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2011 Audi A7 spy photos February 4, 2010 at 9:51 PM After experiencing technical difficulties earlier this week, our spy photographers have continued hunting down the new Audi A7 to bring us these clearer, more revealing images of the German marque’s new four-door, four-seat coupe cold weather testing in Sweden. The new Audi A7 is a challenger to models such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Volkswagen Passat CC [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2011 Audi A7 spy photos Ferrari 458 Italia, Maserati GranCabrio debut at new Ferrari Maserati Sydney dealership February 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM When names like Ferrari and Maserati come together, you know you've got something special on your hands. On Wednesday night the $30 million Ferrari Maserati Sydney dealership was officially opened in Waterloo with two very special debut guest appearances – the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Maserati GranCabrio. More than 550 Australian Ferrari and Maserati owners at [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Ferrari 458 Italia, Maserati GranCabrio debut at new Ferrari Maserati Sydney dealership Bentley Mulsanne production preview – video February 4, 2010 at 7:49 PM Bentley have today released a video highlighting not only the new Mulsanne’s “compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance”, but showing the complex processes, advanced technology and traditional British metal working skills – as well as the painstaking attention to detail – that are involved in the production of their new masterpiece. The bare metal [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Bentley Mulsanne production preview – video 2010 Nissan 370Z Black Edition launched in Europe February 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM Not content with just one special edition to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Nissan 370Z Black Edition is the latest exclusive iteration to mark four decades of the famous Z badge. Just 370 of the coupe-only two-seaters will be launched in Europe from April and they will be most easily identifiable by their distinct metallic Scratch [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Nissan 370Z Black Edition launched in Europe Saab 9-5 current production comes to an end February 4, 2010 at 7:04 PM The Saab 9-5, which has been in production since 1997, has officially ended production today at the company’s Trollhattan plant. The final example of the 9-5, a SportCombi (wagon), is now destined to spend its life in the Saab museum in Trollhattan. Although Saab was still building wagon variants of the 9-5 until today, 9-5 sedan [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Saab 9-5 current production comes to an end Ford Focus RS replacement could feature hybrid power February 4, 2010 at 6:15 PM Following news last month that Ford will soon release its next-generation Focus, comes a report from UK publication Auto Express this morning that Ford engineers have reportedly turned their environmental attention to the next-generation RS high-performance version of the global car. According to the report, the new Ford Focus RS will be met with a green [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Ford Focus RS replacement could feature hybrid power Kia Ray Concept to be unveiled in Chicago – update February 4, 2010 at 5:59 PM Following news from last fortnight that Kia will preivew its forthcoming concept car, the Ray plug-in hybrid, at next month’s Chicago Motor Show, comes a second image this morning of Kia’s take on a four-door hybrid sedan. Although little more is known about Ray at this stage, it is believed the concept will feature a variation [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Kia Ray Concept to be unveiled in Chicago – update Nissan GT Academy winner off to Silverstone February 4, 2010 at 5:45 PM If your mother, girlfriend, wife (anyone who nags really) tells you that playing on the PlayStation won't get you anywhere in life, get them to read this. Daniel Holland is a 25-year-old student from Melbourne whose racing ability on the PS3 game Gran Turismo 5 has just earned him a trip to Silverstone, UK, to race [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Nissan GT Academy winner off to Silverstone Mercedes-Benz makes a positive start to 2010 February 4, 2010 at 5:41 PM Mercedes-Benz has made a very positive start to 2010 with January sales up almost 57 per cent over last year. The leading German luxury auto maker retailed 1,470 new cars, SUVs, vans and trucks in Australia, well and truly exceeding its January 2009 result. With a busy year of new-model releases ahead, local Mercedes-Benz sales are expected [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mercedes-Benz makes a positive start to 2010 Bathurst 12 Hour to be streamed live on the internet February 4, 2010 at 5:32 PM For the first time in its history, the Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour will be streamed live on the internet. Offering full screen video with all audio and commentary feeds, this initiative will ensure fans have access from anywhere in the world. As well as race coverage and commentary, the streaming service will also offer behind the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Bathurst 12 Hour to be streamed live on the internet Toyota Prius could face recall over braking issue February 4, 2010 at 5:01 PM Toyota could be facing another recall with reports that some customers have experienced inconsistent brake pedal feel when the vehicle is driven over potholes, bumps or slippery road surfaces. The issue, which affects current generation Prius vehicles, is under investigation by Toyota who are in the process of confirming the issue. Toyota Australia released a statement yesterday [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota Prius could face recall over braking issue Jaguar back at Le Mans February 4, 2010 at 11:33 AM The single most successful British marque in the 24 hour race’s history, Jaguar is back for Le Mans in June. With seven wins between 1951 and 1990, it’s a fitting announcement, given Jaguar is 75 years old this year. Entering a JaguarRSR XKR GT2 (as pictured above), Paul Gentilozzi, Principal Partner, JaguarRSR said he was delighted [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Jaguar back at Le Mans Tesla Roadster now available in right hand drive February 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM Residing in Australia, we always live in hope. Hope that the “next big thing” in cars will be made in right-hand-drive, so we don’t have to miss out. Already we’ve learned that Ferrari’s Enzo successor has had any RHD plans nixed by Fezza CEO Amadeo Felisa. However the only highway capable electric vehicle for sale [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Tesla Roadster now available in right hand drive