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| 2010 Subaru Forester Diesel: First Drive |
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It seems odd that an invention well over 100 years old takes that long to reach the core of public acceptance. Yet, that's the time line for Rudolph Diesel's invention of `Diesel' internal combustion engine. Yet another family car has been fitted with the latest adaptation of Rudolph's design – this time Subaru's enduring and much loved Forester compact SUV.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
31/05/2010, 01:05
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| Make A Movie And Save Your Mates |
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The TAC (Transport Accident Commission) in Victoria has introduced a movie-making competition in an effort to reduce road deaths amongst young people. Would be short-film makers are being asked to illustrate the dangers of partying in a car. The competition, called ‘The 2010 Make a Film Make a Difference (MAFMAD)
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By EWAN KENNEDY
30/05/2010, 23:41
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| Subaru Impreza XV 2010 |
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Subaru is making the most of its all wheel drive system in Impreza by developing a soft-roader variant aimed at younger, more adventurous audience. The company has launched the XV Impreza which rides 30mm higher than other naturally-aspirated Imprezas.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
29/05/2010, 22:32
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| 2010 Hyundai i45 Australian Launch |
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Hyundai is determined to be a major player in the world’s automotive scene. Indeed, though the South Korean company won't come straight out and say it, it appears to us that nothing else but the number one sales position will satisfy the people there. A decade or so back we can remember Hyundai saying its ambition was to get into the top ten. Eyebrows were raised at that seemingly over-the-top expectation – now Hyundai is in fifth position...
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By EWAN KENNEDY
28/05/2010
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| Genuine Holden Classic Car Spares |
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There's nothing worse for restorers than not being able to get a replacement part, or having to wait months for it – or using a part that is a poor imitation of the Real McCoy. Those restoring early model Holdens now have the chance to obtain quality replacements parts and accessories, made using Holden's original tooling.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
25/05/2010, 03:15
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| Subaru Looks Out For Problems |
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One of the leaders in safety features for many years, Subaru, is in the final stages of development of a fascinating new system called EyeSight. Unlike crash avoidance and mitigation features we have previously described in European and other Japanese vehicles, Subaru's system uses cameras, rather than radar, in its operation.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
23/05/2010
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| Toyota RAV4 Now Offered With 2WD |
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Toyota has finally begun to import two-wheel drive versions of its RAV4 to Australia. This is due to a reduction in import duty on cars, which means they now come here at the same rate as commercial vehicles. Previously an anomaly in the system saw passenger SUVs being classed as commercials, thereby attraction a lower tariff. But they needed to have 4WD to be classed as commercials.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
23/05/2010
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| New Toyota Rukus |
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Keen to be seen as more than a supplier of practical, sensible cars, Toyota Australia is importing a fascinating new model called the Rukus. Virtually a Toyota Corolla with a totally different body, the funky looking 2010 Rukus is aimed at those who want to stand out from the madding motoring mob.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
21/05/2010
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| 2010 Skoda Superb Wagon First Drive |
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Czech manufacturer Skoda has called on its past to head into the future with it's latest offering, a Superb wagon. Skoda Superb sedan was launched in 2009 and has now been joined by a wagon variant of the practical family sedan.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
20/05/2010
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| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Latest Images |
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The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee will be released in Australia in January 2011. The announcement of the long-awaited new model came as the Chrysler Group released the first images of the luxury off-roader in the United States. The vehicle was described as an American icon and symbol of the new Chrysler, following Chrysler's take-over by Italian giant, Fiat, last year.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
19/05/2010
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| Suzuki's All-New Kizashi |
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Suzuki is one of the world’s largest car makers, with sales of over two million vehicles ever year. The Japanese marque’s strength has been in small cars, small to medium 4WDs and light commercials. Now it has made an interesting move into medium size cars. This new model, called the Suzuki Kizashi is, believe it or not, the largest car ever made by Suzuki.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
17/05/2010
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| VW Polo With Polish |
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It has taken a long time, but Volkswagen has finally found style for its Polo. After four generations of utilitarian shapes, only two of which were sold in Australia, the Polo has at last joined the style brigade. With neat angles, clever edges and a good touch of sportiness, Polo will now appeal to a much larger audience.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
17/05/2010
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| Suzuki Kizashi Mid-Size Sedan First Drive |
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Bucking the trend by almost all car manufacturers that is sees smaller-is-better cars and engines, Japanese small-car specialist Suzuki has launched it's first ever medium size car, the Kizashi. Powered by a 2.4 litre four cylinder engine based on the power plant in the Grand Vitara 4WD, the Kizashi is 4.650mm long, placing is squarely in the medium-size family sedan bracket.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
13/05/2010, 01:09
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| 2011 Lotus Elise |
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You know there's global concern about fuel prices and global warming when a maker like Lotus starts to highlight the eco benefits of it's latest models. The pocket-rocket maker has just released it's new look 2011 models which have undergone a facelift – more evolution than revolution.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
11/05/2010
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| Sedan Added To Mazda2 Range |
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Mazda is now importing a four-door sedan version of its popular Mazda2 to Australia to complement the existing five-door hatchback. At the same time it has facelifted the 2010 model hatch to give it even more striking styling, and has added extra safety equipment to some models.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
10/05/2010
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| Special Models For Falcon's 50th Anniversary |
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A few weeks ago we said we anticipated some special new models from Ford Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Falcon. At the time Ford Oz refused to confirm or deny this might happen. Now, without saying ‘we told you so’ too loudly we are pleased to bring details of the just announced 50th Anniversary Falcon models.
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By EWAN KENNEDY
10/05/2010
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| New Volvo C30 Coupe DRIVe |
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Volvo has joined the ranks of the lean and mean eco cars opting for a 1.6 litre turbo diesel power plant in the C30 coupe . The sporty C 30 coupe - perhaps the Swedish company's most stylish offering since the P1800 of the 1960s - is now the most economical in it's class thanks to a new 1.6 litre turbo-charged diesel engine.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
07/05/2010, 01:24
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| 2010 Isuzu D-MAX Upgrades |
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Unless you've been in hiding overseas for the past couple of years you have probably noticed the dramatic increase of dual cab utes flooding our roads. No longer just a pure workhorse, this form of practical motoring has also become a fashion item as sports ute. On top of that there's now a wide choice of vehicles: everything from Great Wall budget offerings from China to veteran truck maker, Isuzu's D-MAX.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
04/05/2010
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| 2010 Mercedes Benz SLK 300 |
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Mercedes Benz has added a new string to it's SLK bow with the launch of the SLK 300 – a second, smaller V6-powered variant – of the car that enjoys cult status for the well-heeled. The new variant has a 3.0 litre V6 producing 170 kW of power and 300 Nm of torque run through a seven speed auto transmission.
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By MURRAY HUBBARD
04/05/2010
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