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Toyota CEO to take the stand in US hearing into recalls Toyota CEO, Mr Akio Toyoda, has, after initially declining the offer, accepted United States House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Mr Ed Towns' invitation to testify in Washington next week. “I have received Congressman Towns' invitation to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 24 and I accept,” Toyoda said [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota CEO to take the stand in US hearing into recalls 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review Newport Beach, California—It's a familiar story: A big automotive conglomerate assumes control of an historic British brand and sets it on the road to recapturing its former glory. For Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover, the (former) benefactor in question was the Ford Motor Company. In the case of Bentley, it's the ongoing support of the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept to appear at Geneva Motor Show Opel has today released a number of sketches and renderings of its upcoming Opel Antera-based Flextreme GT/E Concept car. Powered by GM’s Voltec petrol/electric hybrid system, the Flextreme GT/E boasts a smooth, streamlined look that helps it achieve a low drag coefficient of just 0.22Cd. The tall, sloping tail and flat, enclosed underbody will help keep [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept to appear at Geneva Motor Show 2010 Hyundai Sonata voted safest in US by IIHS The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has today named the 2010 Hyundai Sonata as its safety “best pick”. The award was made more difficult this year when the IIHS added a roof strength test to its existing front, side, rear and headrest measurements – all of which Sonata excelled at. Past winners of the IIHS [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Hyundai Sonata voted safest in US by IIHS 2011 Porsche 911 spy photos A few weeks ago, CarAdvice showed you spy photos of the upcoming Porsche 911 Coupe. Today we have the first happy snaps of the 911 Convertible, cold weather testing in snowy Scandinavia. The classic 911 styling will be kept, though it appears the car is slightly longer to allow for a roomier rear seat. Up front [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2011 Porsche 911 spy photos Ford Kuga, C-Max, Mondeo to appear at Geneva Motor Show Ford will reveal enhancements to many of its existing models alongside final versions of its C-Max and Grand C-Max at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The Ford stage is set to feature revised variants of the Ford Kuga, Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy. Kicking off the show will be Ford’s new five-seat C-Max or seven-seat [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Ford Kuga, C-Max, Mondeo to appear at Geneva Motor Show Hyundai i45 coming to Australia mid 2010 Hyundai's replacement for the Sonata, the car previously codenamed YF, has been given a name and a date. In keeping with its "iXX" nomenclature, Hyundai is calling it the i45 and it's set to arrive here in Australia in the second quarter of this year. Using an all new 2.4-litre direct injection petrol engine which makes [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Hyundai i45 coming to Australia mid 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Review 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo – First Steer Words & Pictures by Matt Brogan BMW has today released its first-of-a-kind 5 Series Gran Turismo to the Australian motoring media with an enjoyable drive program through the picturesque vineyards of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is certain to turn heads, and strikes an imposing [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Review Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Review & Road Test Style and substance in the one package Model Tested: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback VRX; 2.4-litre, four cylinder, petrol; CVT; five door hatchback – $32,490 Options: Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System $2200; Metallic Paint $450 Styling, handling, CVT, bluetooth, stereo Fuel economy, some cheap plastics CarAdvice Rating: It's amazing what a set of wheels and tyres, plus a few bodykit additions can do [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Review & Road Test