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2010 Peugeot 3008 awarded 'What Car?' Car of the Year UK motoring magazine What Car? has named the Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP 15 Sport its 2010 Car of the Year, ranking the small SUV ahead of more than 4200 models on sale in the UK. The judges were impressed by the 3008's all-round ability as a compact yet spacious, rugged yet refined, and driveable yet efficient [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Peugeot 3008 awarded ‘What Car?’ Car of the Year BMW's new 3 Series coupe and convertible BMW plans to raise the benchmark in dynamic sporting luxury coupes and convertibles with the release of the new 3 Series. The pictures released show changes to the front, side and rear giving the car a more dynamic and athletic look. As well as changes to the appearance BMW have also revised the engines. Power has increased [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. BMW’s new 3 Series coupe and convertible Kia delivers 101 cars for the Australian Open With the 2010 Australian Open tennis tournament kicking off today, Kia has provided another fleet of new cars to transport players, officials and media throughout the two week competition. Kia Motors Australia President and CEO, MK Kim, presented 101 specially equipped courtesy vehicles to the CEO of Tennis Australia, Steve Wood, at Melbourne Park this morning. The [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Kia delivers 101 cars for the Australian Open Fiat Ducato UK's best motor home base For the fourth consecutive year the Fiat Ducato has been named the top vehicle on which to base a motor home in the Which Motorcaravan Awards 2010, presented by the UK's leading motor home magazine. The Ducato was designed specifically for the motor home market, and the judges praised its blend of power, acceleration, relaxing drive [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Fiat Ducato UK’s best motor home base Toyota wins 2009 Loyalty Awards If a customer is loyal, it usually means you’re doing something right. In the case of automotive manufacturers, there are several levels at which loyalty can be tested, from the manufacturer themselves, through to the salesperson, the service personnel, and aftercare staff. Information tabling company, R.L. Polk and Co. has just released its awards for the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota wins 2009 Loyalty Awards Toyota Prius G Sports Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon If you thought the Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept we showed you last week from the Tokyo Auto Salon was impressive, prepare to be blown away. Introducing the Prius G Sports Concept – the latest attempt by Toyota to shake the appliance image. Bringing the conversion and tuning accessories market in-house, Toyota says the G Sports series [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota Prius G Sports Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 Kia Sportage revealed online The internet is either the greatest tool ever devised, or the biggest pain in the backside for car manufacturers – depending on your perspective. Case in point, the brand new Kia Sportage has been found without camouflage on the official trade mark and design register for the European Union, the Office for Harmonization in the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Kia Sportage revealed online 2011 Kia Sportage revealed online The internet is either the greatest tool ever devised, or the biggest pain in the backside for car manufacturers – depending on your perspective. Case in point, the brand new Kia Sportage has been found without camouflage on the official trade mark and design register for the European Union, the Office for Harmonization in the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2011 Kia Sportage revealed online US Chrysler dealers unsatisfied with termination explanation Chrysler Group in the US maintains that it has not violated a new dealer-arbitration law despite the allegations of three dealer attorneys representing 65 rejected showrooms. The lawyers told Automotive News that by failing to explain the reasons for each dealership's termination Chrysler had shown bad faith with its rejected dealers. "We're going to make an issue [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. US Chrysler dealers unsatisfied with termination explanation Chrysler launches new 'Off-Road Runner' TV campaign Chrysler Australia last night aired its new retail campaign certain to stir the emotions of the Australian public – young and old alike. Not shying away from their brands' American heritage, Chrysler Australia has developed an all-new locally produced television commercial inspired by the much-loved Road Runner cartoon series. With a Jeep focus, it is [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Chrysler launches new ‘Off-Road Runner’ TV campaign Toyota LandCruiser Prado Review & Road Test A versatile all-rounder with a generous feature list, Prado is certain to satisfy Model Tested: 2010 Toyota GRJ150R LandCruiser Prado GXL; 4.0-litre V6 petrol; six-speed manual; wagon – $60,990* Options: Metallic Paint $520 Flexible petrol engine; good on-road manners; well kitted interior; capable off-road performance Body roll; third-row seat mechanism; cargo load height; no cargo cover storage when not [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota LandCruiser Prado Review & Road Test