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2010 Renault Fluence confirmed for Australia Renault has today confirmed the Renault Fluence small sedan will arrive in Australia in the final quarter of 2010 in a push to increase the brand's price competitiveness. The Fluence is 4.26m long, 1.81m wide and 1.48m tall with a wheelbase of 2.7m (which makes it, for comparison's sake, 14cm shorter than a Honda City, but [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Renault Fluence confirmed for Australia Peugeot 408 launched French manufacturer Peugeot has taken the wraps of its anticipated 408 model in Beijing. Why Beijing and not Paris? Peugeot has done considerably well in China despite being there for only five years. Last year was huge for Peugeot in China, selling over 410,000 vehicles – a massive 44% increase compared with its 2008 performance. The company [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Peugeot 408 launched Nothing wrong with runaway 2002 Ford Explorer: Ford, police Ford Australia has found nothing wrong with the Ford Explorer that went on an uncontrolled high-speed dash along Melbourne's Eastern Freeway last December. The 22-year-old driver, Chase Weir, feared for his life when his 2002-model SUV reportedly became stuck on cruise control at 80km/h for more than 50km. Ford spokeswoman, Sinead McAlary, said Ford has been examining [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Nothing wrong with runaway 2002 Ford Explorer: Ford, police 2010 Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet in Australia late-2010 Updated 09/02/10 with comments from Renault Australia. Full details of the new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet have been released weeks out from its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show, with the sixth iteration of the Mégane family promising practicality, elegance and driving thrills. The CC's headline act is its two-part, folding glass roof which ensures a brightly [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet in Australia late-2010 Saab secures European Investment Bank loan Moves to save Saab have taken another step forward overnight with the European Commission approving a 400 million euro (AUD$633 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to help establish Saab Spyker Automobiles N.V. European Union competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes, said the loan to Saab will not cause "any undue distortions of competition" and complied with [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Saab secures European Investment Bank loan Peugeot starts 2010 with awards Peugeot has has a successful start to 2010 by winning two prestigious awards. Due for release in Australia this year is the Peugeot 3008 and RCZ, and have both been successful in receiving awards. The Peugeot RCZ coupe was named most Beautiful Car of 2009 at the International Automobile Festival and will arrive in Australia in the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Peugeot starts 2010 with awards Toyota Prius recall decision imminent, could include Sai, Lexus HS250h A global recall of the Toyota Prius over its inconsistent brake pedal feel issues could be announced as early as today as President, Akio Toyoda, aims to reach a solution and end speculation about the safety and reliability of his vehicles. A spokesman from Toyota Motor Europe said continued discussions between global markets would mean a [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota Prius recall decision imminent, could include Sai, Lexus HS250h 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S Geneva preview As the benchmark to which the infamous Nissan GT-R aspired, the new generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is by far the most hotly anticipated model to come out of Stuttgart this year. Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, the new model boasts a formidable high-performance six-cylinder 'boxer' engine boosted by twin [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S Geneva preview Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Review & Road Test Full Throttle in a couple of Lamborghini Gallado LP560-4’s from Sant'Agata Bolognese to the Italian Alps, and back. Model Tested: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: 5.2-litre, V10, petrol, six-speed, sequential e-gear system with shift paddles Looks, V10 engine and sound, speed and handling…everything I can't afford one CarAdvice Rating: Words by Anthony Crawford Photography by Jan Glovac It's by [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Review & Road Test Ford Focus RS WRC Edition Ford of Switzerland has unveiled a very special edition of the Focus RS hatch to commemorate 40 years of the Ford RS badge. Limited to just 50 units, the Ford Focus RS WRC Edition is a tribute to the legendary Ford Escort RS1600 which appeared in 1970. Boasting a unique WRC-inspired livery, the Focus RS WRC is [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Ford Focus RS WRC Edition Toyota Hybrid Camry Launched The highly anticipated Toyota Camry Hybrid, now known as the Toyota Hybrid Camry has been officially launched to the market today. The first ever hybrid car to be built in Australia has been warmly received by early test drives and rumours from those inside the industry, however its real test is with the Australian public and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota Hybrid Camry Launched