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2010 Hyundai ix35 range revealed Hyundai has revealed its all-new Hyundai ix35 compact SUV today with three new engines including a diesel option, a new six-speed automatic transmission and a host of other 2010 upgrades. Designed in Germany and inspired by the concept of an "urban nomad", the new ix35 is set to replace the Tucson and introduces Hyundai's new "Fluidic [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Hyundai ix35 range revealed 2010 Volkwagen Passat range released The 2010 Volkswagen Passat range has been updated for the new year with a revised engine line-up, added features and a new entry price. The 1.8-litre 118TSI is now the entry-level model in the Passat range with the discontinuation of the 2.0-litre 103TDI and the 147TSI models. The 118TSI, combined with the standard seven-speed DSG gearbox, packs [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Volkwagen Passat range released Volkswagen Brazil issues 200,000 vehicle recall Volkswagen is the latest manufacturer to issue a substantial safety recall with almost 200,000 Brazilian-made vehicles requiring a fix for a problem that in extreme cases could cause the rear wheels to fall off. VW Brazil said 193,620 Novo Gol and Voyage models sold domestically and exported throughout Latin America could be affected by a lack [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volkswagen Brazil issues 200,000 vehicle recall Toyota Prius award rejected following recall Toyota has turned down an award from the Japanese Government's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the Prius in the midst of a global 437,000 hybrid vehicle recall. The Prius was honoured alongside an air conditioner from Mitsubishi and a photocopier from Fuji Xerox, winning the annual grand prize for energy efficiency and ecological quality. The [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota Prius award rejected following recall 2010 Echuca Moama CARnival in October The Confederation of Australian Motor Sports (CAMS), in association with Tourism Victoria and the Shires of Campaspe and Murray, has launched the inaugural CARnival, an annual national event for motoring enthusiasts. To be held in Echuca-Moama on the Murray River over the New South Wales Labour Day long weekend (October 1-4), CARnival highlights are set to [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Echuca Moama CARnival in October 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class value packages Mercedes-Benz has added the M-Class SUV to its 2010 value-enhancement program, offering three packages that improve the car’s aesthetics, performance and off-road ability. Applying to ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, ML 350 and ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY models built from December 2009 onwards, Mercedes-Benz Australia managing director, Horst von Sanden, said customer demand prompted the extension of the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class value packages Mitsubishi Triton Road Test and Review This serious tradesman’s tool has just turned luxurious. Model Tested: 2010 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R; 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel; five-speed manual – $47,990 2010 Mitsubishi Triton GL-R; 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel; five-speed manual – $44,990 Options: None fitted. Rugged styling, fuel efficiency, GLX-R features. Engine noise. CarAdvice Rating: Words – Paul Maric Longer, deeper and more powerful, it has all the making of [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mitsubishi Triton Road Test and Review Vauxhall concept leads green charge at Geneva Vauxhall is going green at next month's Geneva motor show with a brand-new "futuristic concept car" set to lead the way. Unlike many manufacturers heading into the Show, Vauxhall is remaining extremely tight-lipped on the concept, but said in a statement that the new car "embodies much of the company's future thinking in terms of design [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Vauxhall concept leads green charge at Geneva