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2010 Suzuki Swift prototype spied

George — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:55:35 +0000

This next generation prototype is already living up to its ‘Swift’ namesake with Suzuki’s latest little model spied during skidpan handling tests. Due to make its official debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, as Suzuki’s best-selling model globally the new version is expected to be Swift by name and Swift by nature. Despite the heavy camouflage [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Suzuki Swift prototype spied

Opel/Vauxhall future decided soon

David Twomey — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:52:18 +0000

While General Motors thrashes out the intricacies of its future in a US bankruptcy court, across in Europe the future of its loss-making Opel/Vauxhall subsidiary also hangs in the balance. It seems increasingly likely that a majority chunk of GM Europe will end up in the hands of Canadian car parts maker Magna International and its [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Opel/Vauxhall future decided soon

Spy pics – Ford Australia tests Verve based small car

Paul Maric — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:34:59 +0000

After exclusive spy pictures of Ford Australia testing the upcoming Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50, our spy guy has now snapped some interesting photos of Ford Australia testing a new small car based on the Ford Verve concept. The new small car will be used throughout India as Ford’s new entry level model, and will also makes its [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Spy pics – Ford Australia tests Verve based small car

Nissan 370Z Yellow special edition for UK

George — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:29:25 +0000

Nissan is set to challenge the 370Z’s toughest rival for the British market by introducing a new special edition ‘Yellow’ model. Easily recognisable by the Porsche-like livery on either side, the 370Z Yellow features some extra, subtle, design cues that ape its European GT4 series counterpart. As its name suggests, the special edition model is available exclusively [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan 370Z Yellow special edition for UK

June vehicle sales show upward trend

Matt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:31:27 +0000

The latest new vehicle sales data shows encouraging results with clear signs the market has been boosted by strong, additional demand from business sales, largely the result of tax incentive programs instituted by the Federal Government. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today released its industry sales summary for June 2009. Although year-on-year sales are down [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

June vehicle sales show upward trend

New Vehicle Sales Figures June 2009

alborz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:45:37 +0000

New Vehicle Sales Figures June 2009 For more information, click here. New Vehicle Sales Figures June 2009 1 Toyota 21410 2 Holden 12167 3 Ford 10194 4 Mazda 8406 5 Hyundai 7862 6 Mitsubishi 6912 7 Nissan 6050 8 Honda 4354 9 Volkswagen 4068 10 Subaru 3757 11 Mercedes-Benz 2234 12 Suzuki 2058 13 Kia 2026 14 BMW 1944 15 Audi 1119 16 Peugeot 748 17 Volvo 621 18 Jeep 483 19 Lexus 458 20 Land Rover 377 21 Isuzu Ute 331 22 Renault 314 23 Fiat 278 24 Chrysler 247 25 MINI 191 26 Dodge 184 27 Proton 153 28 Ssangyong 147 29 Citroen 146 30 Alfa Romeo 142 31 Skoda 130 32 Porsche 119 33 Saab 99 34 Jaguar 96 35 Hummer 47 36 Smart 28 37 Maserati 10 38 Aston Martin 10 39 Ferrari 8 40 Lotus 6 41 Lamborghini 4 42 Bentley 2 43 Maybach 0 44 Caterham 0 45 Morgan 0 46 Rolls-Royce 0 Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. New Vehicle Sales Figures June 2009

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

New Vehicle Sales Figures June 2009

Toyota Australian sales strongest in a year

Matt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:59:11 +0000

Toyota Australia has had its best month in a year this June selling 21,400 units. Toyota Australia senior executive director David Buttner said official figures due out on Friday are expected to show the June market was substantially higher than any other month during the financial year. “HiLux was our best-selling vehicle in June with more than [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota Australian sales strongest in a year

VW Commercial builds millionth T5

Matt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:46:43 +0000

Volkswagen Commercial celebrated build number one million of its popular T5 model this week. The T5 has been in production since March 2003 and has since that date been the brand’s bestseller in Europe. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles produced the one millionth vehicle of the T5 series on 30th June at the Hanover plant. The vehicle is [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

VW Commercial builds millionth T5

Škoda celebrates sixth year as Tour de France partner

Matt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:30:34 +0000

The 96th Tour de France, the world’s most famous cycling competition, will for the sixth year running be sponsored by Škoda Auto. The race, which kicks off in Monaco tomorrow, will see about 350 Škoda support vehicles follow the event including the brand’s all-new Yeti. “Basically, there are two pillars on which Škoda builds its international corporate [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Škoda celebrates sixth year as Tour de France partner

GM could be liquidated if sale not approved

Matt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:05:48 +0000

A US federal bankruptcy judge will decide the immediate fate of General Motors’ effort to quickly sell its best assets to a group funded by the US government, after a three-day court hearing that concluded yesterday. The iconic manufacturer wrapped up the final day of its sale hearing in US bankruptcy court in Manhattan by asking [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM could be liquidated if sale not approved

BMW 7 Series Review & Road Test

Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:03 +0000

2009 BMW 740i Review & Road Test The 7 Series still sets the benchmark in large car luxury Model Tested: 2009 BMW 740i; 3.0-litre, twin turbo, six-cylinder; six-speed automatic; sedan – $203,000 (RRP) Options (As Fitted): Dynamic Drive $5250; Comfort Seats $4300; Professional Hi-Fi System $1900; Lane Departure Warning $1300; Side View Camera $900; Sports Leather Steering Wheel $600 Smooth [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

BMW 7 Series Review & Road Test

Camaro outsells Mustang – first time since ‘93

George — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:25:33 +0000

The muscle car wars have reached a tipping point for the first time since 1993 with the new Chevrolet Camaro outselling the Ford Mustang in the month of June according to official figures released today. Spurred on by a headlining appearance in the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Transformers 2, the Camaro outsold its arch rival 9320 to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Camaro outsells Mustang – first time since ‘93

2009 Hyundai iX35 crossover SUV spied

George — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:01:19 +0000

The successor to the current Hyundai Tucson has been spied yet again near the Nurburgring, this time with a name, with the new model likely to be called the iX35. Displayed in Geneva in concept guise as the HED-6, the production iX35 will be ready for its official launch later this year at the Frankfurt Motor [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Hyundai iX35 crossover SUV spied

AutoRoute: Melbourne-Sydney in Lotus Exige S

alborz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:57:44 +0000

*NOTE: THIS IS A READER SUBMITTED ARTICLE* AutoRoute: Melbourne to Sydney in Lotus Exige S By – Ash Simmonds from AussieExotics.com So one evening whilst enjoying a steak I get a text from Jamezilla at the Supercar Club saying he needs a car moved sometime in the next couple days, and given: It’s a long weekend Everyone else has family [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

AutoRoute: Melbourne-Sydney in Lotus Exige S

US car sales show positive trend

David Twomey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:19:56 +0000

In the first positive sign that an economic turn around may be on the horizon for the global automotive market, US sales have shown their smallest decline in nine months. American vehicle sales fell 27.7 per cent in June, marking the smallest drop for the industry in nine months, but dashing hopes that demand would rise [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

US car sales show positive trend

South Korean company to build EVs in the US

Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:54:57 +0000

South Korean company CT&T, founded in 2002 by ex-Hyundai executive Young Gi Lee, says it has plans to enter the US market with a low-speed electric vehicle designed for cities and gated communities. The outfit says it will also manufacture the vehicles within the United States employing as many as 2600 workers by 2014. The company [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

South Korean company to build EVs in the US

Toyota considers Daimler partnership – report

Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:41:38 +0000

A report from German paper Auto Motor und Sport says Toyota is considering a partnership with European heavy-weight Daimler. After Toyota’s recent collaboration with Aston Martin on a small car project, the idea may not be as silly as it sounds. The alliance could see Toyota produce its own versions of Mercedes-Benz’s A- and B- Class vehicles [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota considers Daimler partnership – report

BMW X1 due here early 2010

Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:16:50 +0000

The BMW family of ‘X’ models will adopt a new member early next year when the youthful, versatile and efficient X1 joins the fold. Suited to younger, urban customers the X1 combines purposes to provide another option to buyers in the premium compact segment. Model variants as available in the European line-up include a range of petrol [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

BMW X1 due here early 2010

Recycling the new Toyota Prius

Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:49:48 +0000

There’s always a great deal of debate around the Toyota Prius’ composition and just how hard it is to recycle the vehicle once it reaches the end of its useful life. But the truth is Toyota had plans in place long before the car even reached the showroom to ensure it can be disposed of in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Recycling the new Toyota Prius

Porsche to cut 911 production – report

David Twomey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:40:50 +0000

Weakening demand may force German sports car maker Porsche to further cut production of its iconic 911 model, according to reports. Reuters Newsagency says that the falling sales is forcing Porsche to consider cutting production later this year at its main Zuffenhausen plant near Stuttgart where the 911 Carrera is built. “We have to think about this [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche to cut 911 production – report