Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Group is set to invest $11bn to establish new plants and develop new products with a focus on new line-up of advanced powertrains. The total investment is being funded by the Chinese automaker Geely ...
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German carmaker BMW is set to introduce a diesel-powered 7 series sedan, BMW 740Ld xDrive Sedan in the US at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014. The new model will join BMW's diesel US lineup, which includes 328d and 328d xDrive ...
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Volkswagen of America has commenced the production of new Volkswagen Golf at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. The carmaker invested $700m in the new production plant and modern infrastructure for the Golf in Puebla. The first Golf sedan to ...
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Hyundai Australia has confirmed the return of the Hyundai Sonata from the third quarter of 2014. As previously reported, the seventh-generation Hyundai Sonata has been under consideration for our market for some time, with the decision to ...
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The Audi Allroad Shooting Brake concept provides pointers to styling cues of future models as well as the interior design of the third-generation TT out this year. Audi’s crossover makes its public debut at this week’s 2014 ...
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Camouflaged Ford Focus prototypes have been spotted in various guises while undergoing both hot- and cold-weather testing, confirming development of the small car’s mid-life upgrade is well under way. Set to feature a new ...
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The Peugeot 308 SW has been revealed, expanding the French brand’s all-new small car range with a versatile wagon body style. The 4580mm Peugeot 308 SW is 330mm longer than the new 308 hatchback, and features a 610-litre boot, ...
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The Citroen DS5 LS has been revealed at a glitzy premiere in Paris, though the new premium model will be built and sold exclusively in the sedan-loving Chinese market. The DS5 LS sedan will join the regular Citroen DS5 wagon at the ...
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December 2013 Australian New Car Sales Figures 1 Toyota 19,610 2 Holden 9,150 3 Mazda 8,526 4 Hyundai 7,747 5 Ford 6,872 ...
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2013 Australian New Car Sales Figures in Total 1 Toyota 214,630 2 Holden 112,059 3 Mazda 103,144 4 Hyundai 97,006 5 Ford 87,236 6 Nissan 76,733 7 Mitsubishi 71,528 8 Volkswagen 54,892 9 Subaru 40,200 10 Honda 39,258 11 Kia 29,778 12 ...
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Last year proved another solid one for the ever-expanding SUV category, with 333,511 units sold across Australia for a nine per cent increase on 2012. The top four manufacturers mirrored 2012′s results with Toyota (56,139) finishing ...
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Details of the new additions to Renault Australia’s showroom in 2014. Renault Megane facelift (Q2) The entire Renault Megane range will be updated with the French brand’s new family face, already seen on the Clio, Koleos and ...
Details of the new additions to Volvo Australia’s showroom in 2014. Volvo S60, V60, XC60 (April) Volvo will introduce two all-new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines to its S60, V60 and XC60 line-ups from April. Volvo Car Australia ...
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Details of the new additions to Skoda Australia’s showroom in 2014. Skoda Octavia RS (Q2) The Skoda Octavia RS will arrive in the second quarter of 2014. Skoda’s performance flagship is again available in ...
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Details of the new additions to Volkswagen Australia’s showroom in 2014. Volkswagen Golf wagon (February) The versatile Golf wagon will be first the cab off the rank for Volkswagen in 2014, arriving almost a year after the ...
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