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Report: Nissan settles GT-R transmission class action suit

The Nissan GT-R rocked the motoring world when it arrived on the scene, offering truly supercar performance at just a fraction of the price. Although when the GT-R finally found its way into showrooms it quickly became apparent that there was...

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...

Toyota Hybrid Camry begins pilot build

Toyota today moved a step closer to local production of the Hybrid Camry that it will introduce to the Australian market in February next year with the commencement of the pilot build program.

Suzuki Alto scores top marks in GVG

The new Suzuki Alto has scored top marks on Australia’s government sponsored Green Vehicle Guide ranking itself as one of the country's top three green vehicles. With a combined fuel economy figure of just 4.

BMW 120d Efficient Dynamics Challenge

BMW recently called CarAdvice to see if we were interested in participating in a car challenge of a different variety. By Paul Maric Instead of seeing who was quickest around a track or who could post the fastest speed, BMW enlisted their...

Ferrari announces free roadside assistance

Supercars by their very nature can be quite volatile machines and not even a Ferrari badge can hide the shame of being stopped at the side of the road with the bonnet open when trouble strikes.

2009 Skoda Octavia Review and Road Test

2009 Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI and 1.8 TSI Review & Road Test 1.8 TSI and 1.6 MPI - Beauty and the Beast Model Tested: 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI - $35,790 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.

Benz reveals more fuel efficient C-Class

Mercedes-Benz has revealed three new fuel efficient engines for its C-Class sedan and Estate, although as they are BlueEFFICIENCY engines its not clear when we will see them in Australia.

Nissan loosens grip on GT-R servicing

When the Nissan GT-R first launched it completely changed our perception of the benchmark performance car, matching blistering speed with a highly accessible price point. Although as the GT-R moved from the spotlight and into the garages of...

2009 Mitsubishi i MiEV First Steer

Mitsubishi i MiEV Review Is this the face of future motoring? Mitsubishi Motors in Australia certainly believes it is the direction we will all be heading, especially as far as city commuting goes.