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Toyota Prius global recall announcement - 5 Comments

Toyota has today announced an official global recall on its most technologically advanced model, the third-generation Toyota Prius. A total of 2378 new Toyota Prius vehicles in Australia are effected, with more than 400,000 vehicles involved in the recall globally. The recall is unrelated to the current Toyota pedal crisis with no other Toyota or Lexus... [Read more...]

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Ferrari 458 Italia wallpapers - 4 Comments

Ferrari has released a new high resolution gallery of its new Ferrari 258 Italia supercar following the announcement that it had been declared “Supercar of the Year” by GQ Magazine in the UK. For your viewing pleasure, we have assembled a collection of these images in a high resolution format to adorn your desktop at work or home. #gallery-3... [Read more...]

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Chevrolet Camaro bound for European market - 1 Comment

Chevrolet of Europe has officially confirmed that it will introduce the Camaro, both as coupé and convertible, into its 2010 model line-up. The European market will get its first glimpse of the Camaro at the Geneva motor show alongside an all-new people mover based on the Orlando concept and the Aveo RS concept. Chevrolet is planning to add five new... [Read more...]

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2010 Renault Fluence confirmed for Australia - 24 Comments

Renault has today confirmed the Renault Fluence small sedan will arrive in Australia in the final quarter of 2010 in a push to increase the brand’s price competitiveness. The Fluence is 4.62m long, 1.81m wide and 1.48m tall with a wheelbase of 2.7m (which makes it, for comparison’s sake, 2cm longer and wider than a Holden Cruze), and claims to... [Read more...]

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Peugeot 408 launched - 23 Comments

French manufacturer Peugeot has taken the wraps of its anticipated 408 model in Beijing. Why Beijing and not Paris? Peugeot has done considerably well in China despite being there for only five years. Last year was huge for Peugeot in China, selling over 410,000 vehicles – a massive 44% increase compared with its 2008 performance. The company believes... [Read more...]

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Nothing wrong with runaway 2002 Ford Explorer: Ford, police - 29 Comments

Ford Australia has found nothing wrong with the Ford Explorer that went on an uncontrolled high-speed dash along Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway last December. The 22-year-old driver, Chase Weir, feared for his life when his 2002-model SUV reportedly became stuck on cruise control at 80km/h for more than 50km. Ford spokeswoman, Sinead McAlary, said Ford... [Read more...]

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2010 Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet in Australia late-2010 - 5 Comments

Updated 09/02/10 with comments from Renault Australia. Full details of the new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet have been released weeks out from its debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, with the sixth iteration of the Mégane family promising practicality, elegance and driving thrills. The CC’s headline act is its two-part, folding glass roof... [Read more...]

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Saab secures European Investment Bank loan - 2 Comments

Moves to save Saab have taken another step forward overnight with the European Commission approving a 400 million euro (AUD$633 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to help establish Saab Spyker Automobiles N.V. European Union competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes, said the loan to Saab will not cause “any undue distortions of competition”... [Read more...]

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Peugeot starts 2010 with awards - 7 Comments

Peugeot has has a successful start to 2010 by winning two prestigious awards. Due for release in Australia this year is the Peugeot 3008 and RCZ, and have both been successful in receiving awards. The Peugeot RCZ coupe was named most Beautiful Car of 2009 at the International Automobile Festival and will arrive in Australia in the second half of the... [Read more...]

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Toyota Prius recall decision imminent, could include Sai, Lexus HS250h - 5 Comments

A global recall of the Toyota Prius over its inconsistent brake pedal feel issues could be announced as early as today as President, Akio Toyoda, aims to reach a solution and end speculation about the safety and reliability of his vehicles. A spokesman from Toyota Motor Europe said continued discussions between global markets would mean a decision... [Read more...]

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2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S Geneva preview - 6 Comments

As the benchmark to which the infamous Nissan GT-R aspired, the new generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is by far the most hotly anticipated model to come out of Stuttgart this year. Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, the new model boasts a formidable high-performance six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine boosted by twin turbochargers... [Read more...]

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Ford Focus RS WRC Edition - 5 Comments

Ford of Switzerland has unveiled a very special edition of the Focus RS hatch to commemorate 40 years of the Ford RS badge. Limited to just 50 units, the Ford Focus RS WRC Edition is a tribute to the legendary Ford Escort RS1600 which appeared in 1970. Boasting a unique WRC-inspired livery, the Focus RS WRC is available exclusively in a Frozen White... [Read more...]

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