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Posts by David Twomey

Mitsubishi Outlander gets aggressive new look

Mitsubishi’s 2010 Model Year Outlander has hit the showrooms with aggressive new styling, a more advanced drivetrain and upgraded features. Outlander now features Mitsubishi’s trademark “jet fighter” grille, and a host of new comfort, conven...

Citroen Revolte stars at Frankfurt

Citroen has set out to prove to the automotive world at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it still has credentials as a bold, forward-looking brand with the concept car Revolte, an ultra-chic city car combining luxury with a touch of cheek. The French c...

Audi e-tron revealed at Frankfurt

German manufacturer Audi has revealed the highlight of its efforts at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the unveiling of the Audi e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors, two each at the front and rear axle...

Ford Falcon EcoBoost on schedule: Burela

Ford has moved a step closer to the four-cylinder Falcon with the news that the first test prototypes using the EcoBoost engine have begun running. Ford’s President and CEO Marin Burela told a media briefing in Melbourne this morning that the firs...

Ford Falcon G6 Limited Edition announced

Ford has decided to spark up some interest in the orphan of its FG Falcon range the G6 by announcing a Limited Edition version that will offer drive-away pricing and a host of extras at no extra cost. The model will go on sale this month and incorpo...

Fiat 500 a hot tribute to Ferrari

The hottest version yet of Fiat’s chic bambino, the Fiat 500, will surface at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show when Abarth unveil the Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, a limited edition that celebrates the history and shared values of Abarth a...

Holden Commodore Ute gets six airbags

Holden will achieve another Australian safety first this month by launching the first Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) to offer six airbags as standard across the range. Holden’s MY10 Commodore Ute will introduce side impact and curtain airbags as...

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Japan’s Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has formally signed an agreement, confirming a previously announced tie-up, to build electric cars in co-operation with France’s Peugeot-Citroen. The car, which will be based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV that was...

Lexus LF-CH revealed ahead of Frankfurt

Lexus has given a first glimpse of just what its compact entry into the premium hybrid market will look like when it is released at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. The premium Toyota brand says the LF-CH, you can bet that won’t be its f...

Volvo C70 revealed before Frankfurt

Volvo’s revamp of its C70 convertible for next year has been revealed, by the carmaker itself, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. The images reveal a new frontal look that draws from the S60 concept shown earlier this...