched with three powertrain variants, claims the company. ...
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New automotive technologies that go beyond touchscreens, satellite radio, and voice-activated GPS commands are being tested and improved, and will soon begin to appear in many more new car models, resulting in solid growth for the ...
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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has collaborated with German engineering firm Siemens to develop electrically powered trucks and buses for commercial use. As part of the project, Scania will develop electrified powertrains ...
Following annual tradition, we present the 2013 American Top Picks—the best choices for the car buyer who wants to buy from an American brand. While this year's "official" Top Pick list includes no models from domestic brands, it ...
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The first Opel Cascada has rolled off the production line at the German brand’s Gliwice plant in Poland, ahead of the convertible’s public debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show next week. The almost 4.7m-long soft-top Opel ...
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German carmaker Opel has rolled out its first Cascada convertible from its Gliwice plant in Poland ahead of its debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show next week. According to the company, the new car will be made available in two ...
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Set to make its public debut at the New York International Auto Show in March, the polarizing-looking 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been unveiled online. The Cherokee name carries much nostalgic weight with off-road enthusiasts, and for good ...
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The Fiat 500L has gained two new turbocharged engines, doubling the number of powertrains available in the compact five-door hatchback range. The Fiat 500L – currently sold in Europe but confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2014 ...
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The Infiniti Q50 will offer the latest steer-by-wire technology as an optional feature once the car goes on sale in the coming months. According to a report from industry journal Automotive News, Infiniti, the premium division of Nissan, ...
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Toyota's big splash at the Chicago Auto Show today was showing off a freshened 2014 Tundra pickup truck. Facing tough, significantly updated competition from Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, and Ram, a Tundra update (which debuted in 2007) was ...
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The Lincoln brand has been in trouble for years. Lincoln models have been too similar to their Ford counterparts to make it as credible luxury cars, and no amount of cosmetics and feature enhancements have made them feel all that special. ...
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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 ...
The BMW 3 Series GT has been officially revealed ahead of the premium mid-sized hatchback’s Geneva motor show debut next month. Stylistically, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo follows the lead of the larger 5 Series GT, offering a ...
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