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BMW M235i revealed in spy shots

The BMW M235i has been spied almost entirely free of camouflage, revealing most of the production car's exterior design. CarAdvice's spy photographers captured the 2 Series coupe during an official photo shoot in which all but the sporty...

Proton Preve Review

The Proton Preve is tagged by the Malaysian manufacturer as an example of its ability to compete on the world stage. The name Preve (pronounced Pree-vey) means ‘proof’ or ‘to prove’, and 30 years after Proton was established –...

Volkswagen Beetle GSR: rare bug returns

The Volkswagen Beetle GSR has gone on sale in Europe, marking 40 years since the original GSR debuted on the European market. First seen at the 2013 Chicago auto show in February, the new Volkswagen Beetle GSR pays tribute to the...

2014 Peugeot 308 revealed

The new Peugeot 308 has been unveiled by the French car maker, though Australian customers have another year to wait before they can buy it. Peugeot’s new-generation small car retains the 308 rather than moving to 309 as part of a revised...

2013 Mazda 3: new interior revealed

The next-generation version of Australia's most popular car, the Mazda 3, has been spied testing in Europe – including the first clear look at the all-new interior. The Mazda 3 prototype may be wearing patterned camouflage but the overall...

Renault Megane GT 220 Estate Review

The Renault Megane GT 220 Estate combines a high-performance engine up front with a highly practical rear load area to become the natural stepping stone between regular Megane models and the hardcore coupes.

Honda CR-Z Review

On paper the 2013 Honda CR-Z appears rather expensive, relatively slow, quite cramped, and wears a 'hybrid' badge that nobody correlated with sportiness until supercars started using the same technology – well after the CR-Z was on sale.

Nissan Pulsar hatch: pricing and specifications

The Nissan Pulsar hatch will undercut its mainstream small-car rivals when it launches next month with an $18,990 starting price. The five-door hatchback arrives to complement the Pulsar sedan that arrived in January, and will better it by...

Nissan Pulsar SSS: hot-hatch returns for under $30,000

The Nissan Pulsar SSS is back, returning to Australia's hot-hatch scene after a 13-year hiatus. The iconic Pulsar SSS sits at the top of Nissan Australia's new-generation small-car range, just as it did when it was last available in 2000...

Californian EV maker Coda files for bankruptcy

The California-based assembler of the Chinese-made Coda electric car has filed bankruptcy. Coda Holdings, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the District of Delaware overnight, which is intended to...

Suzuki joins capped-price servicing fraternity

Suzuki Australia has announced a five-year capped-price servicing program for all new vehicles sold from today. The program's introduction brings the Japanese manufacturer into line with several other carmakers by guaranteeing a fixed price...

Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDi from $25,990 driveaway

The diesel-powered Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDi is now available from $25,990 driveaway, saving buyers more than $2000. Normally priced from $27,990 before on-road costs, the Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDi is powered by an 82kW/270Nm 1.