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Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test Trade tough, practical and comfortable, iLoad Crew Van covers all bases Model Tested: 2009 Hyundai iLoad H1 Crew Van; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed manual; van – $36,490* Options Available: Metallic Paint $375; Rear Barn Doors $550; ESC with Traction Control $700 Gutsy turbo-diesel engine; fuel economy; safety; car-like driveability Centre lap-type seatbelts; fixed centre bulkhead; tailgate clearance CarAdvice Rating: Words [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test Recall: Volvo XC60 fuel line mounting issue Volvo will recall some of its XC60 models over a possible concern relating to the car’s fuel lines. The fuel line rail cover, protecting the fuel lines underneath the car, may not be properly attached. If the condition occurs the fuel line rail cover may come loose exposing the fuel lines underneath the vehicle to damage. Volvo [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Volvo XC60 fuel line mounting issue Recall: Suzuki Alto fuel pump leakage Suzuki will recall some Alto models for an issue relating to the cars’ fuel pump. Due to an inconsistent tolerance applied during production dimensional variation in the fuel pump seating area of the fuel tank may result in fuel leakage during refuelling when the maximum volume of fuel is induced into the fuel tank. Suzuki will write [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Suzuki Alto fuel pump leakage Recall: Peugeot 307, Expert 3 exterior lighting malfunction Peugeot is recalling some of its 307 and Expert 3 models over a possible fault with the cars’ exterior lighting control module. The recall campaign consists of downloading a new version of vehicle exterior lighting software which is necessary to prevent the lighting switch position from being incorrectly detected by the lighting management system. In rare [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Peugeot 307, Expert 3 exterior lighting malfunction Recall: Nissan X-Trail, Dualis steering shaft issue Nissan will recall some of its T31 X-Trail and J10 Dualis vehicles following a possible issue with the cars’ steering shaft. A concern has been detected relating to the cover screw securing the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing which may loosen and cause noisy steering operation. In the worst case scenario [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Nissan X-Trail, Dualis steering shaft issue Recall: Land Rover Defender park brake performance Land Rover will recall its 2007MY and 2008MY Defender vehicles following an issue concerning the reduced performance of the park brake. Vehicle owners may experience reduced performance of the park brake over time and may also see visible signs of a minor oil leak such as oil spots under the vehicle. The loss of park brake [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Land Rover Defender park brake performance Recall: Holden Commodore 3.0 SIDI brake pedal pressure Holden will recall its 3.0-litre SIDI Omega and Berlina models following an issue concerning brake pedal pressure on cold starts. On some occasions, when the brakes are used after an initial cold engine start, brake booster power assistance is not available. As a result increased brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the expected stopping [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Holden Commodore 3.0 SIDI brake pedal pressure Recall: Fiat Punto steering shaft fault Fiat is recalling a number of its Punto vehicles for a possible malfunction related to the car’s steering shaft. On affected vehicles the torque of the steering shaft upper joint fixing screw requires tightening. Failure to have the screw tightened could, in extreme cases, result in the joint fork eventually breaking with consequences on the steering [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Fiat Punto steering shaft fault Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater elements Jeep will recall its Grand Cherokees built between 2001 and 2004 for a fault that exists within the front seat heater elements. The front seat electric heating elements may overheat and cause interior damage or, in extreme cases, result in injury, under certain operating conditions. Chrysler Australia will write to owners of all affected vehicles to schedule [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater elements Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership The Maserati GranCabrio will make its Australian debut in Sydney on 3 February, 2010 to celebrate the opening of Maserati Sydney, Australia's newest dealer for the legendary Italian car maker. Nearing completion at the junction of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets in Waterloo, Ferrari Maserati Sydney will set a new standard for car dealerships in Australia, from [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership

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Terrafugia flying car ready for sale by 2011 – video Earlier this year we brought you images of the first flight of a road-registered flying car when Terrafugia’s TRA (Transition Roadable Aircraft) made its maiden flight. Now the manufacturer claims its flying car will be available for purchase by 2011. Terrafugia says the TRA is capable of flying at speeds of up to 185km/h with a [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Terrafugia flying car ready for sale by 2011 – video 2012 Hyundai Velostar spy photos Hyundai’s Velostar appears to be off the manufacturer’s GFC induced “stop” list and back on track for production with these grainy images showing the heavily clad car cold weather testing in South Korea recently. The four-seater hatch, said to be powered either a 1.6-litre turbo or 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine (of roughly 104kW each), [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2012 Hyundai Velostar spy photos Volkswagen Amarok debuts in South America Ahead of its launch in Australia, South Africa, Germany and the rest of Europe, Volkswagen have debuted its new Amarok crew-cab ute in South America. Available initially as a four-door crew-cab only, the German designed one-tonner will be built predominantly in Argentina. A single-cab variant will follow in early 2011. Styling is typically Volkswagen with cues inside [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volkswagen Amarok debuts in South America Audi to pass on tariff reduction savings Audi will pass on tariff reduction savings to customers, following a five per cent duty drop by the Federal Government from 1 January 2010. Following its fifth record year of sales, Australia's fastest growing premium brand will pass on savings on every model in its range, as a direct result of a five per cent import [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Audi to pass on tariff reduction savings Toyota most recalled make in US for 2009 The Detroit Free Press has today named Toyota as the most recalled car for 2009 with some 4,872,583 units involved in a total of nine safety recalls. Narrowly beating runner-up Ford, with 4,521,993 units, due to a cruise control issue, the recalls have left a serious dent in the reputation of a manufacturer that, until now, [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota most recalled make in US for 2009 Saab's US dealers face an uncertain future Saab dealers in the United States say they have been uninformed bystanders to GM’s on-again, off-again negotiations to sell the Swedish premium brand. Chris Cerrina, co-owner of Parkfield Saab in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, and a member of the Saab National Dealer Council, said today that he was uncertain about the significance of GM’s decision to [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Saab’s US dealers face an uncertain future Kia to launch UVO voice-control technology for 2010 Kia will next week launch voice-controlled technology when it formally introduces its UVO system at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, US. Using Microsoft Auto software, similar to that of Ford’s ‘Sync’ voice-controlled infortainment service, UVO will be only the second such system offered in Northern American vehicles. Fiat Auto Group also uses Microsoft technology [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Kia to launch UVO voice-control technology for 2010 Volkswagen Golf Review & Road Test Rewriting the small car rulebook Model Tested: 2009Volkswagen Golf Mk VI 118TSI Comfortline; 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; seven-speed DSG; five-door hatch – $32,990* Options: Metallic Paint $700; Electric Glass Sunroof $1,900; Vienna Leather Upholstery $3,300; RNS510 with Dynaudio Excite $4,000; Reversing Camera $350 Quality, ride, seats, space, fuel economy, engine performance DSG response after braking, options pricing CarAdvice Rating: It doesn’t [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volkswagen Golf Review & Road Test Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review CarAdvice reader Adam Davis was the recent winner of the limited edition book from Capricorn Link Australia, entitled Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true. Here is his review on the car. Without resorting to rose-tinted glasses, one can safely reflect upon the sixties as a wonderful decade for the automobile. In North [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review Retro Road Test: Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review CarAdvice reader Adam Davis was the recent winner of the limited edition book from Capricorn Link Australia, entitled Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true. Here is his review on the car. Without resorting to rose-tinted glasses, one can safely reflect upon the sixties as a wonderful decade for the automobile. In North [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Retro Road Test: Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review

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Recycling Gift Wrap and Holiday Cards photo credit: JupiterSSJ4 The holidays are over, time to clean up the mess. Gift wrapping paper, holiday cards and boxes that are 100 percent paper can be recycled. Foil, plastic coating and glitter cannot be put into recycle bins. Plastic bottles, jars, tubs and buckets are the only plastics that you can recycle at home. [...] Related posts: Recycling Gift Cards Recycling Tips Recycling Styrofoam aka Polystyrene

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Skoda Octavia Scout Review & Road Test Quite the surprise package Model Tested: 2009 Skoda Octavia Scout; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $39,990* Options Xenon headlights $1,290; Electric glass sunroof $1,730; Parking distance control (front) $490; Alarm system $540; 'Columbus' Satellite Navigation System (incl. 30GB hard disc) $2,590; Electric driver’s seat with memory $1,370; Leather seats in combination Alcantara/leather/artificial leather $2,490; Metallic paint/Pearl effect [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Skoda Octavia Scout Review & Road Test Opel's European sales highest in four years New registrations of Opel cars hit their highest level in four years in 2009 as government-backed scrapping incentives bolstered a floundering European auto industry. The German government paid owners €2,500 (AU$4,000) to scrap cars that were at least nine years old if they replaced them with a new car. New registrations of Opel cars in Germany rose [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Opel’s European sales highest in four years Geely has no plans to change Volvo operations It’s a pretty safe bet that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, China’s Geely Automotive will take over Ford’s Volvo brand sometime in the new year, which begs the question of just how the well-known brand will change. Now in response to this question, Geely has reassuringly announced that it has no plans to modify the current business [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Geely has no plans to change Volvo operations Car sales to make big gains in 2010-11 According to a report published today by Canadian-based Scotia Economics, car sales are set to gain worldwide momentum in 2010 on the back of better access to credit and a return to a 3 per cent growth in the global economy. Assuming the report is accurate, 2011 sales figures could reach record numbers all over the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Car sales to make big gains in 2010-11 Mini E drivers report reduced range in low temperatures It’s a well known fact that batteries of any kind don’t perform as well in cold conditions, a fact some Mini E drivers in the US are now experiencing first hand. In the cold north-west winter Mini E’s claimed range of 160 kilometres has been reduced by between 20 and 50 per cent, with one driver [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mini E drivers report reduced range in low temperatures FPV Falcon GS launched in New Zealand FPV have announced that the popular limited edition Falcon GS will be made available for purchase in New Zealand within the next week. FPV’s GS Sedan is individually-specced to provide a combination of GT-based 302kW V8 engine performance, FPV chassis enhancements, bespoke GS graphics and FPV driver comfort features. With only 10 of the limited edition vehicle [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. FPV Falcon GS launched in New Zealand Majority of motorist would not confess to car park scrape As CarAdvice staff can recently attest, leaving you car parked while shopping can be a risky and expensive exercise. What’s even worse is that according to a UK poll by Whatcar.com, only 37 per cent of motorists polled would definitely confess to damaging a parked car. 18 per cent surveyed said they would hit the accelerator and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Majority of motorist would not confess to car park scrape Ford Territory Diesel field testing spy photos After revealing exclusive photos and details of the diesel powered Ford Territory in July, Pavle.com.au photographers have spied Ford conducting field evaluation testing of the diesel Ford Territory ahead of its 2010 release. The trailer attached to the prototype spotted is designed to produce a simulated load, similar to what the car would experience while towing [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Ford Territory Diesel field testing spy photos Small cars most important at Indian Auto Expo India’s Auto Expo will see global manufacturers showing off cheap compact cars with the hope to break into on of the few remaining growth markets. Car sales are set to jump at least 16 per cent this year to 1.4 million vehicles in India which is the second most populous country in the World. New models are [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Small cars most important at Indian Auto Expo