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Posts by Matt Brogan

Holden sales strong in April, Cruze records best month yet

Holden sales are up 27 per cent on the same time last year with Cruze recording its best month since entering the Australian market in June last year. According to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), Holden...

2010 Mazda2 five-door hatch & new sedan models now available

Mazda has released its new Mazda2 light car range this week. The new range, incorporating five-door hatch and four-door sedan models, offers buyers increased safety levels, more style and even better value for money. The new Mazda2 evolves the curre...

Volvo C30 & C30 DRIVe Review

Volvo has unveiled its revised C30 and C30 DRIVe models this week showing all-new frontal styling, interior upgrades and a new look rear on both exciting models. The “bold is beautiful” C30, as Volvo calls it, offers more dramatic stylin...

Toyota Camry Hybrid earns five-star Green Vehicle Guide rating

Toyota Camry hybrid has achieved a maximum possible five-star rating on the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide. The announcement means Camry Hybrid is the only Australian-built car, and one of just 15 models on the local market, to score...

China’s BYD to set up North American operations in LA

China-based BYD, a vehicle and battery manufacturer, has announced that it will establish its North American headquarters in Los Angeles. BYD said it plans to produce electric vehicles and associated components in the US for local consumption by 201...

Škoda Fabia begins full-cycle production in Russia

Škoda Auto Russia today announced that it has begun full-cycle production of the new Škoda Fabia at its Kaluga, Russia factory. The Škoda Fabia has become the second model in the Škoda range to be produced in full-cycle at the factory, which inc...

GM to introduce Chevrolet brand into Korea from 2011

General Motors will introduce its Chevrolet brand in to Korea from next year. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology President and CEO, Mike Arcamone made the announcement today at the opening of the Busan International Motor Show. “The introduction...

BMW beats Toyota as world’s most valuable car brand

According to Millward Brown’s BrandZ Top 100 survey, recent safety recalls have helped BMW to beat Toyota as the world’s most valuable car brand. Toyota’s brand value fell by 27 per cent in the survey, but still recorded a strong US$21...