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Video: Leno’s Garage SSC Ultimate Aero

In the latest episode of Leno’s Garage, Jay drives the American-built SSC Ultimate Aero - the supercar which dethroned the Veyron as the fastest car in the world after recording a top speed of 413km/h.

Mitsubishi Challenger Moscow debut

Mitsubishi is planning to unveil a new sport SUV based on the Triton Ute at this year’s Moscow Motor Show.

 Mitsubishi Challenger Moscow debut

This new model is dubbed the Pajero Sport in overseas markets, however will carry the Challenger nameplate when it arrives in Australian showrooms by the end of 2008.

Mexican-built Mastretta MXT global debut

Lotus has come across some new competition from a very unlikely source which is set to make its global debut alongside Project Eagle at the British International Motor show.

Mexican-built Mastretta MXT global debut

The all-new Mastretta MXT is the first ever sports car to be designed and built entirely in Mexico, and follows the lightweight Lotus mantra.

Mitsubishi MRX09 Racing Lancer for Dakar Rally

The Dakar Rally bears little resemblance to the event after which it is named, considering that next year it will be run in South America – not Africa – and the Mitsubishi that will compete bears only a passing resemblance to the Lancer sedan on which it is based.

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Mitsubishi has forsaken the token Pajero look for its next Dakar Racer instead coming up with the MXR09 Racing Lancer, which features the gaping mouth and slanted headlights of the Lancer sedan to evoke its namesake.

2009 Holden Epica range

Holden has refreshed its mid-sized Epica sedan line-up which now offers a new diesel engine, along with a raft of added equipment as standard across the range.

 2009 Holden Epica range

The new CDX and CDXi variants are now available with an economical 2.0-litre diesel engine, while the Epica also becomes one of the first to receive a six-speed automatic transmission in its segment.

Lotus Project Eagle first official details

Lotus has released the first official image of Project Eagle along with plenty of details before its worldwide public unveiling in the UK.

 Lotus Project Eagle first official details

This is the first all-new sports car from Lotus since it launched the iconic Elise in 1995.

BWM X6 M spy photos

Last week we brought you spy photos of the hybrid version of the new BMW X6, and now we caught what is believed to be the M version of the newest entry in the BMW lineup.

BWM X6 M spy photos

Although BMW still won’t confirm the M version of the X6, the side vents and dual exhaust on each side give away the true identity of this not-so-mild-mannered X6.

2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch Review

2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch Review & Road Test

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Touchè or Too Staid?

Model Tested:

  • 2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch 2.0 litre turbo diesel automatic - $50,690 (RRP)

Options:

  • Dual Sunroof $2000

plus.jpg Safe; Stylish; Quiet; Strong & Economic Engine; Drives Beautifully
minus.jpg Rear Leg Room; Poor Stereo; No Bluetooth, Sat Nav or iPod Plug

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- by Matt Brogan

French engineering is often scoffed at as an oxymoron, though for the life of me I can’t think why, I mean they gave us the Airbus A380, the Viaduc de Millau Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre. I could go on for hours, but this is a car review after all, and what I’m really trying to impress here is that it doesn’t take a pastry chef to see that the French have a certain je ne sais quoi for flare, innovation and the dare to be different.

Road toll report: WA the worst

For the third year in a row, Western Australia has claimed the title of the worst state in Australia for road deaths per capita.

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Yesterday, a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau showed that in the last financial year there were 10.4 road deaths per 100,000 West Australians. Respectively, next worst region was Tasmania, with 8.3 deaths per 100,000. Queensland had 7.9 deaths per 100,000, South Australia 6.8, Victoria 6.3, New South Wales 5.7 and the ACT had just 4.4 deaths per 100,000 people.

World Record Mitsubishi Evo Parade

A UK-based group of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutionists from the Mitsubishi Lancer Register (MLR) have successfully set a new Guinness World Record for the largest ever parade of the car they carry closest to their hearts.

World Record Mitsubishi Evo Parade

Exactly 273 Evo’s lapped the Castle Combe Racing Circuit in Wiltshire, England which was fully supported by Mitsubishi Motors UK.