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Suzuki, FCAI call on government for new eco-car incentives - 3 Comments

Suzuki Australia has joined in the FCAI in calling for government support for low emissions vehicles. “It’s about time our peak motoring body put some pressure on the government to reward consumers looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager, Mr Tony Devers. “Even more encouraging was the news that the... [Read more...]

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Alfa Romeo MiTo gains new MultiJet II diesel in UK, Europe - 3 Comments

While the the Alfa Romeo MiTo range has offered diesel derivatives since its 2009 launch, new diesel technology means Alfa’s next generation MultiJet II unit will now be offered in the MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 in UK and European markets. The new engine, developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), blends lower emissions, reduced noise and fuel consumption... [Read more...]

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Toyota Prius Review – Long Term Conclusion - 51 Comments

Having spent over three months with a third-generation Toyota Prius, it was time to hand it back, however before doing so I thought, what better way to get a conclusion than to attend the Prius Club of QLD meeting (yes, Prius owners have a club). The Toyota Prius is as much a car as it is a symbol of the ages, its environmental credentials may always... [Read more...]

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Toyota Prius production to be slashed as recall woes continue - 13 Comments

Toyota’s popular environmental crusader, the Prius hybrid, will have its production levels slashed this month as the Japanese manufacturer struggles to address claims of braking system problems. Nearly 450,000 third-generation Prius models were recalled earlier this year amid claims the brakes could fail to properly function when the car switched... [Read more...]

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Coffee-powered car won’t take the grind out of commuting - 6 Comments

Nicknamed the Car-puccino, the car that runs on roasted coffee granules has today been unveiled in the UK. Based on a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, the car has been built by a team from the UK’s BBC science program ‘Bang Goes the Theory’, and will be driven from Manchester to London (approx. 340kms) where it will go on display at the... [Read more...]

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