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Hyundai Veloster Review

The Hyundai Veloster turns conventional car design on its head. It’s a two-door coupe from one side and a four-door hatch from the other. The South Korean company says this is part of its “new thinking” philosophy and for a starting price of ju...

Mazda3 Maxx Sport Review

The Toyota Corolla had looked set to become the car to make local history, but instead it was the Mazda3. It has been a case of ‘when not if’ that a small car would finally end the Holden Commodore’s enduring reign as Australia’s best-...

2012 Honda Civic pricing and specifications

Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications of the all-new Honda Civic, which is said to feature advanced technology, improved handling and value for money. Honda Australia Director Mt Stephen Collins said, "The iconic Civic nameplate...

Fiat 500L: Bigger ‘Bambino’ revealed

The first official pictures of the new Fiat 500L have been released, confirming the Italian car maker’s move to copy the Mini Countryman. The L in 500L stands for large and signifies how the model will feature notably bigger dimensions than...

VW Scirocco: local range could expand for next generation

Volkswagen says it will consider offering a wider range of Scirocco models in Australia, though not until the next-generation version of the coupe-hatch is released in 2015. The German brand has just launched the Scirocco into the local market...

Holden confirms Adelaide job cuts

Holden has confirmed it will cut casual and contracted staff as well as adjusting the production cycle at its Elizabeth plant in Adelaide to counter “tough economic conditions”. Unions have told media they expect about 140 casual labour an...

Holden to announce reduced production shift

Holden is set to announce a reduction in the production shift at its Adelaide manufacturing plant in response to a decline in export demand and the related high Australian dollar. The local car maker's move follows Toyota's recent announcement...

Volkswagen Scirocco R Review

Another Volkswagen named after a wind has blown into Australia, though for the Scirocco it has travelled half the world more at the pace of a breeze rather than a gale. The Scirocco, in only its third generation since 1974 as a sportier altern...

Holden: New Cars 2012

The locally built Cruze was Holden's big story in 2011, but this year it's Chevrolet models that are imported - the Colorado ute, Malibu medium car and Volt electric car. There's also a sedan version of the Barina city car and a dedicated-LPG...

BMW 118d Review

It’s doubtful whether even those inside BMW’s HQ in Germany who gave the green light to the 1-Series ever thought it would be such a global hit when it originally launched in 2004. After all, there were more than a few detractors, includin...