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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift announced

Hyundai is introducing the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift. The update includes minor exterior cosmetic revisions, more equipment, and is available in two variants and three trim levels.

BMW to supply diesel engines for Toyota: report

BMW and Toyota could be about to share fuel-efficient technologies, at least initially with Toyota adopting BMW diesel engines for an upcoming model in Europe. According to a Nikkei Business Daily report, the two companies were recently in...

2012 BMW 1 Series tuned by AC Schnitzer

Renowned BMW aftermarket specialist AC Schnitzer has revealed a new tuning kit for the 2012 BMW 1 Series. The company offers power upgrades for the 118d and 120d diesel models, as well as a range of exterior revisions.

Volkswagen XL1 Concept confirmed for production in 2013

The ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 will become a production reality in 2013. Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn confirmed the two-seater plug-in hybrid would hit the streets in low numbers in less than two years’ time.

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 bigger...

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic now rated at just 3.6L/100km

Ford has revised the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic so it now comes with an average fuel consumption rating of just 3.6L/100km - down from 3.7. Who needs a hybrid? If you're after the most fuel efficient car on sale in Australia right now, you're...

Mitsubishi Challenger 2WD now on sale in Australia

Mitsubishi Motors Australia has introduced a new two-wheel drive version of the Mitsubishi Challenger - an SUV that has only ever come in four-wheel drive layout. As with the Mitsubishi ASX, which is also available in four-wheel drive and...