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Saab 9-5 SportCombi spy photos Even if there is still no decision about what will happen to SAAB, for the test crew its still business as usual. Our spy photographers today snapped some fresh images of the new 9-5 SportCombi winter testing in Sweden. CarAdvice will keep you posted with developments on Saab’s future, and indeed that of the new 9-5 range, [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Saab 9-5 SportCombi spy photos Shelby American marks 45th anniversary with new GT350 Mustang Shelby American is commemorating the 45th anniversary of the legendary Shelby GT350 Mustang with a new version, designed around Ford’s new 5.0-litre V8 (to be featured in the upcoming 2011 Mustang range). For the cost of a new Mustang – plus an additional US$33,995 – the team at Shelby American will deliver you a modernised GT350 [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Shelby American marks 45th anniversary with new GT350 Mustang Can't afford a Veyron? How about this nice Bugatti pen So you’d like to own something with a Bugatti nameplate, but the Veyron is just a little out of reach? Well, fear no longer! Bugatti has commissioned Italy’s Ferrari da Varese (no, the company has no ties with the rival supercar company from Maranello) to create this stunning bespoke pen, yours for the bargain price of [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Can’t afford a Veyron? How about this nice Bugatti pen Used engine sales plague UK's scrappage scheme success A report published in Auto Express today says that engines from cars scrapped under the UK’s popular new-for-old scheme are being re-sold to the public via a technical loophole, defeating the objective of the government’s green initiative. Vehicle recyclers have been selling powerplants salvaged from models destined for the scrap yard, effectively putting the old polluting [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Used engine sales plague UK’s scrappage scheme success Lancia back Down Under says CEO, Chrysler Australia tight-lipped Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says Lancia cars will be sold in Australia badged as Chryslers, according to automotive industry journal GoAuto. Mr Marchionne told GoAuto the global plan to expand the Chrysler range with Lancias and other Fiat Group vehicles included Australia. "Yes, you will [see Lancias as Chryslers in Australia]. Fear not, you will. [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Lancia back Down Under says CEO, Chrysler Australia tight-lipped 2010 Fiat 500 Pink released A lot of my young female friends tell me they like the Fiat 500 but don't find it quite girly enough. Well ladies, worry no more, because the Italian manufacturer has come to the party with a special edition of the Bambino called the 500 Pink. The limited edition Pink (you'll never guess how many Fiat is [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Fiat 500 Pink released 2011 Citroen C4 spy photos The new Citroen C4 has been caught before while testing in hot weather but this time our spy photographers have caught it during cold weather testing in Sweden. And as usual when shooting French prototypes, the camouflage doesn't reveal too much. But at least we can see some of the overall lines and the shape of [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2011 Citroen C4 spy photos Seat Ibiza TDI models debut in the UK Seat have launched the long-awaited turbo-diesel variants of its popular Ibiza range to the UK this week. With a market share of 1.5 per cent in the UK, the sporty Spanish models are certain to boost Seat’s figures again in 2010. The two variants include the base-model Ibiza FR TDI (show below in grey), with a starting [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Seat Ibiza TDI models debut in the UK Kia's European factory builds its 500,000th car Kia’s European production facility has today seen its 500,000th vehicle roll off the assembly line. The car, a white cee’d SW, marks an impressive feat for the Slovakian plant which itself has only been operational for less than two years. The new year also saw the factory commence production of the Hyundai ix35, the third model in [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Kia’s European factory builds its 500,000th car Lotus Evora Review – First Steer There are currently only two Lotus Evoras in Australia, and I'm about to put 300 kilometres on the clock of what is one of the most talked about cars in years. Problem is, I've drawn the shotgun position for the first 90-kilometre stint, but at least I'll be able to squarely judge the ride and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Lotus Evora Review – First Steer Toyota Prius Review – Long Term Update Driving a Toyota Prius with a car load of people and luggage for around 1100km wasn't exactly my idea of fun. I was gritting my teeth at the thought of overtaking and tackling hills, let alone fitting four adults and all of our luggage. One of the first things we noticed when arriving in Brisbane was [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota Prius Review – Long Term Update Mitsubishi ASX Compact Crossover to debut in Geneva Mitsubishi is set to premiere is all-new ASX compact crossover at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show held at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland. Adapting Mitsubishi’s jet-fighter-inspired front end design, the ASX is the European-spec version of the Japan-only RVR which goes on sale from February 2010. The ASX Compact Crossover will seat five adults and will [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mitsubishi ASX Compact Crossover to debut in Geneva World Time Attack Challenge 2010 comes to Eastern Creek In 2008, the first Time Attack event was held in Australia, and now the fast-paced aftermarket action is set to make its return in May 2010 with some big international competitors already booked. The event will be held at Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney over two days, showcasing a mix of the world’s fastest time attack [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. World Time Attack Challenge 2010 comes to Eastern Creek