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Jaguar XF 2.2D achieves sub-4.5L/100km on economy run

Jaguar’s most affordable and fuel efficient car, the XF 2.2D, has achieved average fuel consumption of just 4.49 litres per 100km after completing a 4600km economy trek across North America. The XF 2.2D, which is powered by a 2.

Jaguar XF embarks on US Coast to Coast challenge

Jaguar kicked off an ambitious 4500km drive yesterday across 11 US states. The drive itself may not be all that challenging, but Jaguar has shipped an XF 2.2D across to New York to see what kind of economy is possible from the remarkable engine.

Lamborghini Gallardo 550-2 Spyder to go into production

Lamborghini has confirmed that it will produce its phenomenal rear-wheel-drive Gallardo LP550-2 in a convertible version. The Lamborghini Gallardo 550-2 Spyder will hit the streets next year, though Lambo hasn’t confirmed timing for Australia...

Renault Megane & Megane Cabriolet Review

When it comes to the small hatch segment, the Australian marketplace is pretty crowded. You have to have something that sells on its reputation, is brilliant value for money, or is an outstanding drive to ensure your place is cemented in the mind of...

BMW M3 Black Edition on sale in Australia

Matt black cars seem to be all the rage at the moment, and BMW is cashing in on their appeal. It has launched what it calls the BMW M3 Black Edition, and there are only a handful making their way down under.

MINI Cooper D Countryman Review

So, you want a MINI, but don’t want it to be mini? Then the MINI Cooper Countryman is for you. It takes all the good aspects of the MINI – fun handling, funky looks, curvy interior, economical engine – and transplants them into a...

BMW M3 sedan could arrive before coupe

One of our favourite cars here in the CarAdvice office is the ballistic BMW M3. Whether it’s the stunning coupe or the practical sedan version, it’s a brilliantly engaging drive, which is set to be improved upon by the release of the 2012...

Video: How a Porsche GT2 RS corners so fast

It’s a formidable machine, the Porsche GT2 RS, and one that produces around 620hp. It can also be a handful to drive. US publication Motortrend has produced a fantastic video outlining how and why the GT2 RS is able to corner so quickly.

Lamborghini recreates C’était un Rendezvous

It was 33 years ago that the underground film C’était un Rendezvous was shot, and rumour still surrounds its creation. Director Claude Lelouch attached a camera to the front bumper of – depending on who you believe – a Mercedes-Benz...

Video: Would you be a passenger in this taxi?

We’ve all seen the classic London Taxi Cabs. They’re rounded, bulbous and actually very roomy inside. As a means of transport in London, they’re extremely effective.